Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Global IT market on course for its best year since 1996

Worldwide spending on IT – including hardware, software and IT services - is on course to post an increase of 14% in 2025, representing the fastest year of growth since 1996 when the launch of Windows 95, expanding PC usage and Internet adoption were the primary...

Despite slowing momentum, global trade to hit record $35trn

Global trade is on course to exceed $35-trillion in 2025 for the first time, according to UNCTAD’s final Global Trade Update of the year. The new data confirm that trade continued expanding through the second half of 2025, even as geopolitical tensions, higher costs...

Women entrepreneurs, business owners poised for growth

South African women are embracing entrepreneurship with growing confidence and determination, with 57% identifying as entrepreneurs — surpassing the regional average of 51% across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). With 71% of women interested in...

Hybrid work fast tracks female career progression and parity

New research by International Workplace Group demonstrates that hybrid work is a key driver in accelerating gender parity and supporting women’s career progression. Over two-thirds (71%) report that hybrid work with companies empowering their employees to work across...

$277bn a year needed for Africa to achieve 2030 SDGs

Boasting 60% of the world's best solar resources, Africa's solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during this year's Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum explored...

Digital economy outperforms overall growth across OECD

The information and communication technology (ICT) sector grew by an average of 6,3% between 2013 and 2023 - about three times faster than the total economy across the 27 OECD countries analysed. The first volume of the newly-released OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024...

Chip industry may not be ‘fit-for-purpose’ by 2030

Next-generation chips represent the next frontier of semiconductor technology incorporating advancements in design, materials, manufacturing process, performance, and packaging - and, as computing tasks become more demanding and data-intensive, next-generation chips...

Careto APT resurfaces after 10-year hiatus

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered two new malicious campaigns operated by the notorious Careto Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, marking their first activity since 2013. Demonstrating a remarkably high level of sophistication, the actors conducted two complex...

Greener digital content needed for Net Zero goals

Websites and digital content can increase organisations' carbon emissions and hamper efforts to achieve Net Zero status. This is the view of Andri Johnston, digital sustainability lead at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, who was addressing a webinar on...

April sees significant malware shifts for Africa

Cybersecurity threats loom large in Africa, with a Normalized Risk Index of 95.4, Zimbabwe leads the pack - ranking second as the most attacked country globally, followed closely by Ethiopia at 92.6 (third) and Kenya at 69.4 (10th). These rankings, from Check Point...

SA banks look to consortiums for help with APP fraud

Financial fraud resulting from social engineering scams, remains one of the biggest concerns for South African banks, with authorised push payment (APP) fraud and vishing topping the list of threats keeping fraud professionals up at night. As banking leaders look to...

Vaccine drive aims to reach 100m African children in 2024

Amid an increase in global measles outbreaks and mortalities, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is working with governments, communities and partners to reach up to 100-million children with Measles and Rubella Vaccines in 2024 through catch-up and follow-up campaigns. This...

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New executive head of corporate affairs for Multichoice

Multichoice South Africa has announced the appointment of Collen Dlamini as the new executive head of corporate affairs. Dlamini has previously worked for Kagiso Media and MTN. "MultiChoice is excited to see how Collen will be able to use his extensive network of key...

IoT could drive accelerated industry-led growth in Africa

The Internet of Things (IoT) is more than just a collection of sensors and connected devices talking to each other. By Sudipto Moitra, GM: ICT at MTN SA Business It's an ecosystem of products and services that allows effective connectivity to add value to every sector...

Right channel strategy will be the insurance game changer

A strong omni-channel strategy and the smart use of chat commerce could hold the key to help fast-track digital adoption in pan-African insurance companies, allowing them to benefit from lower costs, decreased time to revenue, and satisfied customers. Werner...

FlySafair launches new mobile app

The ravages of Covid-19 on the aviation and tourism industry are well documented. Local Low-Cost Airline FlySafair, has launched a new mobile app as companies attempt to rebuild after South Africa's second wave, and adjust to the new era in travel. "We've been...

Reduce fraud and risk with advanced analytics

With new banking channels and a younger generation of banked customers continually changing the business landscape for financial services and banks comes the added challenge of new risk profiles. By Clinton Scott, MD of TechSoft International This is not just a data...

Failure to patch and update software causes breaches

ICT professionals, security and governance teams have a duty of care to ensure that the systems people depend on are properly patched and updated, and failure to do so might be seen as a failure of both ethics and internal controls. So says the Institute of...

Advanced technology can streamline vaccine rollout

While the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine has signified the first signs of light at the end of the tunnel, the reality is that this public health crisis is still far from over. By Chris Sullivan, Zebra Technologies global healthcare practice lead More than 100-million...

SigniFlow cements presence Down Under

South Africa-born digital signature company SigniFlow has cemented its presence in Australia and New Zealand with its first distributor agreement, signed with Australian IT company Bluechip Infotech. This comes after SigniFlow spread its operations to Australia during...

ERP as a first line of defence against the pandemic

As the pandemic continues, there is no doubt that it has expanded the shortage of essential supplies - first was the personal protection equipment, then the hand sanitizer and now the most critical of all, the medical grade oxygen required to treat those who are ill...

Global leaders can create sustainability with meaningful transparency

The global community is facing many crises, including an ongoing pandemic, the tragic consequences of centuries of racial inequality, and a climate emergency. Suzanne DiBianca, chief impact officer and executive vice-president: corporate relations at Salesforce But...

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...

Technical Lead

Our client is looking for a Technical Lead to design and implement new systems and features, as well as modify and maintain existing systems for adaptation to business and/or technology changes Key Requirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer...

Systems Analyst (US Hours – West Coast) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector,...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment

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...

Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment

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 Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500+ highly skilled employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing...

Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly successful NPO with a focus on job creation. They are working to unlock jobs and break down the barriers that keep millions of young South Africans unemployed. This is a really impactful position that will bring interesting as...

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