AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Oracle and AMD expand AI partnership

In Q3 of next year, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) will be a launch partner for the first publicly available AI supercluster powered by 50 000 AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs. Demand for large-scale AI capacity is accelerating as next-generation AI models outgrow...

CFOs trim overhead, retain revenue growth ambitions

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are entering the 2026 budget cycle with a clear mandate to balance growth ambitions with disciplined cost management amid economic uncertainty, according to a survey by Gartner. According to Gartner’s 2026 Budget Assumptions survey of...

Jury is out on how banks benefit from GenAI

Despite the growing adoption of GenAI technology in the banking industry, banks and financial institutions are split when it comes to outcome-based strategies. According to NTT Data’s “Intelligent banking in the Age of AI” research report, only half of banks (50%) see...

Mobile tech, DX could boost global GDP by $11trn

The global economy is seeing a dramatic shift, with advanced connectivity and mobile technologies set to contribute $11-trillion to global GDP by 2030 – representing 8,4% of the total. According to a new study launched by GSMA Intelligence ahead of MWC Barlelona, this...

Public cloud to hit $1trn by 2026

The public cloud industry has experienced explosive growth over the years, as billions worldwide rely on cloud storage to manage and safeguard their data. Since 2020, the sector has nearly tripled and is set to reach a remarkable $934-billion value in 2025, 20% more...

When IT cost optimisation fuels innovation, ROI improves

There is a significant opportunity for companies of all sizes - but in particular for those with revenue between $500-million and $5-billion - to optimise their IT costs and surge ahead in innovation. SoftwareOne Holding’s “Driving Business Outcomes through...

As security staff take on more, retention challenges grow

As cybersecurity teams take on broader responsibilities, infosec professionals are working across multiple security domains. This is according to the 2025 Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report released by IANS Research and Artico Search, which takes a...

Microsoft’s new chip rewrites quantum computing playbook

Microsoft may have changed the quantum computing game, with the development of a new material that enables scalability on a new scale. Majorana 1, introduced yesterday, is the world’s first quantum chip powered by a new Topological Core architecture that Microsoft...

900m phishing attempts as cyber threats take off

Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893-million phishing attempts in 2024 – a 26% increase from 2023, when the total stood at nearly 710-million. The surge in attempts (shown in the graph below) between May-July is traditionally tied to the international...

Companies in all sectors want agentic AI workers

Agentic AI is a significant advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) that transcends traditional content generation capabilities. It involves AI systems that can operate autonomously, making decisions and taking actions on behalf of users without requiring...

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Franc announces B2B offering

Local investment app Franc has announced its B2B offering Franc Business. The announcement follows Franc's recent seed extension raise of R8-million, which included investment from pan-Africa focused venture capital firm 4DX Ventures. The capital injection will in...

Nexio CEO resigns

Digital system aggregator and solution provider, Nexio, a subsidiary of the Vodacom Group, has announced the resignation of its CEO Mickey Mashale. Mashale joined Nexio from Vodacom in August 2020 having previously held the position of Chief Sales Officer at Vodacom...

Tech innovation can add value with tailored insurance solutions

Maintaining customer loyalty and business profitability are ongoing challenges for insurers. Many have turned to developing more affordable products. By Yunus Scheepers, chief technology officer at SilverBridge Holdings If anything, this has highlighted the...

Crossfin takes stake in VantagePay

Payments and technology company Vantage Africa, trading as VantagePay, has announced that Crossfin Holdings has acquired a meaningful stake for an undisclosed sum. Barry Lobel, VantagePay's CEO and co-founder, comments: "VantagePay has developed a leading cloud-based...

Cyber risks facing the retirement industry

Contending with the intensity and frequency of cyber threats to business operations is a 24/7/365 challenge. While the banking sector has intensified its cyber defences, threat actors have set their sights on the retirement industry. Not only is the financial quantum...

Data compliance is critical no matter where you operate your business

The regulatory environment is a complex one that impacts on all facets of a business. By Mthobisi Memela, senior consultant at TechSoft International And if dealing with the continually evolving South African compliance landscape is not challenging enough, companies...

Ricoh SA moves to new premises

Ricoh South Africa is moving to a new combined office and warehouse in Equites Park in Meadowview Business Estate. "The move supports our transformation and sustainability goals," says Jacques van Wyk, CEO of Ricoh South Africa. "The new building is in the centre of...

Avo by Nedbank partners with Apple

Having grown to over 1,5-million customers, Avo by Nedbank has been appointed as an Apple Authorised Reseller. Apple products are now available on the platform to both South African consumers and businesses, unlocking access to affordable and convenient finance...

MFS Africa acquires US-based prepaid card processor

MFS Africa, Africa's largest digital payments network, has reached an agreement to buy Global Technology Partners (GTP). Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, GTP is the number one processor for prepaid cards in Africa, with over 80 banks - including UBA, Ecobank, BIA, Stanbic,...

Lenovo signs up Siya Kolisi to help drive digital change

Lenovo has announced its partnership with Siya Kolisi, who aligns with the brand's purpose of innovation and community development in Africa. Together, the partners will drive a concise purpose, providing smarter tools to empower young South Africans. "Our partnership...

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...

Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

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...

Project Manager (Multi-Disciplinary)

We're actively seeking a technically grounded Project Manager with 5–7 years of experience delivering multi-disciplinary engineering projects in the mining or mineral processing sector.This is a key opportunity to join a high-performance EPCM team executing turnkey...

Full Stack Java Developer – 0816

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Full Stack Java DeveloperHybrid Role: Menlyn/Midrand/Roslyn/Home OfficeProduct / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Retailer HUB / HST / Portale is an integral part of the Dealer Domain, AG's...

Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client, a leader in the Financial Services space is lookinf for a Test AnalystThis role requires someone who will be able to analyse requirements from business, create testing stories and all related artefacts (RTM, Test summary report, Defect summary report),...

Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...

Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

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