Millennium Technology Prize open for nominations
The world's leading innovation award Millennium Technology Prize will be awarded again in May 2027 with the eligibility criteria of the prize being expanded to additional future-oriented innovations aimed at improving the well-being of humankind and the planet, and to...
Vodacom reports revenue up 10,9%
Vodacom has reported an increase in revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025, delivering ahead of it medium-term target of double-digit EBITDA growth. Revenue for the period was R8,6-billion up 10,9%. Financial services revenue increased 20,3% to R8-billion...
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A recent survey by Kaspersky shows that 21,3% of employees and business owners using computers in South Africa faced a situation when colleagues (12,8%), friends or relatives (8,5%) made jokes with their unlocked computer. These jokes include sending funny messages or...
Does the current geopolitical turmoil mean China is back?
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Musk sells X to xAI
Elon Musk has sold X, his social media platform, to xAI, his artificial intelligence start-up. The all-stock deal valued xAI at $80-billion and X at $33-billion, according to Musk. He paid $44-billion for X in 2022; while a December 2024 valuation of xAI put it at...
These are the top commercial threats facing sales leaders
As the global marketplace evolves at an unprecedented pace, Gartner, Inc. has identified the top seven commercial threats facing chief sales officers (CSOs) in 2025. The numerous challenges facing CSOs could significantly impact their strategic priorities and...
AI features big in African businesses’ plans
New research reveals widespread artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions across Africa’s business landscape. A survey of 750 CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs across South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria demonstrates that 85% of companies have already invested or planning...
Pat Gelsinger takes on new challenges
Pat Gelsinger, previously CEO of Intel and VMware, has signed up for a number of new ventures. He is joining venture capital firm Playground Global as general partner, and is also serving Christian technology platform Gloo as executive chair and head of technology. At...
Satellite-to-phone voice call trialled in Vryburg
As part of our work to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the benefits of a modern connected life, MTN South Africa and low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite provider Lynk Global yesterday (27 March 2025) carried out a successful technical trial of what it believes to be...
Unlock the value of connected factory workers
Human-centric strategies will be critical in achieving the full value realisation from connected factory worker initiatives, according to Gartner. By assessing these initiatives at three levels of value, manufacturing strategy leaders can develop a framework to...
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#SafeSigns chatbot helps women lower exposure to intimate partner violence
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ESG Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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