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...

Business-owned vehicles still bear brunt of vehicle crime

Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for January to June 2025 reveal that business-owned vehicles are 48% more likely to be targeted by criminals than personally-owned vehicles. This trend is largely driven by hijackings, with notable shifts in both timing and location...

Master Power Technologies achieves European certification

Master Power Technologies (MPT), a African provider of power and data centre infrastructure, has become the first African company to be officially certified as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres. The certification,...

Consumers want more support to lead healthier lives

A shift in consumer values is redefining the future of food, as revealed in PwC’s 2025 Voice of the Consumer report. The survey reveals that consumers want to purchase food that aligns with their attitudes towards health, convenience and sustainability. However,...

Global leaders call for shared responsibility on health

Global leaders reaffirmed their commitment to health as a political priority and a cornerstone of peace and resilience at of the World Health Summit, calling for shared responsibility in shaping a healthier, more resilient world. Nina Warken, German federal health...

These are the platforms trusted for accuracy

While social platform visibility is important, trustworthiness is the critical factor shaping platform strategy for marketers, according to a survey by Gartner. Among all platforms evaluated, YouTube emerged as the most trusted social platform for accurate...

5G investments fuel data demand and digital revolution

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions is seeing an accelerating shift towards 5G connectivity, which is expected to account for a significant share of mobile subscriptions and data traffic by 2030. This is among the findings from Nokia’s latest Mobile Broadband...

Altron goes live with AI Factory

Altron has successfully deployed what it believes to be South Africa's first operational AI Factory, powered by Nvidia AI infrastructure including Nvidia accelerated computing and Nvidia AI Enterprise software. The platform delivers comprehensive AI infrastructure,...

Sports fans demand always-on engagement from teams

There is a growing demand among sports fans for always-on, personalised engagement with their favourite teams. A global study from Infobip shows that two-thirds (66%) of fans feel disconnected due to poor club communication, rising to 81% among those under 35. The...

Khushi Lall is Eskom Expo ISF’s Top Junior Scientist

With a deep curiosity for the natural world and a creative spirit that extends far beyond the classroom, Khushi Lall has achieved remarkable success at the 45th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), earning the coveted title of Top Junior Scientist. The Grade 9...

Supply chain challenges cost airlines up to $11bn this year

Challenges within the aerospace industry’s supply chain are delaying production of new aircraft and parts, resulting in airlines re-evaluating their fleet plans and, in many cases, keeping older aircraft flying for extended amounts of time. The worldwide commercial...

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Disputes are inevitable. Delays don’t have to be

The money is spent, the project is built, but the turbines stand idle. By Kirsten Wolmarans, partner at Webber Wentzel A several hundred-million-dollar wind farm, ready to supply much-needed power, is left stranded, waiting on grid access delayed by a contractual...

Complexity threatens to stall SA’s cloud boom

South Africa’s cloud computing market is experiencing exceptional development, writes Dean Wolson, GM: Infrastructure Solutions Group at Lenovo Africa. According to reports, the sector expanded by an impressive 31% in 2023, driven by increased adoption across...

Tackling SA’s STEM skills crisis head-on

Between 2023 and 2024, the number of South African matric students who enrolled for Maths and Physical Science dropped by 4% and 2,75%, respectively. On the surface, this may seem like a normal fluctuation in subject choices, but it signals a deeper issue, writes...

E-commerce is changing the traditional insurance distribution model

In today's evolving digital economy, a quiet revolution is transforming how consumers access insurance protection and how service providers are enhancing customer experience and revenue streams. By Carl Moodley, CIO of Genric Insurance Company Embedded insurance - the...

New service enables local call rates for UK-SA businesses

Many businesses have operations in South Africa and the UK; however, communication costs can quickly get out of hand and even become prohibitive if multinational businesses do not have a solution to comply with local, in-country call rates, explains Telviva Chief...

Illicit financial flows are derailing Africa’s future

The challenge of illicit financial flows (IFF) continues to undermine the future of Africa, writes Victor Sekese, CEO of SNG Grant Thornton. This concerning issue hampers our ability to adequately fund education, healthcare, and critical development projects that are...

FlySafair launches free AI travel agent

FlySafair has launched Lindi, a new AI interface. The airline is trialling a free AI-powered travel assistant. At this stage in development, Lindi’s capabilities include being able to book flights for a single passenger, change a name or seat, and provide certain...

Sage adds Copilot comes to X3

Sage has launched Sage Copilot for Sage X3, empowering Sage X3 businesses to achieve high performance by delivering clearer operational insight, boosting productivity, and accelerating growth. Sage Copilot for Sage X3 will first focus on empowering sales managers and...

Secure the network with AI-powered single-vendor SASE

Troye has announced the general availability of HPE Aruba Networking’s AI-powered, single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cybersecurity and networking paradigm first coined by Gartner in August 2019. SASE...

Senior Data Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

Develop and maintain BI/reporting solutions for global IT operations.Turn network data into actionable insights for decision-making.Collect and analyse data from CMDBs, databases, and monitoring tools.Build, migrate, and improve reporting platforms and data...

Solutions Architect (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, headquartered in the USA, offers a great work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at a company with amazing perks and...

Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

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...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client has grown steadily since the 1990's without ever retrenching anyone. They hire for attitude and train for skill. Most staff have been there for over 10 years. Flexi-time, generous bonuses and the opportunity to learn and continuously evolve...

Technical Lead (Pharmaceutical Data & Analytics) (Data Factory) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:DRIVE strategic business outcomes while translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions as the next Technical Lead sought by a dynamic Healthcare Platform. You will serve as the primary technical expert and customer liaison for...

Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

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...

Junior Business 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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