Stormy weather ahead for the global economy
The global economy is entering a period of weak growth and systemic disruption, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists’ Outlook. Some 72% of surveyed chief economists expect the global economy to weaken over the next year amid intensifying...
Global strategy to secure coral reefs in a changing climate
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has launched its 2025–2030 Coral Reef Conservation Strategy, a landmark plan to conserve the world’s most climate-resilient coral reefs. Rooted in more than 40 years of WCS experience and new cutting-edge science, the strategy...
Icasa approves sale of Telkom’s Swiftnet towers
Telkom SA has obtained approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) for the disposal of its masts and towers business housed in Swiftnet. This is the final major regulatory requirement for the R6,75-billion transaction to a consortium...
Huge growth in abuse of trusted applications
Cyberattackers are leveraging trusted applications and tools on Windows systems, commonly called “living off the land” binaries, to conduct discovery on systems and maintain persistence. This is among the findings from “The Bite from Inside: The Sophos Active...
Wearables start giving way to new form factors
Global shipments for wearables are on track to grow 6,1% by the end of the year, reaching 538-million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. However, growth is expected to slow to 3,9% in...
Election outcomes, multidimensional risks define global landscape
Protectionist measures, the continuation of unresolved conflicts and fragmented domestic coalitions are expected to result in economic uncertainty and the redefinition of international relationships and trade dynamics next year, according to a new S&P Global...
AMD debuts Versal RF Series adaptive SoCs
AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Versal adaptive system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio with the introduction of the Versal RF Series that includes the industry’s highest compute performance in a single-chip device with integrated direct radio frequency...
Qualcomm Technologies’ IoT strategy opens new opportunities
Everything around us is either already a lot smarter or aiming to join the Internet of Things (IoT) wave. Qualcomm Technologies is positioning itself to be the one to make it a reality, writes Leilani DeLeon, head of IoT marketing at Qualcomm. We are best known for...
New protein cage design advances drug delivery
An international collaboration between researchers at The Centre for Programmable Matter at Durham University (UK) and the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University (Poland) has resulted in the generation of a novel artificial protein cage that holds...
Platform security gaps threaten the entire lifecycle
Organisations face numerous security challenges across the entire lifecycle of their endpoint devices, leading to vulnerabilities, lost money and even a growing e-waste problem. HP Inc has released a new report highlighting the far-reaching cybersecurity implications...
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SA fintech raises $48b in series B funding round
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Microsoft opens Africa Transformation Office
To enable digital transformation powered by Africans for Africa, Microsoft is doubling down on its investment in the continent with the establishment of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO), led by MD Wael Elkabbany. Under Elkabbany's leadership, the ATO will...
Obscure Technologies is Illumio’s primary African distributor
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NoPBX nominated for Most Exciting Startup in SA
NoPBX, a locally-developed smartphone-based switchboard system, has been nominated for the Top 5 Most Exciting Startups 2021. Awards founder Heavy Chef, in partnership with Xero and PayFast, has called for nominations to be submitted before 21 November. A final short...
Fujitsu debuts smaller, more powerful FUTRO thin client lineup
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Tarsus On Demand and Tarsus Distribution join SAtion
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Driving growth for IoT in SA
The Internet of Things (IoT), is a promise of driving benefit through billions of connected devices receiving data for appropriate use. By Chetan Goshalia, IoT Industry Council of South Africa We are already seeing an increase in connected sensors, albeit delayed. IoT...
Partnering to make SA more cyber secure
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Auditors urged to play watchdog role
Speaking at the Southern Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) virtual conference, Inspector of Intelligence Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe said auditors should be beyond reproach at all times. "Any unprofessional or improper conduct places the spotlight on the integrity...
Integration Developer (Senior) 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 – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
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...
Senior Linux Engineer (Azure/Terraform/DevOps) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR expertise in platform engineering, automation, and coding as an Senior Linux Engineer is sought by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm to drive the efficiency, reliability, and security of its infrastructure systems and platforms. You will...
Senior Information Security Specialist
Programming/Scripting: Advanced SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash, and exposure to Java, C#, Go, or TypeScript. Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP security tools; containerization platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, ECS); and...
Project Manager (Water Treatment)
B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical or Chemical Degree essentialAt least 8 - 10 years strong project management skillsWith particular focus on industrial, mining and or water projectsProven ability to deliver and manage multi-disciplinary projects on time and within...
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...
Senior Support Engineer (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment
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Junior Business Analyst 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...
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