Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Shared CHRO-CIO ownership is critical for AI transformation

As organisations accelerate AI adoption, work redesign is becoming a shared leadership challenge for HR and IT, and Gartner predicts that by 2029, 30% of organisations will form blended HR-IT teams to accelerate AI enablement. Mark Whittle, vice-president analyst,...

Robust growth projected for fraud detection and prevention

The global fraud detection and prevention market is expected to reach $129,4-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 18,1% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The proliferation of smartphones and the continued rollout of high-speed...

Four core pillars underpin successful enterprise AI adoption

Despite substantial investment and strategic focus on AI over nearly four years, most enterprises are still in the early phases of AI adoption and have yet to realise meaningful value from the technology, according to GlobalData. AI has been the hottest enterprise...

SA has a STEM education crisis

South Africa’s declining performance in STEM education has become a pressing concern - and global benchmarks consistently ranking the nation poorly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics highlight systemic challenges that demand urgent attention. This...

Cape Town supports controversial rezoning for new data centre

The City of Cape Town has paved the way for the construction of an Equinix hyperscaler data centre at King Air Industria (KAI) estate. The city’s Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) has passed an application to rezone the estate from Mixed Use to General Industrial....

Absa first to market with mobile unit for Smart ID renewal

Absa and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) have launched South Africa’s first bank-based mobile unit for Smart ID renewals, extending access to essential identity services beyond traditional DHA offices and participating bank branches. The mobile unit which will...

IBM chairman addresses disappointing Q2 results

IBM has warned investors that its upcoming second quarter results will disappoint. In an open letter to investors, IBM chairman, president and CEO Arvind Krishna wrote revenue is expected to be $17,2-billion, up 1%, with software revenue up 5%, consulting revenue flat...

GABI looks for ‘unstoppable Africans’

The search is on for “Unstoppable Africans” as the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) opens nominations for a new community-led campaign to recognise and celebrate entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers whose ideas, leadership, and actions are driving...

Procurement excellence takes centre stage

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa has announced the finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards which recognise outstanding innovation, leadership, and impact across the profession. The awards, which...

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Turkish Airlines partners Google with baggage locating experience

Turkish Airlines is a launch partner of Google’s new Find Hub “share item location” feature, accepting Find Hub-generated location links as part of its official baggage recovery process. Through this collaboration, passengers traveling with a Find Hub-compatible...

Huawei debuts enhanced AI-centric network solutions

Huawei released a series of all-scenario U6 GHz products today at MWC Barcelona 2026 to help carriers unlock the full potential of 5G-A and set the stage for a seamless transition to 6G. The company also launched enhanced AI-Centric Network solutions that will help...

Absa and Thunes launch Absa Global Pay

Absa Group has partnered with Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, to launch a new digital-first remittance solution, Absa Global Pay, that makes sending money across borders faster, simpler and more affordable for millions of customers...

Automation and oversight strengthen PPS’s member-focused operations

RelyComply is partnering with PPS to support more efficient onboarding and compliance processes. PPS helps professionals across South Africa access tailored insurance, medical aid, investment, and retirement solutions. Delivering innovative solutions requires...

Gauteng schools recognised for environmental leadership

Gauteng schools took centre stage at the WESSA Eco-Schools Awards Ceremony in February, where educators, learners, partners and government representatives gathered to recognise measurable environmental action across the province. Hosted by WESSA (The Wildlife and...

Datacentrix is HPE SA’s Partner of the Year

Datacentrix received four awards at the recent Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) South Africa Partner Awards FY25, including the ‘FY25 Partner of the Year’ title. In addition, Datacentrix was named as Services Partner of the Year, Storage Partner of the Year and...

LIV Golf launches Fan Caddi withSalesforce’s Agentforce 360

LIV Golf and Salesforce have announced the launch of agentic golf companion Fan Caddie. Named “Chip,” the AI agent is built on Salesforce’s Agentforce 360. The proprietary technology built into LIV Golf’s app customises each fan’s journey to guide their experience and...

Axiz launches Graduate Programme

Distributor Axiz launched its 2026 Graduate Programme in collaboration with SUSE, with the aim of developing production-ready ICT professionals for the regional market. The 2026 cohort will begin a 12-month structured development cycle in mid-February, specifically...

Infobip completes RCS implementation for Bob Group

Infobip has completed what it believes to be South Africa’s first live Rich Communication Services (RCS) implementation, for Bob Group’s Ship Logic platform. The partnership aims to allow for richer, more secure, and cost-efficient interactions between merchants,...

Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...

Support Engineer (End-User/EUC) (Stellenbosch)

ENVIRONMENT:DELIVER consistent, high-quality first- and second-line support to end users to ensure productivity and service continuity as the next hands-on Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This role focuses on effective...

S1 Support Engineer (Somerset West Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:DELIVER consistent, high-quality technical support that keeps client environments stable, secure, and performing as the next S1 Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic ICT Service Provider in Somerset West. You will be responsible for handling support...

QA Automation Engineer – Stellenbosch (In Office / Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a fast growing AgriTech development company with offices Stellenbosch, is seeking an Operations Systems Analyst to join their team. They are on the hunt for an Intermediate Automation Test Engineer who will play a pivotal role in shaping the...

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