Steady growth in global air cargo
Global air cargo markets continue to show resilience, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which shows modest, but steady, growth for August Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4,1% compared...
Despite Windows 10 end of life, PC refreshes are patchy
PC shipments during the third quarter of 2025 grew 9,4% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 75,8-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. “While...
AI, EVs to impact fleet management
The majority (58%) of fleet managers expect to be using AI within the next five years. A new global study commissioned by Webfleet polled 1 800 fleet managers across 15 countries including South Africa to shed light on the current and future landscape of fleet...
Consumer spending promises festive season recovery
The festive season is in full swing and economic experts are predicting that consumer spending will rebound to pre-pandemic levels, signaling a strong recovery in retail and consumer confidence. This optimism is already taking shape, with inflation falling to a...
Manipulative pricing seen during major shopping events
Many consumers believe they are scoring a great deal during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or other major shopping events — but are they? A new study from Oxylabs reveals that over 70% of products in major US marketplaces were actually more expensive on Black Friday...
Companies plan big security budget increases
Companies are planning to increase their investments in information security against the background of growing financial losses from cyber incidents. This trend was revealed in the recent Kaspersky’s IT Security Economics report, which unpicks the changes in budgets,...
SA CEOs are cautiously optimistic about 2025
South African business leaders are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, driven by recent positive economic developments. The Q4 2024 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index recorded a 2% decrease between Q3 2024 and Q4 2024, reaching a score of 53.9. However, despite...
AI not the driver for 2025 PC, tablet growth
The global market for personal computing devices, including PCs and tablets, is set to grow 3,8% in 2024, reaching 403,5-million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...
Common supply chain remedies fail to deliver business outcomes
Many supply chain reorganisations suffer from at least one of three critical organisational design mistakes that can derail their efforts to achieve critical business outcomes, according to Gartner. Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) who improve outcomes radically...
SA companies unprepared for AI future
Just 18% of organisations in South Africa are fully prepared to deploy and leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technologies, according to the Cisco 2024 AI Readiness Index This underscores the challenges companies face in adopting, deploying, and fully...
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Strong backing for vaccine production for Africa
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission and EIB President Werner Hoyer met Uğur Şahin, CEO and co-founder of BioNTech, at the Barenboim-Said-Akademie in Berlin to discuss the...
Ukheshe, dzcard partner in Asia Pacific
Fintech enablement partner Ukheshe Technologies has announced a new partnership with global next-generation card solutions and digital security company, dzcard. The partnership will enhance dzcard's customisable solutions for various digital ecosystems and locations....
Infobip works with Adobe on connected digital experiences
Global cloud communications company Infobip has strengthened its relationship with Adobe and furthered the global reach of Infobip's omnichannel communications platform by becoming an Accelerate partner in the Adobe Exchange Partner Program. The enhanced collaboration...
Kaspersky License Management Portal 2.0 speeds license ordering
The Kaspersky License Management Portal (LMP), which enables managed service providers (MSPs) to order and manage Kaspersky product licenses, has updated its capabilities to include regular license ordering. The process of renewals and new license ordering for...
Trusted data key to extracting value
As the world adjusts to the 'new normal', the entire pattern of work and life has shifted. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management One thing has especially become clear - everything we thought we knew about customers has changed, from their movements to their...
When ransomware strikes, can you recover fast enough?
Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common, and they are even available on the dark Web to purchase as a service. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa There have been many incidents in the news, where major companies have been left with...
Where corporate learning and development programmes go wrong
Globally, organisations spent $359-billion on learning and development (L&D) in 2016. By Dr Eric Albertini of SA Business School It's an eyewatering sum of money invested in corporate L&D, yet it seems that for the most part, the return on such investment...
Using behavioural science to transform financial inclusion
There is currently a revolution in the space of financial inclusion, with around 70% of people worldwide now having access to financial services, up from just 50% a decade ago, according to the World Bank. By Sakhile Mabena, CEO of OFIN One of the key drivers behind...
Could games be used to combat health and vaccine misinformation
Following hot on the heels of the global spread of Covid-19 was the dissemination of misinformation and conspiracy theories about its origins (with claims ranging from it being caused by 5G cellular networks, to it being developed as a bioweapon), and the motivations...
Mitsumi opens six new African offices
Mitsumi Distribution will be expanding the company's presence with the opening of new offices in 6 Francophone African countries - Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali and DRC. It will also open another five full-fledged offices in Chad, Guinea, Burkina...
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...
Senior Linux Engineer (Azure/Terraform/DevOps) (CPT Hybrid)
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...
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR – Gauteng Johannesburg
Purpose of the role To ensure performance, integrity and security of the Funds database, involvement in the design, development and integrity of the database, as well as in data mining and day to day operation and maintenance of the database Install, upgrade, and...
SQL Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for a capable and detail-oriented SQL Developer / Data Engineer to design, build, maintain, and support high-quality data pipelines that empower insight-driven decision-making and efficient campaign execution. You will play a key role in ensuring the...
Software Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a highly successful SAAS development company focused on delivering innovative, bespoke solutions across a wide range of industries including logistics, supply chain and manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
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...
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