Cash will go on organic growth and acquisitions in 2025
Eighty-seven percent of CFOs are likely, or very likely, to spend on organic growth in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey involving 110 CFOs, conducted in November 2024, across various industries and regions also revealed that 61% indicated that...
Alarming levels of loneliness among SA’s adolescents
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) revealed that loneliness is highly prevalent among South African adolescents. The study found that more than 90% of participants experienced either moderate or severe levels of loneliness,...
UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools
IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...
Gen Z set to shake up the workplace
Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...
Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy
Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...
Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030
Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
Agentic AI set to democratise data access
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...
Massive surge for AI patents
The AI industry has grown tremendously over the past years. Since 2020, the entire market has practically doubled and hit a $184-billion value, while the number of people using AI tools tripled to nearly 315-million. The AI space has also seen a surge in patent...
The cost of a cyber breach goes way beyond money
The costs and fallout from a cyber security breach extend far beyond revenue losses, impacting jobs, mental wellbeing, trust and future business. This is according to cyber security experts within the Cyber Security Special Interest Group (SIGCyber) of the Institute...
Young gamers fall victim to cybercriminals
The number of unique users targeted by cybercriminals using popular children’s games as a lure surged by 30% in the first six months of 2024 compared to H2 2023, according to Kaspersky experts. Researchers analysed gaming risks for young players and discovered that...
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Salesforce announces sub-Saharan partner award winners
Salesforce has announced its annual sub-Saharan African Partner Award winners for FY22. The event was held in person for the first time since the pandemic began. The awards recognise outstanding performance by members of Salesforce's partner ecosystem in sub-Saharan...
MWR is back as F-Secure SA splits from F-Secure Group
Finnish cyber security company F-Secure has divested from the African market through a local management buy-out of the South African Consulting business. On 14 February 2022, the local management team acquired the majority stake in F-Secure South Africa and, to...
Digicall completes acquisition of majority stake in Africa Assist
South African business process outsourcing provider Digicall has acquired a majority stake in Africa and Worldwide Medical Assistance Services, better known as Africa Assist. The acquisition is effective as of 1 January 2022 and both firms have confirmed that all...
Rapid growth in chat commerce helps SA brands deliver on customer service
South African companies are inherently innovative and many local brands are keen to engage with new technologies to better serve their customers. Mobile communications and chat commerce specialist, Clickatell, looks at the rapid growth of chat commerce in South Africa...
Can you bounce back from a data loss event?
According to TechJury, 30 000 websites are hacked daily, and 65% of companies worldwide have experienced at least one form of cyberattack. By Lourens Sanders, solution architect at Infinidat In March 2021, globally there were 20-million breached records, and in 2020,...
Good data is the foundation of useful AI
Investment into Artificial Intelligence (AI) skyrocketed as the world scrambled to understand, predict and model Covid-19. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management However, the velocity and volume of investment failed to achieve any helpful outcomes, and in some...
Data engineering a key part in the data strategy implementation puzzle
The pandemic has required organisations to adjust business models, develop new products, and fast-track their technological capabilities virtually overnight. By Andreas Bartsch, head of innovation and services at PBT Group People became reliant on quality data to...
Employers of choice invest in employee mental health
Businesses have come a long way in appreciating the power of predictive analytics to pick up anomalies or trends that could become a threat to the organisation if not addressed in real-time. By Stephanie Barrett, senior human capital business partner: human capital at...
On-demand access to earned pay gains traction
On-demand access to earned pay - a service that allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, has gained significant momentum amongst South African employers in the last few years. It is now being recognised as a critical solution to help...
MediaTek unveils Dimensity 700 and Dimensity 1200 chips for African consumers
Fabless semiconductor company MediaTek has launched the Dimensity 700 and Dimensity 1200 chips with AI, camera and multimedia features. The launch will give device makers across Africa a full suite of options for 5G smartphone models - from premium to mainstream...
SAP HCM Consultant (EU-Paid) at Parvana Recruitment
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 at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
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...
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Seeking a skilled Systems Developer for the Cape Town (Bellville) team to support business efficiency through system solutions. Key Requirements 5+ years in full lifecycle software developmentStrong experience in C#, .Net (incl. .Net Core), WebAPI/REST, and MS...
IT Desktop Support at Milkor – Western Cape Cape Town
IntroductionJoin Our Team: Be the Hero Behind the Helpdesk!Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd, Is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions on the land, sea, air and cyber domains. Our team is comprised of highly skilled...
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