What’s needed to develop AI in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports – While thought leaders explore how to build a digital economy built on broadband and artificial intelligence (AI), we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that millions of people are still unconnected. This is according to Juanita Clark, CEO of...
The broadband imperative for Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is standing at a critical crossroads as broadband and artificial intelligence (AI) offer an opportunity for economic growth, while presenting significant challenges in recognising this potential. This is the word from Dr Sunil Piyarlall,...
Young scientists fly the SA flag in Tunisia
South African young scientists have been awarded after successfully showcasing their innovative research projects in the environmental science and computer science categories at this year's International Festival of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tunisia...
Young scientists head to the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has the pleasure of announcing the selection of seven exceptional young scientists from South Africa who have been by the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings to participate in the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate...
Google debuts Gemini 2.5
Google has launched Gemini 2.5, designed to tackle increasingly complex problems. The first 2.5 model, Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, showcases strong reasoning and code capabilities, writes Koray Kavukcuoglu, chief technology officer of Google DeepMind. Gemini 2.5...
SA’s consumer appetite for new cars continues unabated
South African consumers demonstrated a strong appetite for new passenger vehicles in March, according to figures released today by naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Passenger car sales totalled 33 447 units, reflecting a remarkable 25,3% increase compared to...
Lip-Bu Tan outlines a new vision for Intel
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, speaking to a broad tech ecosystem on Monday at Intel Vision 2025, shared insight into his approach to restore the company’s technology and manufacturing leadership. Pulling from his previous leadership roles and deep-seated industry experience,...
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...
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In a nation beset by unemployment, it is vital to provide new work opportunities. Our collective future will remain unknown unless we work together to address the problem. And the significance of entrepreneurship to South Africa's economic success cannot be...
AI, ML, digital assistants transform how SMBs address cyberattacks
The cyber threat landscape for businesses of all sizes is terrifying. According to the World Economic Forum, risks are increasing exponentially, while the rate of detection and prosecution is frighteningly low at a rate of below 1%. Organisations, especially small...
PMI Africa conference calls for collaboration, inclusion, diversity
Experts and stakeholders in the project management ecosystem have said that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration are some of Africa's leading catalysts for economic growth. This was the highlight of the first day of the 2022 Project Management Institute (PMI)...
Cisco tackles video-meeting fatigue
A recent study focused on executives and knowledge professionals commissioned by Cisco and conducted by Dimensional Research showed that more than half (56%) of employees spend most of their time in meetings when working remotely with 33% saying that it takes up half...
The significance of obtaining an EPC for a place of instruction
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Are e-hailing drivers tested before getting behind the wheel?
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Putting sustainability at the core of healthcare in Africa
The healthcare buildings we are designing and building today are very different from the hospitals, clinics and general practitioner (GP) surgeries we had become accustomed to for such services in Africa. Technological innovation, changing population demographics,...
Realise the potential of data for your business
It has become an accepted fact that data is the single most important resource organisations have, with the potential to transform companies, unleash organic growth, and even improve the human condition. And, as consumers begin to voice their expectations for...
Data management key for competitive advantage in supply chain and logistics
In logistics and the supply chain, time is money, and the market is highly competitive. If one supplier cannot deliver, customers will simply take their business elsewhere. By Nick Wonfor, head of sales for Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMPSA) There has...
Zero day: the wide-open door
Zero-day exploits are becoming more common and more vicious and this is why you should be worried. A zero-day exploit is a cyber-attack that does precisely what the name suggests - it exploits a previously unknown vulnerability to gain access to a system, platform,...
Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
Junior Data Scientist (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
FI/CO ABAP Developer (Pharmaceutical Industry) at Parvana Recruitment
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Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...
Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)
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Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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