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...

Top performers turn AI into revenue, profit growth

Companies that are able to strategically use artificial intelligence (AI) are far more likely to post more than 10% revenue growth, with more than 15% profit margins from their AI deployments. This is among the findings from NTT Data’s newly-released 2026 Global AI...

Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 18% in 2024

Worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2024 totaled $626-billion, an increase of 18,1% from 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. Revenue is projected to total $705-billion in 2025. “Graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI processors used in data centre...

Multichoice, Canal+ outline future group structure

Canal+ and MultiChoice have concluded their discussions regarding their intended post-transaction structure of MultiChoice. Key features of the intended post-transaction structure include: The MultiChoice Group will be restructured so that the current holder of the...

Turkey, Thailand, Argentina tops for crypto ownership rates

Cryptocurrency adoption continues growing on a global scale. In 2024, around 160-million people are expected to flock to crypto, causing the total number of users in the market to jump over 830-million. And, while most crypto users come from some of the biggest crypto...

Software, information services will lead European ICT spending

According to the Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by Industry published by International Data Corporation (IDC), ICT spending in Europe will total $1,1-trillion in 2024 and will reach more than $1,3-trillion by 2027, recording a five-year (2022-2027)...

Drones deliver predator bugs for sustainable pest control

High tech is being combined with ancient natural remedies at one of South Africa's best-known wine farms, where buzzing benefactors are helping to keep the vineyards pest-free. Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is testing the use of drone-delivered beneficial...

Lack of knowledge causes mistakes for cybersecurity experts

With human error causing nearly two-thirds of all cyber incidents in the past two years, more than 50% of acting cybersecurity professionals admit they made mistakes early in their career due to a lack of theoretical or practical knowledge, a new global study...

CSSi wins gold for green data centre

CSSi's CipherVault, a category 5, generation 2 data centre located in Midrand, has seen its environmental achievements recognised by the Data Centre World Awards. CipherVault, an advanced and highly secure facility constructed inside a biometrically accessible vault,...

SASE market jumps 31%

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached a significant milestone in 2023, breaking the $8-billion barrier with 31% growth to $8,4-billion. The increasing necessity for secure cloud and remote work solutions largely fueled the robust growth, according to a...

Vodacom, Microsoft join forces to bolster digital skills

In a move designed to reduce the 44% youth unemployment rate, Vodacom South Africa and Microsoft South Africa have joined forces to provide free access to digital training courses on the Mzansi Digital Learning platform. Recognising the digital skills gap in a country...

The reality of cyberbullying in SA

The rise of social media and digital communication channels has facilitated the spread of cyberbullying, with platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Snapchat and gaming chatrooms serving as rife breeding grounds for perpetrators to launch...

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Kyocera enters production print

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FNB launches a virtual card

FNB is expanding its digital payments ecosystem by launching a virtual card for individual and business customers. The virtual card is available to individual customers across debit, fusion and credit cards and for business customers on debit cards. The virtual card...

Modelling could optimise Covid-19 resource allocation

Data is key in helping to deal with the impact of Covid-19 and intelligent systems can help organisations allocate resources more efficiently. By Akesh Lalla, SAS country manager This pandemic has impacted the world, affecting multiple sectors on a global scale. Being...

Why AI is the next best thing for customer experience management

While an omnichannel approach has become the norm across most industries, forward-looking businesses are considering the next level to gain competitive advantage. According to Andrea Tucker, research and development head at e4, to disrupt a market using omnichannel...

Analytics powers business recovery

If data is the oil of the digital age, then analytics is the electricity that delivers the current, giving the insights necessary to affect change. By Paul Morgan, business unit lead for data, planning and analytics at Altron Karabina Just like oil, unrefined data is...

PPO provides Mediclinic with maturity assessment

Around the world, healthcare is a business vertical like any other. Hospitals exist and operate within the healthcare arena with the ethical purpose of providing the best possible healthcare to the patients, while at the same time being able to generate profits in...

Covid-19 accelerates digitised education through social learning

The introduction of the fourth industrial revolution has already been transforming the education sector over the past two decades, with technology allowing students to access education from anywhere at any time. This, however, has been fast tracked due to the impact...

Tips to get you hired quickly

Getting a job after Covid-19 is possible. This is according to Fred Razak, chief trading strategist at CM Trading, who shares a few tips improving your chances of finding a job following lockdown. "Lockdown has had severe effects on global economies and South Africa...

Data Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing provider of cutting-edge Hardware Solutions seeks a highly skilled Data Engineer to help develop and refine its existing IoT platform, policy management system, and agent app. To support these efforts, they need to migrate and improve its BI...

Data Engineer

My client based in Plattekloof (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Data Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Work directly with internal customers to identify their requirementsDevelop robust data models and gather...

Mid to Senior Developer

PHP is the go-to programming language for creating dynamic, data-driven websites that engage users. Our client is looking for a PHP Software developer. Key Requirements Mid to Senior Dev with PHP, Laravel, Apache, Linux and C SkillsMust have C skillsExperience in the...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City

Snr Data Engineer Our client is a future enablement partner specializing in product and software development, digital transformation consulting, and the design, development, and deployment of enterprise solutions for international clients. As part of the Group and a...

Data Engineer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Woodstock

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing provider of cutting-edge Hardware Solutions seeks a highly skilled Data Engineer to help develop and refine its existing IoT platform, policy management system, and agent app. To support these efforts, they need to migrate and improve its BI...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Plattekloof (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Data Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Work directly with internal customers to identify their requirementsDevelop robust data models and gather...

Mid to Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

PHP is the go-to programming language for creating dynamic, data-driven websites that engage users. Our client is looking for a PHP Software developer. Key Requirements Mid to Senior Dev with PHP, Laravel, Apache, Linux and C SkillsMust have C skillsExperience in the...

Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

Project Manager, L&D Governance Strategy Cape Town- Onsite We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Project Manager to join our Learning & Development (L&D) team.The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of...

Software Engineer

My client based in Plattekloof (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Collaborate with the product team to collect requirements and verify design feasibilityTransform...

Junior Software Developer (C#, UX/UI) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious & proactive Junior Software Developer is wanted by a leading Automotive Tech company to join its team where you will build new internal tools and help to innovatively solve design problems. You will work through all...

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