The stark reality of the financial fragility of SA workers
South Africa’s frontline workers – the 75% of blue-collar standouts that keep our shops stocked, our streets clean, and our buildings safe - are under mounting financial pressure, with no savings to fall back on if a personal crisis hits them. According to Deskless...
Local language models key for AI inclusivity
Kathy Gibson reports - The true value of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa could lie in the ability to develop local language models that allow people across the continent to access services in their mother tongue. Ben Cheick Haidara, deputy-CEO and chief...
Elon Musk talks ‘tech support’ governance at Dubai summit
Wearing a "Tech Support"-printed T-shirt, Elon Musk virtually took to the stage on the final day of the World Governments Summit in a live discussion with Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work...
What the 2025 Budget Speech could deliver
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will deliver the 2025 Budget Speech on Wednesday (19 February 2025). During the Budget Speech, the finance minister indicates the allocation of financial resources to the national government’s priorities outlined by President...
Zero trust security market to hit $92,42bn
The global zero trust security market size is anticipated to reach $92,42-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16,6% from 2025 to 2030, according to a recent study by Grand View Research. The growing sophistication of cyber threats and their negative impact on an...
What the future holds for 3D printing
In 2024, the 3D printing space saw challenges and slower growth, with several prominent materials players exiting the industry. In the long-term, there are still key trends within the additive manufacturing industry that will drive the uptake of this technology,...
SA commits to childhood cancer initiatives
In alignment with its ongoing dedication to fostering awareness and advancing care for children and teenagers facing cancer, South Africa participated in the global initiative for International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by Childhood...
Kaspersky endorses UN’s Global Digital Compact
Kaspersky has joined the ranks of organisations endorsing the vision of the United Nations’ Global Digital Compact. The framework sets out objectives and principles that participating parties will use to foster a more inclusive, open and sustainable digital future....
OpenAI says no to Musk’s OpenAI bid
OpenAI has responded to Elon Musk’s bid to buy the company for $97,4-billion with a firm no. According to chairman Bret Taylor, the artificial intelligence (AI) company is not for sale. Early last week Elon Musk, together with a group of investors, made an unsolicited...
AI generates fear – but CEOs are doing it anyway
A new survey has uncovered a paradox among CEOs: while four in five recognise AI’s potential benefits and plan to integrate it into their operations, many fear it. A massive 74% of respondents are worried that gaps in their knowledge will hinder decisions in the...
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Education trends to expect in 2022 and beyond
Despite the challenges, we saw institutions like SACAI (the distance learning examination board) announce record matric results for 2021. By Louise Schoonwinkel, MD of Optimi Home Many learners are still on track and are progressing with their educational careers...
Low code and its contribution to the world of manufacturing
Low code or software application design tools make it easy for non-developers to design, build, and launch software applications quickly. This eliminates the need for in-house coding specialists. By Darren Edwards, head of product operations at Syspro With the...
Machine learning can help alleviate security skills shortages
The pace of cloud adoption on the African continent is picking up rapidly, both within South Africa and beyond our borders, largely due to Covid-19 forcing organisations to be more flexible in how they deliver services to customers and staff. However, this rapid shift...
Connect to Productivity
With the increased number of hours people are spending working from home, maintaining a healthy work environment has become a priority. By Yeshni Reddy, Displays & Client Peripherals Sales Specialist, Dell Technologies South Africa Since the onset of the pandemic,...
Seamless communication is key to CX
Today, most companies know that a great customer experience (CX) is their best hope of standing out from their competitors. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata Many are also aware of the fact that communication is key to building those experiences. After all, so much of...
How to set your AI projects up for success
When business leaders come to picking the right AI project for their company, this often boils down to having the right ingredients and knowing how to combine them. By Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president at Salesforce Emerging Markets Almost every functional AI...
Customer experience leads trends for 2022
Anyone who wasn't on board for the great tech boom in 2020 and 2021 would almost certainly have found themselves regretting their choices, as digital transformation continues to gain momentum in 2022. But "experience is everything" in the year ahead. By Nic...
Expect a cybercrime feeding frenzy in 2022
South African CISOs are making cyber resilience a top priority again this year, and with good reason: 2022 looks set to be a feeding frenzy for cyber criminals. All indications are that this year could set new records in terms of the volume and ferocity of...
A2A will transform payments for a digital world
In South Africa, account-to-account (A2A) payments are starting to bring about a revolution when it comes to the concept of how payments are managed. By Andre Hugo, CEO and co-founder of Spot Money SA However, this method of moving money directly from one account to...
Gumtree launches verified accounts with XDS solutions
Gumtree.co.za, has partnered with credit information bureau XDS solutions (part of the EOH Information Services Group) to launch Profile Verification on its platform. This will allow both buyers and sellers to verify their SA ID number with XDS. Facial recognition...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Senior Full Stack Developer (Java + React) – Global Motor Industry LeaderLocation: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office RotationFlexible Hours: 1960 hours annually Work Model: Hybrid (Remote + On-site) Citizenship: South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid SA...
Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
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...
Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Senior Full Stack Developer (Java + React) – Global Motor Industry LeaderLocation: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office RotationFlexible Hours: 1960 hours annually Work Model: Hybrid (Remote + On-site) Citizenship: South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid SA...
ServiceNow Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment
What you will be doing:Define, design, and deliver scalable ServiceNow solutions (ITSM Pro, ITOM [Discovery], HRSD, APM, SPM) for organizational and client needs.Collaborate to gather requirements and translate them into ServiceNow solutions.Establish and enforce...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment
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...
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