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...

How mobile comms and the SIM card changed our lives

In the past, it was common to send greetings by mail or telephone. Today, communication without mobile networks and SIM technology is almost unimaginable. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) highlights the key milestones in the evolution of mobile communications and looks ahead...

Here’s how Saffers mapped their world over 20 years

To celebrate 20 years of mapping the world - and South Africa - Google has highlighted a selection of places that sparked conversation and inspired the ‘explorer’ within South Africans.   Foodie finds: The most-reviewed restaurants From burgers to coffee, scenic...

Nvidia leads the AI charge

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Nvidia has traditionally been associated with gaming and cryptocurrency mining - but it's GPU technologies are also leading the market in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Belinda Duke, business development...

Compute power makes AI work

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Artificial intelligence (AI) is the word on everyone's lips, but customers can't get any value from it without the right hardware stack. JP De Villiers, senior account manager at SuperMicro, points out that the vendor has...

Pinnacle takes aim at the enterprise

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle Tech Tour - Pinnacle is growing its enterprise business, with a full range of services and solutions that aim to help resellers address the full datacentre stack. The company has been growing its enterprise product and solution...

Electric vehicles enter a new era

In 2024, automakers will continue to wrestle with shifts caused by software and electrification's increasing roles creating a new phase for electric vehicles (EVs), according to Gartner. "New OEM incumbents want to heavily redefine the status quo in automotive," says...

The alarming cost of combating cybercrime

With organisations losing head-spinning figures to cyberattacks, the global cybercrime cost has snowballed over the years - and it will hit $9,2-trillion in 2024. According to data from Stocklytics.com, this is $1-trillion more than last year and the figure is...

iPhone drives more than half of Apple revenue

iPhone sales generated $69,7-billion, or 58% of Apple's total revenue, in the first quarter of 2024. This marks the highest proportion of revenue attributed to iPhone sales since the first quarter of 2021. Reflecting on the Stocklytics findings, financial analyst...

Ransomware still the main threat for SMEs

In 2023, nearly 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to steal data and credentials. Attackers subsequently use this stolen information to gain unauthorised remote access, extort victims, deploy...

Nvidia’s stock value soars by $400bn in a month

After ending 2023 as the best S&P 500 performer with a whopping 236% gain, Nvidia continues breaking records and fuelling the AI stock market rally, say analysts AltIndex.com, adding that after reporting better than expected Q4 2024 results the US chipmaker added...

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Standard Bank supports shift away from cash

The shift away from cash and towards digital and contactless payment methods has been accelerated by the pandemic. This, Standard Bank believes, will remain at elevated levels, and continue to grow under the new normal. "Digital payments have now become a critical...

New accolades for SA fintech

South African fintech operator SME Snapshot has achieved further recognition in 2020, being selected as part of the Grindstone Accelerator program for high potential technology businesses. Developed to integrate with your accounting system, SME Snapshot is a powerful...

Infobip SA partners with Praekelt Consulting

Infobip has concluded a partnership, under its recently-launched Partner Connect Programme, with Praekelt Consulting. Praekelt designs and builds human-centred digital interfaces that leverage technology to transform businesses. The company delivers products that aim...

What to expect when a parcel arrives at the door

The courier industry was thrust into the spotlight recently after eNCA reported that a jogger had discovered hundreds of Covid-19 test kits dumped on the N2 in the Eastern Cape. The company transporting the goods was prosecuted, and found to be negligent for putting...

Oracle Cloud VMware solution now available

Oracle has announced availability of Oracle Cloud VMware Solution, a dedicated, cloud-native VMware-based environment that enables enterprises to easily move their production VMware workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Oracle Cloud VMware Solution provides...

Vox debuts email security tailored for small business

Vox has introduced mail security offerings that are specifically targeted at helping small business customers in South Africa better protect their data. Company employees are increasingly being targeted, with hackers using ever more sophisticated methods including...

The evolution of network infrastructure in a brave new world

The 'new normal' has supplanted digital transformation as the phrase of choice in business today. Of course, this is not without its merits, considering that the Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the operating environment. Relying on the network...

Ensure your software provider is protecting your data

In the past few years, privacy breaches around the world have made technology users conscious about the way their data is being used. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho You only need to look at the growth of privacy-centric products like search engine...

Queue management system enables people to maintain a safe distance

RS Components (RS) has introduced the RS Pro Smart-Q queue management system, a high-quality and robust configurable beacon tower that manages the flow of customers and staff, by helping them to move around safely and efficiently in a wide range of retail, commercial...

Covid-19 testing in schools is essential to a safe return

According to the latest figures released by UNESCO, some 1,3-billion learners around the world were not able to attend school or university as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In South Africa, there has been much discussion about the reopening and closing of...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking an intermediate mobile developer who will be responsible for execution and working within the SDLC, from concept, architecture, design to implementation, and testing. Key Requirements 3-4 years' experience requiredAndroid (Java and/or Kotlin) and React Native...

Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Cape Town - Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for finance and technology? Our client, a leading Accounting & Auditing Firm, is seeking a Data Analyst with an Accounting Background to enhance financial reporting, streamline processes, and implement...

Lead Software Developer – Western Cape Kuils River

The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of software solutions to enable business strategies and priorities. Key Responsibilities:1.Software Development...

Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior .NET Engineer*Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior .NET Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications...

Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer/DeveloperAccelerate your career with cutting-edge tech!R 65,000 - R 99,000 per monthJoin a leading player in energy sector service delivery, Vestrel Group, known for their innovative approach to asset maintenance. This is an ideal opportunity...

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