AI in Africa to top $16,5bn by 2030
Artificial intelligence (AI) – if deployed responsibly and inclusively – can unlock transformative outcomes across Africa’s major industries including agriculture, healthcare, education, energy, and finance, according to Mastercard. The company’s latest white paper -...
OpenAI releases open source models
OpenAI has released two new open-weight AI reasoning models aimed at bringing AI development directly into the hands of developers, enthusiasts, enterprises, startups, and governments everywhere - across every industry and at every scale. The company is releasing...
AI drives a surge in skills development needs
As digital and AI trends continue to disrupt work, 85% of business leaders agree that the need for skills development will dramatically increase over the next three years, according to Gartner. According to a June 2024 Gartner survey of 330 business leaders, 93%...
IT distribution revenues remain stable
Distributor revenues inched up from the previous quarter to $20,2-billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker. Year-over-year growth was down a fraction of a percent with...
Robotics industry set to bounce back
The global demand for robotics has been shifting back and forth over the past few years with the pandemic-driven sales boom followed by stagnation in 2024. However, after a year of stagnant sales, the entire industry is set to witness a significant recovery – with...
As delinquencies grow, lenders look to alternative credit data for help
As visibility into consumer risk provided by traditional credit data shifts, financial institutions worldwide are expanding their use of alternative data throughout the consumer lending journey, according to Lexis Nexis’ inaugural Global Consumer Lending Confidence...
Strong outlook for global sensor market
The global sensor market is well established, with hundreds of millions of sensors produced yearly. Yet the market remains in flux, with trends in future mobility, edge computing, AI, and digital healthcare continuously evolving and reshaping sensor technology...
Telematics credited with big drop in road incidents
Commercial transport operators in South Africa have reported a 78% reduction in road incidents - from 1 313 last year to 286 this year – according to the third annual Webfleet Road Safety Report 2024. Enhanced driver training, increased adoption of telematics, and...
Fintech users under threat from malicious Telegram campaign
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has uncovered a malicious global campaign in which attackers used Telegram to deliver Trojan spyware, potentially targeting individuals and businesses in the fintech and trading industries in multiple countries...
iStore adds Apple Intelligence training
Apple Intelligence - a personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac – is now available. Apple Intelligence integrates generative models into iPhone, iPad, and Mac, offering context-aware, personalised assistance across apps and tasks. It includes features...
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Adapting African cities for a better, safer life
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Is your business making the most of Open Source?
When it comes to business applications, Open Source Software (OSS) has become the technology of choice. In fact, according to a Red Hat survey on The State of Enterprise Open Source, 69% of IT professionals indicated that OSS is either highly important or very...
Unexpected business-building benefits of stricter data regulation
Storing data securely and using it appropriately should not be merely a compliance-driven practice; it should be a cornerstone of any business. By Professor Yudhvir Seetharam, head of analytics, insights and research at FNB Business Not only does appropriate data...
SMMEs could gain advantage by using third-party providers
To meet the challenges posed by the pandemic and to contend with a contracting economy, South African businesses need to be agile and seek out opportunities that will accelerate their recovery and growth. One way companies can do this is by leveraging the expertise of...
Cracked hacks: when fun becomes deadly
By June 2021, the Crackonosh cryptojacking malware, had earned threat actors a hefty profit of $2-million. Once in a system, the malware destroyed any antivirus programmes installed and then set about mining cryptocurrency. This malware is one of many that's found its...
Legal firms can save money and improve efficiency
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Vodacom deploys new sites in Northern Cape villages
Vodacom Central Region, covering the Free State and Northern Cape provinces, has switched on two new 3G and 4G enabled base station sites in deep rural areas in Kamiesberg Local Municipality, Northern Cape province. The two base stations were deployed in Kamasies and...
Liferay, Riverbird Technology partner on digital transformation
Liferay, an open source software company that assists organisations in building digital experiences, has partnered with Riverbird Technology Partners, a specialist technology and consulting company, to assist businesses in their digital transformation journeys. With...
Mukuru expands in SA
African fintech Mukuru has extended its partnership with Pargo Click and Collect and announced that its many users can now receive their remittances via WICODE at any Shoprite, Checkers or Usave store. Mukuru CEO Andy Jury says that financial inclusion starts by...
Mazars, Neu Capital Africa merge
Mazars corporate finance division and Neu Capital Africa - now rebranded as Cala Capital Africa - have announced the consolidation of their capital raising advisory capabilities to establish Africa's leading mid-market capital raising practice. The partnership will...
Senior Data Engineer (JHB) 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...
IT Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a vendor-neutral and agnostic provider of technology services to businesses of all sizes. They partner with their customers to deliver innovative technology solutions that solve business needs and drive efficiency, profitability, and...
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...
Data Analyst 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...
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...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in POS systems, CRM platforms, and Omni-channel retail environments. This role is critical in driving digital transformation initiatives, enhancing customer journeys, and optimizing...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – East London
Key Responsibilities:Provide onsite technical support for the company's products and services.Diagnose and repair hardware issues (remove, replace faulty equipment).Inspect sites before installations and ensure they meet technical requirements.Install systems/products...
Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Test Analyst with hands-on testing expertise and proven experience in test execution for fast-paced project delivery.RequirementsCritical Skills & Experience: 6 years of experience in software testing, with...
SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...
Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
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