Business AI leapfrogs global counterparts with its Marketplace
South Africa is renowned for its ability to leapfrog its global counterparts when it comes to technology – fintech, agritech, and mobility are just some examples – and now new Mustek subsidiary, Business AI, is aiming to do the same with enterprise AI. In...
How much is your stolen card worth on the dark web?
According to recent research from NordVPN, prices for stolen payment cards on dark-web marketplaces have risen in most countries. While the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...
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...
AI permeates team collaboration, communications platforms
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to play an oversized role on collaboration and communications platforms, according to GlobalData. Gregg Willsky, principal analyst: enterprise technology and services at GlobalData, comments: “The Covid-19 pandemic drove the...
Chrome zero-day exploit used in active attacks
Kaspersky has identified and helped patch a sophisticated zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome that allowed attackers to bypass the browser’s sandbox protection system. The exploit, discovered by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT), required no...
AI could be used to secretly juggle multiple jobs
By 2028, 10% of sales associates will save enough time with AI to seek “overemployment”, covertly working multiple jobs, according to Gartner. The implementation and use of AI in sales will result in more sellers looking to engage in additional work outside their...
Decentralised networks come to the fore
Leading global enterprises face mounting risks as cyber threats escalate, prompting an urgent shift towards decentralised physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) to safeguard critical infrastructure, according to new findings from Naoris Protocol. A global survey of...
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Huawei SA recognised for public sector innovation
Huawei South Africa has won the Digital Innovator Award at The State IT Agency's (SITA) Digital Public Service Awards ceremony, which took place this week in Durban. The event was attended by Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Deputy Minister Philly Mapulane of South...
Sage picks 4Sight for Microsoft Azure migration
Sage has appointed 4Sight Holdings as official Strategic Hosting Provider under their Sage Partner Cloud program, both for South Africa and MEA to assist customers across Africa with their migration to the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. 4Sight received the...
Identity proofing allows easy virtual ID checks, but exercise caution
The Covid pandemic saw virtual identity checks become the norm. But not all identity proofing methods are created equal - some of the mainstream options fall far short of best practice guidelines. By choosing the right methodology and technology, CIOs and security and...
Predictive modelling for business optimisation adds value in uncertain times
Predictive modelling is a critical component for any business looking to optimise their operations. As the name suggests, it entails forecasting outcomes for a business based on different permutations. "Having access to highly predictive models for driving...
The mobile malware landscape in 2022
Cyberattacks are increasing in number all the time, writes Pankaj Bhula, EMEA regional director: Africa at Check Point. Indeed, our 2022 Mid-Year Report revealed a 42% global year-on-year increase in attacks and according to the World Economic Forum's 2022 Global Risk...
Digital and tech skills needs to be included at all levels of education
Education is, without a doubt, a fundamental human right. And today, digitalisation enables us to improve education and provide equal access to all. But where do we even begin? In a world where everything is online and any business that isn't online is losing money,...
Foster business resiliency success for the next normal
Organisations must modernise cybersecurity and skills development to meet the demands of a dynamic environment, writes Bradley Pulford, vice-president and MD of HP Inc Africa As the saying goes, 'Change before you have to.' While we eagerly await more stability...
State’s developmental role puts procurement at centre of economy
Following years of economic hardship caused largely by the pandemic and exacerbated by the ripple effects of a constrained global supply chain, the South African government's role in driving economic growth and job creation has been put back into the spotlight. By...
How cloud payroll could change your business
Can changing your payroll system change your business? This is a big claim. Payroll was traditionally a business process with clear timelines. Today, it still has to happen as regularly as clockwork and requires considerable administration and diligence. But it was...
Home Affairs introduces temporary measures for visa and waiver applications
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has introduced further temporary measures in respect of a backlog towards processing outcomes on visa and waiver applications. By Nivaani Moodley, partner; and Bianca Rutherfoord-Jones, immigration specialist from Webber Wentzel On...
Senior D365 CE Developer
As a Senior Consultant, you play a lead role in the functional or technical delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 projects. You will work across implementations, pre-sales, and support engagements to design, configure, or develop robust and scalable solutions. You may...
Intermediate DevOps Engineer (Production) – Gauteng Moreleta Park
Step away from the ordinary and dive into the thrilling world of satellite data processing and Earth observation technologies!Are you based in Silver Lakes or the surrounding areas? A quick 15-minute drive east could lead you to this exciting and challenging...
Software Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using their...
SAP Basis Consultant at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...
Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client provides cutting edge, cloud-based solutions to major banks, retailers, insurers and telcos, allowing them to process payments with ease. You will work with industry-leading experts and be involved in solving everyday payment problems that...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Client Details:Our client has grown steadily since the 1990's without ever retrenching anyone. They hire for attitude and train for skill. Most staff have been there for over 10 years. Flexi-time, generous bonuses and the opportunity to learn and continuously evolve...
Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Python/TypeScript/AWS) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A highly experienced Senior Full Stack Software Engineer is sought by a cutting-edge FinTech company providing a seamless payment service to join its Commerce team. The team manages the end user experience for a customer to make a payment with the...
Senior D365 CE Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein
As a Senior Consultant, you play a lead role in the functional or technical delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 projects. You will work across implementations, pre-sales, and support engagements to design, configure, or develop robust and scalable solutions. You may...
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