AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets
AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...
Human error fuels breaches as cybersecurity training lags
A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 46% of professionals surveyed in South Africa received training on digital threats. This...
Musk sells X to xAI
Elon Musk has sold X, his social media platform, to xAI, his artificial intelligence start-up. The all-stock deal valued xAI at $80-billion and X at $33-billion, according to Musk. He paid $44-billion for X in 2022; while a December 2024 valuation of xAI put it at...
These are the top commercial threats facing sales leaders
As the global marketplace evolves at an unprecedented pace, Gartner, Inc. has identified the top seven commercial threats facing chief sales officers (CSOs) in 2025. The numerous challenges facing CSOs could significantly impact their strategic priorities and...
AI features big in African businesses’ plans
New research reveals widespread artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions across Africa’s business landscape. A survey of 750 CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs across South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria demonstrates that 85% of companies have already invested or planning...
Pat Gelsinger takes on new challenges
Pat Gelsinger, previously CEO of Intel and VMware, has signed up for a number of new ventures. He is joining venture capital firm Playground Global as general partner, and is also serving Christian technology platform Gloo as executive chair and head of technology. At...
Satellite-to-phone voice call trialled in Vryburg
As part of our work to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the benefits of a modern connected life, MTN South Africa and low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite provider Lynk Global yesterday (27 March 2025) carried out a successful technical trial of what it believes to be...
Unlock the value of connected factory workers
Human-centric strategies will be critical in achieving the full value realisation from connected factory worker initiatives, according to Gartner. By assessing these initiatives at three levels of value, manufacturing strategy leaders can develop a framework to...
AI permeates team collaboration, communications platforms
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to play an oversized role on collaboration and communications platforms, according to GlobalData. Gregg Willsky, principal analyst: enterprise technology and services at GlobalData, comments: “The Covid-19 pandemic drove the...
Chrome zero-day exploit used in active attacks
Kaspersky has identified and helped patch a sophisticated zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome that allowed attackers to bypass the browser’s sandbox protection system. The exploit, discovered by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT), required no...
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Talk360 raises $4 million seed round
International calling app Talk360, which enables people around the world to make reliable and affordable calls to any landline or mobile phone worldwide, has secured $4-million (R64-million) in funding as it prepares to launch a new pan-African payment platform in...
Boxer signs up with Relex Solutions
Boxer has selected Relex Solutions, provider of unified retail planning solutions, to implement forecasting and replenishment for its stores and distribution centres. As one of South Africa's fastest-growing discounters, Boxer will leverage the Relex solution in more...
Oracle purchase of Cerner approved
Oracle has announced that all required antitrust approvals have been obtained for its proposed acquisition of Cerner, including European Commission clearance. Cerner is a leading provider of digital information systems used within hospitals and health systems to...
Global chip shortage not impacting Redvine
Redvine Networks, a fully-managed SASE and cloud service provider, says it remains unaffected by the current global chip shortage which Intel expects to last through 2024, and continues to deliver solutions to its customers across Africa at turnaround times comparable...
Obsidian partners with Stratus to strengthen edge computing offering
Obsidian Systems is partnering with Stratus Technologies to deliver the Stratus ztC ruggedised design edge platform, combining built-in virtualisation and fault tolerance, to the African market. Designed for both operational technology (OT) and IT, ztC Edge is easy to...
What happens to your credit record after a debt review?
The Reserve Bank recently announced a further interest rate hike of 50bp to 4,75%, its largest incremental hike since 2016. The increase will likely see a rise in the 66% of South African credit seekers already getting rejected. South Africans are battling with, not...
Get a better understanding of your customers
Even though customer experience and customer service are inextricably linked, some differences see them operating separately as well. By Leigh Whiting, experience design lead at Decision Inc The former entails the entire journey from initial discovery to after the...
Merchants joins UN Global Compact
Business process outsourcing (BPO) provider and customer experience partner, Merchants, has become South Africa's first BPO to join the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. "We are excited about this new step in our...
SARS publishes 2022 income tax return filing dates
On 3 June 2022, SARS will publish a notice in the Government Gazette specifying the taxpayers that do not need to file income tax returns for the 2022 year of assessment, and the deadlines for taxpayers that have to file an income tax return. By Joon Chong, partner at...
Nexio in exclusive partnership with Poprush Cloud & Consulting
Vodacom subsidiary Nexio has announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Poprush Cloud & Consulting, a differentiated cloud solutions provider. Nexio assists organisations unlock the true value of their cloud investments, offeringf migration and...
Business Analyst 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...
Business Analyst (Supply Chain Software) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client in the Retail (Logistics and Supply Chain) industry, is looking for a dynamic Business Analyst to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-paced environment where technology, operations, and customer...
Senior Python Software Architect at Neem Digital
Job Title: Senior Python Software Architect Location: Remote, Global 10-15 years' experience in Python development, including metaprogramming Introduction: Neem Consulting is recruiting a Senior Python Software Architect to lead the design and development of a...
Technical Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
SAP HCM Consultant (Pharmaceutical Industry) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Project Manager (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client provides cutting edge, cloud-based solutions to major banks, retailers, insurers and telcos, allowing them to process payments with ease. You will work with industry-leading experts and be involved in solving everyday payment problems that...
Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Business Analyst (Supply Chain Software) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Bellville
Our client in the Retail (Logistics and Supply Chain) industry, is looking for a dynamic Business Analyst to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-paced environment where technology, operations, and customer...
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