Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

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...

Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future

Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus and redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting...

Organisations must balance AI and human readiness to sustain value

AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, which says the IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI - 75% will be done by humans...

ISPA revved up for today’s colloquium on ICT policy reform

The ISPA’s official representative body (IRB) says it welcomes today’s (17 October) colloquium on ICT policy reform organised by the minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. “The ISPA is excited about the opportunity to review the current policy and...

Oracle, Nvidia accelerate sovereign AI

At Oracle AI World, Nvidia and Oracle announced they are deepening their collaboration to bolster sovereign AI initiatives and accelerate government digital transformation worldwide. By combining Nvidia’s AI computing platforms with Oracle’s scalable cloud...

Olivia Barker takes top honours at Eskom Expo ISF

Olivia Barker, a Grade 11 learner from St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls Pretoria, has been recognised as one of South Africa’s brightest young scientists at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF). The event brought together some of the most...

Luxury goods market on track for 15% growth

The luxury retail landscape is being reimagined, with brands moving beyond transactional spaces to offer curated lifestyle experiences, according to data analytics company Euromonitor International. In 2025, global physical luxury stores accounted for 81% of personal...

Concern grows over AI in our daily lives

A new Pew Research Centre survey of 25 countries finds that people are generally more concerned than excited about the growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life. A median of 34% say they are more concerned than excited about the increased use of...

AI glossary in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans now freely accessible

Google - in partnership with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) - has launched a new AI Glossary for isiZulu, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans giving millions of South Africans the language tools to engage  with artificial intelligence in their mother tongue. The...

SA businesses must build digital resilience

As organisations worldwide navigate an increasingly fragmented digital landscape, South African businesses face unique challenges that demand urgent attention to cybersecurity and data infrastructure, according to BDO's latest Techtonic States report. The global...

Brands are back in the phishing spotlight

There has been a significant surge in brand impersonation attacks targeting users’ most trusted digital services, with Microsoft once again the most exploited brand, appearing in 40% of all phishing attempts worldwide – a significant rise that highlights attackers’...

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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...

When AI becomes the ultimate manipulator

Once the domain of elite spies and con artists, social engineering is now in the hands of anyone with an internet connection – and AI is the accomplice. Supercharged by generative tools and deepfake technology, today’s social engineering attacks are no longer sloppy...

Utilities should prioritise maintenance of remote data centres

The story of power generation is more than meets the eye. Beyond energy distribution and the infrastructure that enable it, are the IT systems that play a fundamental role in keeping systems running. By Ben Selier, vice-president: secure power for Anglophone Africa at...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Senior Data Engineer Our client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to takeownership of their full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind their proprietary DMP (DataManagement Platform). You'll work...

Backend Developer (C#, React, ASP.NET Core) (Centurion)

ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Digital Solutions based in Centurion is looking to employ a talented Backend Developer to provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. You will guide and mentor...

Graduate Developer at Parvana Recruitment

About our clientOur client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications software and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship...

Graduate Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our clientOur client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications software and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship...

Scrum Master (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...

Head AI and Data Engineer

Help Us Turn Big Data into Revenue Clarity.We are seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to take ownership of our full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind our proprietary DMP (Data Management Platform)....

Head AI and Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Help Us Turn Big Data into Revenue Clarity.We are seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to take ownership of our full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind our proprietary DMP (Data Management Platform)....

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