As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

Lillian Barnard takes new regional role

Microsoft has announced that Lillian Barnard has stepped into a new leadership role as chief of enterprise partner solutions, Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA). In this role, Barnard will focus on advancing Microsoft’s mission through its partner ecosystem. “Our...

AARTO jumps to December 2025

After years of delays and false starts and additional doubt created by recent fake news, many South Africans may have pushed preparation for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act aside. The implementation date has now amended to December...

Deep dive into SA’s Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework

Earlier this year, in April 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) published the AI Planning Discussion Document (Planning Discussion Document) aimed at initiating discussion between the public and private sectors to facilitate...

Global data security revenues to surge by 70%

Global data security revenues are expected to jump by 70% and hit over $12-billion by the end of a decade. This is according to data presented by AltIndex.com, as cyber threat continue to rise. Data security revenues have skyrocketed over the years, with the market...

Calls for a co-ordinated global response to ransomware surge

Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, ransomware attacks in 2024 are set to reach record levels, escalating the risks faced by companies worldwide. There has been a shift toward more sophisticated extortion tactics, emphasising the urgent need for coordinated...

Kaspersky warns about new ‘Tusk’ fraud campaign

Kaspersky has detected an online fraud campaign aimed at stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive information by exploiting popular topics such as web3, crypto, AI, online gaming and beyond. Targeting individuals worldwide, the campaign is believed to be orchestrated by...

Nuclear fusion startups usher in next era of sustainable energy

Nuclear fusion technology is rapidly advancing, bringing us closer to a sustainable, limitless energy source. Startups are pioneering innovations like cold fusion, superconducting magnets, laser-ignited capsules, and projectile fusion - addressing the critical...

MTN, WWF, Nedbank launch PachiPanda Challenge

MTN South Africa, in partnership with the WWF South Africa, is calling on young innovators to tackle South Africa’s environmental challenges through the PachiPanda Challenge. The initiative, set to run from 26 August until 21 October 2024, seeks to mobilise and...

2024 Higher Education Women Leaders (HEWL) Awards nominees announced

The Higher Education Resources Services South Africa (HERS-SA) will host the second Higher Education Women Leaders (HEWL) Awards on 29 August 2024 at the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. As the country celebrates Women’s Month, this...

AI signals hope for an ailing economy

Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa’s economy has suffered some near-mortal blows, but the future could be a lot more positive – and technology has a role to play in turning the country’s fortunes around. Globally, despite many adversities, artificial intelligence...

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Projectors meet the needs of education during Covid-19

The reopening of South Africa's schools reignited safety concerns in the classroom and the pressure of successfully navigating the national curriculum in a new education landscape during the pandemic. By Joel Chetty, business account manager: education at Epson South...

Ricoh renews commitment to print

Ricoh is assuring customers that it hasn't stopped supporting and investing in print, following adverse reports in some media. The company has issued the following statement: "Print has been at the heart of Ricoh since we were founded 85 years ago and our global...

2021 will demand continued UX and change management focus

A dogged commitment to change execution is how businesses will survive in 2021.03.11 This is according to Grant Phillips CEO of fintech specialist, e4, who says the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked industry-wide havoc, the headwinds of which will continue to blow for years...

Programme aims to train software developers

Microsoft and the Gauteng Department of e-Government have partnered to implement the Gauteng Azure Training programme in collaboration with Andela and Geekulcha. The partnership aims to upskill developers in the province through an immersive programme where selected...

Prescribing tech for healthcare

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), digital health solutions can provide significant opportunities to accelerate the process of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), related to health and well-being. By Jim Holland, regional director for Africa...

Supply chain management now one of the most important jobs

When the US President turns his attention to supply chains, it is compelling confirmation that the profession is important. This is according to Tonya Lamb, business development executive at SAPICS, the professional body for supply chain management in southern Africa....

Household objects that cybercriminals use to spy on us

Check Point Software Technologies has published research warning people of the five household objects that are being targeted by cybercriminals to spy on individuals in their own home. It is estimated that there are more 22-billion devices linked to a home internet...

Cloud security company Snyk launches in SA

Cloud native application security company Snyk, which software-driven businesses to develop fast and stay secure, is launching officially in South Africa. Snyk provides the platform to continually deliver secure development products that integrate the company's...

JSE tops G20 developing countries for gender balance on boards

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has the best gender balance on boards of any developing country in the G20, according to a report released on International Women's Day. The "Stock Exchanges Gender Equality" analysis report, issued by the Sustainable Stock...

Digital mall lets shoppers buy now, pay later

South Africans can now shop online and pay later, interest-free over six weeks. Payflex has brought the buy now pay later shopping model to South Africa following its popularity in Australia, the US and Europe. Payflex customers can shop at a digital mall which...

BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

CMS System Billing Administrator

Legal Billing & Systems Administrator: Step into the heart of a dynamic legal finance environment where precision meets purpose. This exciting opportunity calls for a sharp-minded professional to take the reins of billing and systems administration in a fast-paced...

Websphere Server Application Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Do you want to work with one of the largest Tech Giants in the world? Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned WebSphere Server Application Engineer for a fantastic hybrid role based in Sandton. Requirements: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Installing,...

IT Project Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented IT Project Manager to lead and deliver technology-driven initiatives with efficiency and innovation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, from planning through execution, while...

UI/UX Designer

Our client is seeking a creative, innovative, analytical and experienced self-starter to join their dynamic company and to take responsibility for the full design process of web-based and mobile business applications, including user experience and user interface...

SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

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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