Southern Africa’s critical minerals a global imperative for energy transition
A new report by the World Economic Forum highlights the urgent need to unlock investment in southern Africa’s critical minerals to meet surging global demand for clean energy and low-carbon technologies. It identifies key financing gaps facing the region and showcases...
Pump my Android … safely
With a goal to curb malware and financial scams, Google has announced a new policy requiring developer verification for all Android app installations on certified devices - those with preloaded Google Mobile Services (like Samsung, Pixel, and others) - starting in...
2024 vehicle sales decline, despite late-year recovery
December vehicle sales in South Africa rose for the third consecutive month, increasing by 2,5% compared to December 2023. This growth was primarily driven by an 8,2% rise in passenger car sales, with the rental industry continuing to play a significant role in the...
December sees manufacturing decline, but optimism for the future
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI declined by 1.9 points to 46.2 in December, remaining in contractionary territory. This places the 2024 Q4 average PMI at 49 points, only slightly below 2024 Q3 (49.8 points) but above Q1 (47.8) and Q2 (48.1). While the manufacturing...
Upskilling will be needed to fill 78m new job opportunities
Job disruption will equate to 22% of jobs by 2030, with 170-million new roles set to be created and 92-million displaced, resulting in a net increase of 78-million jobs, according to the Future of Jobs Report 2025 published by the World Economic Forum. Technological...
Meta cans third-party fact checking
Meta plans to end its third-party fact-checking programme, replacing it with Community Notes by contributing platform users. This is the word from Joel Kaplan, chief global affairs officer at Meta, who says the systems to manage or gatekeep content have become...
Blockchain set for meteoric growth
Few industries can match the explosive growth of the tech market. From artificial intelligence and semiconductors to robotics, cloud computing, and IoT, these sectors are all poised for impressive expansion in the coming years. However, none can rival blockchain, the...
Global co-operation at a crossroads amid rising geopolitical uncertainty
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer offers a critical assessment of the state of global cooperation, showing a world grappling with heightened competition and conflict, while also identifying various areas where leaders can drive progress through...
Study confirms four giraffe species
The giraffe is one of the world’s most iconic and unique mammals and has captured the human imagination through the ages. Surprisingly, only a few years ago, scientists discovered four distinct species of giraffe - based on their genetics - and not, as previously...
Sports apps set to hit 3bn downloads, $4bn in revenue
Over the last five years, sports apps like ESPN, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, and Yahoo Fantasy Football have gained millions of new users as more fans turn to their phones for live sports updates and fun features. Sports betting and mobile games have made them even more...
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Reduce your chances of getting scammed
In today's connected world, nearly everyone has a story where they have been targeted by a scam and either that person or someone they know have lost money to scams. By Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4 Just recently in the run up to Easter,...
The changing and challenging nature of cyber risk
With so many companies in South Africa making permanent changes to working patterns, the need for strong cyber security and risk mitigation policies is becoming increasingly important. Right now, the corporate world is still adjusting - and as it does, it opens up...
MSP evolution needed to address increased cloud adoption, remote working
With businesses having to tackle a multitude of changes, including a growing preference for the cloud, a trend toward remote working, and the increased requirement to provide these employees with reliable and secure access, and managed service providers (MSPs) will...
Altron delivers solid results
Altron has announced its financial results for the year to February 2022, during which both revenue and operating income gained. Revenue grew 5.7% to R7.9 billion while operating income grew in the double digits at 34,2% to R498-million compared to the previous year,...
Why the healthcare industry should strengthen its cybersecurity
The Covid-19 pandemic fast-tracked digital transformation in South African healthcare systems, but this overnight evolution may have left infrastructures and patients more vulnerable to cyber criminals. Social distancing and the resulting rush to offer digital...
Integrating digital is critical for the future of recruitment
Recruitment has evolved over the years into niche spaces focusing on specific skills and industries. By Natasha Addison, GM: sales at Qunu Staffing However, while this narrowed focus is something that has changed from the broader approach of the past, what has always...
Tips to boost employee productivity
Companies are facing a significant rise in absenteeism and presenteeism, as employees buckle under the pressure of a difficult economic environment and growing financial strain, says Arnoux Maré, MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions. As a human capital and facilities...
How can NPOs guard against cybersecurity attacks?
As our dependence on digital goes up, for everything from banking to buying groceries, so does our vulnerability to cybercrime. Individuals and businesses are increasingly at risk from cyberattack, whether from ransomware, identity theft or other online scams....
Welcome to the era of hyperconvergence
The traditional view of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) sees it combining storage, computing, and networking into a single system. But in today's connected world, this definition must extend to now include integrating everything on a software layer. By Ralph...
Nokia moves HR functions to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM
Nokia has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) to consolidate and replace its human resources systems in the cloud as part of its global digitalisation program. Nokia will use a worldwide deployment of Oracle Cloud HCM to manage all HR...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Senior Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI and LLMs (Large Language models to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer.Please note this role is based in Cape...
SAP CRM Technical Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a SAP CRM Technical Consultant, based in Midrand (Hybrid), with experience in C4C and S/4HANA. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SAP CRMC4CSAP EEC or S/4HANAWeb UISAP FioriShould you meet the requirements...
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Purpose of the role To ensure performance, integrity and security of the Funds database, involvement in the design, development and integrity of the database, as well as in data mining and day to day operation and maintenance of the database Install, upgrade, and...
SQL Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a capable and detail-oriented SQL Developer / Data Engineer to design, build, maintain, and support high-quality data pipelines that empower insight-driven decision-making and efficient campaign execution. You will play a key role in ensuring the...
Software Developer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a highly successful SAAS development company focused on delivering innovative, bespoke solutions across a wide range of industries including logistics, supply chain and manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
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