Modular infrastructure enables rapid data centre scaling
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - The data centre that you knew in the past is outdated – the AI factory is what will drive innovation going forward. Karsten Winther, president: Europe, Middle East and Africa at Vertiv, explains that the data centre of the...
Countries urged to plan for sovereign AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Nations that want to succeed in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) must ensure they have the infrastructure in-country to support AI sovereignty. Carlo Ruiz, vice-president: AI solutions and operations EMEA at Nvidia,...
PMI shows tentative signs of recovery
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI increased by 4 points to 48.7 in March – the highest level since October 2024. However, weak readings in January and February have resulted in a first-quarter average of just 46.2 points, down from 49 points in Q4 2024. Key highlights...
Mxit makes a comeback
Mxit, the South African platform that was once the world’s largest mobile social network, is officially back. Launched in the pre-smartphone era, Mxit became a cultural touchstone for millions of South Africans, offering a way to chat, flirt and form connections in...
Rising global demand puts African rare earths in the spotlight
The global demand for rare earth elements is projected to increase four-fold by 2030, driven by the energy transition and increasing investments in industrialisation. African nations rich in rare earth minerals are accelerating exploration and production efforts to...
SMEs optimistic about 2025 economic climate
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) entered 2025 with an encouraging sense of optimism. This is according to the latest SME confidence Index, conducted by Business Partners Limited, which reveals that over 58% of respondents felt optimistic about the...
Uptick in mobile banking malware
In 2024, as digital financial transactions continued to expand worldwide, cybercriminals shifted their focus toward mobile devices and crypto assets. According to Kaspersky’s new Financial Cyberthreats report, the number of users encountering mobile banking Trojans...
Drivers and trends for transport electrification
Regulations for decarbonisation are one of the main drivers of vehicle electrification worldwide. IDTechEx's master electric vehicles report, "Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea, and Air 2025-2045", focuses on the eleven main transportation sectors including passenger cars,...
Cassava, Microsoft collaborate on community engagement
Pan-African technology company Cassava Technologies, in a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, has launched a community engagement initiative focused on South Africa. Through this initiative, the two organisations will establish training hubs for youth in the local...
Treasury must address the digital asset elephant in the room
When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented his delayed budget speech on 12 March amid the furore over a proposed VAT hike, blockchain-based digital assets were the elephant in the room. By Wiehann Olivier, a partner and fintech and digital assets lead for Forvis...
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Get back to security basics
Cybersecurity is everyone's problem. It is the problem of the beleaguered chief information security officer (CISO), of the CEO and the manager; and of every employee at every level of the organisation from the person serving the tea to the person leading the team....
Avoiding FATF suspension depends on data
South Africa is the only permanent African member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global anti-money laundering watchdog. This is why it came as a shock to hear that the country is close to being grey-listed following concerns raised by the global body....
How to proactively uproot alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace
A sober workforce is both a legislative and an operational requirement. By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe Employers have a duty to ensure a safe working environment, which includes a duty to prevent intoxicated persons from entering the workplace. This is especially...
Busting 5 myths about a career in IT
Many people still have misconceptions about what it means to be an IT pro. Geshan Naicker, IT manager at Itec, busts five of the most common myths about a career in IT. Myth 1 - You need a degree While there is nothing wrong with getting a university degree in...
Agile retailers turn crisis into opportunity
With no sign of the present economic storm subsiding, small and medium-sized retailers need to identify ways to turn today's multiple crises into opportunities for growth. Evolving consumer tastes, new market pain points and emerging technologies all offer compelling...
Train, train and train again …
Cybersecurity training is absolutely critical to ensuring that your business remains secure and that unexpected doors aren't left open for hackers to gain access. A Stanford University study entitled 'The Psychology of Human Error' found that 88% of all data breaches...
Net Zero targets in property key to resolving the energy crisis
Ongoing loadshedding is affecting the commercial and industrial property markets in South Africa, and how businesses can mitigate this impact by joining the race to achieve net zero. The Covid-19 pandemic hit international property markets hard, and South Africa was...
The potential of smart contracts in SA insurance
The global smart contracts market is expected to top the $8,3-million mark by 2030, growing annually by 21,4% from this year. By Yunus Scheepers, chief technology officer at SilverBridge Holdings The blockchain and smart contracts allow insurers to automate the...
Industry ecosystems accelerate the future of digital transformation
As South African business owners know, harnessing the potential of different ecosystems is essential to enabling flexibility and scalability in an organisation. By Morne de Villiers: integration architect and project manager at TechSoft International Enabling this is...
Digital summit concludes that the future is fibre
Good fibre is a cornerstone of the digital economy and governments, the private sector and industry bodies all have a role to play in ensuring that citizens have access to connectivity that has the potential to change lives. That was the overriding sentiment at a...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
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Full Stack Developer (Javascript, Vue.js & PHP) (On-site Somerset West)
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We're looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with Tech Lead capabilities to join our forward-thinking team on a 12-month hybrid contract based in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This is a standout opportunity to lead the design and delivery of scalable,...
Technical Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
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Report Developer (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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