Finalists for Verto Awards 2025 announced
Financial technology company Verto has announced the list of companies that made it to the final stage of its Verto Awards 2025. Started on 6 February, applications were open to early-stage startups that have been operating for about two years in South Africa,...
New cloud platform looks to transform global air traffic
Air traffic control (ATC) authorities around the world continue to face challenges with messaging systems that are limited in their capabilities, operationally demanding, and slow to adapt to modern needs making it harder to coordinate across borders and keep pace...
ACSA says OR Tambo facilities are working
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued a statement to address reports circulating on social media regarding the state of facilities at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), with particular reference to the people movers. “OR Tambo International Airport is a...
Beware of these evolving holiday scams
With the holiday season here, it’s not only a time for magic and celebration but also a prime opportunity for fraudsters to exploit the festive rush for gifts and bargains. Amid the sparkle of year-end celebrations, cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky have identified...
How 2024 reshaped digital assets
The crypto industry in 2024 was marked by new record-breaking highs and a flood of institutional participation fueled by ongoing regulatory progress. Luno shares its 2024 highlights: ETFs and the continued rise of digital assets in traditional portfolios...
Hydrogen startups accelerate clean energy innovations
The global hydrogen market is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, supportive government policies, and advancements in hydrogen technology. Startups in the sector are addressing critical challenges such as hydrogen...
These were the largest service outages in 2024
Ookla has released its latest analysis on the largest internet outages during the first nine months of 2024. The report, based on Downdetector data, aims to analyse the largest challenges associated with service disruptions, as dependence on digital services...
Campus switch market drops again
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group 3Q 2024 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues dropped by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the fourth consecutive quarter of Y/Y contractions. The Americas region dragged down market results, after...
Microsoft works with IOM on climate-driven displacement
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Microsoft have teamed up to address climate-induced displacement by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and data insights. Through innovative pilot projects with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab in the Maldives,...
Meteoric growth ahead for data analytics
The exponential growth of data, driven by IoT, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, is transforming how businesses operate and make decisions. Against this backdrop, the total data analytics market is forecasted to be worth $190-billion in...
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SA presents compelling opportunity to grow impact sourcing globally
Impact sourcing - employing workers from marginalised and vulnerable communities - has become a growing part of the global business services (GBS) market, with many organisations committing to these inclusive hiring practices. According to Business Process Enabling...
Omni-channel commerce and customer service software now in SA
Hamburg-based, German software developer, novomind AG, now has a local presence in Cape Town. The software developer offers intelligent omni-channel commerce and customer service solutions for the South African market, called the novomind iAGENT customer service...
How technology can help SMEs get paid on time
For small businesses, late payments can be the difference between surviving or failing. This is something that local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been grappling with for years prior to Covid-19. However, the ongoing pandemic has only exacerbated this...
Payment solutions key in navigating e-commerce
As Black Friday approaches, businesses worldwide are preparing for the busiest consumer period of the year. In South Africa alone, Black Friday sales have grown by an astounding 9 900% over the past six years. One of the biggest drivers of this is the upsurge in...
Paratus welcomes back co-founder
Pan-African network provider Paratus has appointed Miles October as group marketing executive. October was one of the co-founders and shareholders of the first Paratus operation in Angola - ITA (Internet Technologies Angola). He left the group in 2015 and established...
Making low-code solutions accessible to SA businesses
A recent partnership between Clevva, Blue Prism and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is making customer service automation more achievable for local businesses. Combining UK-based Blue Prism's digital workforce technology, Clevva's query resolution automation technology and...
Fetola launches sustainable business accelerator tool
Business growth professional Fetola has partnered with JP Morgan and the Embassy of Finland to launch a business accelerator that will support the growth of over 100 small and emerging businesses across South Africa. The Fetola Circular Economy Accelerator (FCEA) is...
IPv6 and its role in enabling the digital economy
By Kathy Gibson - The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the move to smart cities, factories and homes is driving a massive uptake of technologies like 5G, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). The strain this places on...
Prepare for the sales boom – and possible mayhem
Arguably the world's biggest sales weekend of the year, Black Friday to Cyber Monday is a highlight on everyone's calendar - consumers and businesses alike. By Deshni Harricharan, national sales manager at Seacom And while it's crucial to get those sales campaigns and...
Personalisation becomes a top commerce priority
Many business and technology leaders name personalisation as a top commerce technology investment priority. However, they lack the sufficient tech needed to deeply tailor experiences across channels. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass Digital They are experiencing...
Data Scientist – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. ( onsite)What you...
Junior IT Support Technician
IntroductionOur client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior IT Support professional to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and possess the skills necessary to set up, configure tenants,...
BI Data Engineer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...
Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Foreshore
Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...
Technical Business Analyst (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...
Software Developer – Senior (.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...
Project Manager (Property Development) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
Data Scientist 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...
Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
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