Malnutrition and pneumonia are major contributors to infant mortality
A University of Cape Town (UCT) study has found that malnutrition and pneumonia are major contributors to under-five mortality, with evidence suggesting the gut microbiome plays an important role in developing these conditions. In his PhD thesis in Paediatrics and...
Closing the care gap with satellite connectivity
Looking to overcome the connectivity challenges of remote mining regions, Platinum Health Medical Scheme has implemented low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity at its critical healthcare facilities to improve access to medical care for employees and families in...
Gaming PCs surge ahead, hitting $62bn in 2025
While global PC sales have struggled over the past two years, weighed down by post-pandemic slowdowns, inflation, component shortages, and market saturation, the gaming PC sector saw stable growth. In 2024, gamers worldwide spent over $59-billion on gaming desktop PCs...
What business travellers’ requests reveal about travel’s future
The business travel industry is growing, with 52% of companies planning to increase travel budgets in 2025, according to GBTA research. But it’s not just the number of trips increasing - it’s the expectations that come with them. Travellers want their work trips to...
Cyber Week sees rise in interactive communications
Infobip has reported record-breaking communications interactions during Cyber Week, underscoring the rising importance of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and conversational experiences. The platform recorded 11,6-billion communications interactions between Friday,...
Moderate Q3 decline for Ethernet switches
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $10.8 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), a 7,9% year-over-year (YoY) decline. Despite the annual drop, the market grew 6,6% from the second to the third quarters of 2024. The total worldwide enterprise...
These are the trends impacting infrastructure and operations
Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have a significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) for 2025 . “These trends give the opportunity for I&O leaders to identify future skills requirements and seek insights to help meet implementation...
Opportunities and challenges for quantum comms
Quantum communication has seen some big announcements in 2024, with smartphone markets and data centres turning to the technology for secure and robust data security that can be trusted. IDTechEx’s report, “Quantum Communication Market 2024-2034: Technology, Trends,...
Alice & Bob aim for 100 logical qubits by 2030
Alice & Bob has launched a white paper outlining a clear path to achieving useful quantum computing through its cat qubit technology, which promises to deliver high-fidelity logical qubits while using significantly fewer hardware and energy resources compared to...
xAI raises $6bn in funding
Elon Musk’s xAI has closed its Series C funding round of $6-billion with participation from key investors including A16Z, Blackrock, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Kingdom Holdings, Lightspeed, MGX, Morgan Stanley OIA, QIA, Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity...
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These are some common solar misconceptions
With Eskom warning that its system is likely to remain constrained for the near future and applying for hefty price hikes with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, many South African companies and households are looking to become more independent from the...
Gender equality and the future of work
Gender equality in the workplace has made strides in recent years, but there is still a long way to go before we achieve full equality and inclusion and we must continue to discuss it. According to the World Bank's Women, Business, and the Law 2022 Report, 95...
The pandemic undid global strides made towards gender equality
Over the past decades, the movement to dismantle organised bias against women in workplaces, politics, academia, fast tracking of economic opportunities and access to healthcare has been gaining ground. By Joanna Baidu, youth lead at PMI While society remains unequal,...
Acumen Software acquires 25% of Kinektek
Acumen Software, the asset and resource management firm that created the My Smart City platform, has acquired 25% of the commerce platform provider, Kinektek. Acumen Software plans to integrate Kinektek into My Smart City as it accelerates the rollout of the service...
Absa expands digital partnership ecosystem
Absa Group has signed agreements with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) in Ghana, the Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) and Grindstone in South Africa to support and collaborate in initiatives that are aimed at growing emerging...
Gender should not matter – but unfortunately it does
The conversation about gender equality has been pushed to the forefront in recent years, sparking positive changes across multiple industries and igniting greater awareness about gender bias. But despite these improvements, huge gaps remain. By Natasha Reuben, head of...
The critical need for diversity in data analytics
March 8 marks International Women's Day which celebrates the social, economic cultural and political achievements of women and also calls for accelerating women's equality. With this year's theme being Break the Bias, Louise Lunn, FICO vice-president of global...
Break the bias and create a diverse cybersecurity workforce
This year, on International Women's Day, governments, organisations and individuals worldwide are being asked to help envision and create a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A...
Walking the talk on gender equality, diversity, empowerment
While diversity is a proven component of robust leadership and strategic commercial growth, much more can be done to ensure equality and innovation in the industry in the face of rapid, complex and ongoing change. By Adri Führi, group chief financial officer at e4 The...
Townships Project contributes to the socio-economic development of SA
The Townships Project aims to empower small business entrepreneurs based in townships across South Africa by providing them with the necessary skills to sustain and grow their businesses as they continue to be the key contributors to the socio-economic development in...
Data Architect 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...
Automation Tester at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our 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, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior Systems Engineer
Our client is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer, hybrid-based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Microsoft 365 AdministrationWindows/Linux Server AdministrationScripting (Powershell, Bash)Azure/Entra ID...
SAP EWM Consultant – 2001 – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a pro at SAP EWM and know your way around S/4HANA like a second language? We're looking for someone who can configure, troubleshoot, test, and document all things EWM with confidence.? Must-Have Skills:SAP EWM Module Configuration & Process DesignEWM Issue...
Junior to Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is an acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management. They...
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...
Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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 Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Data Architect 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...
Automation Tester at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our 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, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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