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...

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,...

SA gearing up to lead Africa’s space industry

By 2026, Africa’s space industry is projected to be worth $22,6-billion - and South Africa is gearing up to be at the forefront of this growth creating thousands of jobs, driving innovation, and boosting the national economy. This was the message from Nomfaneko Majaja...

Climate experts call for inclusive prosperity, climate justice

African climate think tanks and experts have called for the support of inclusive decision making spaces by the G20 and accelerated reform of international cooperation institutions  to create a more equitable global economic architecture that leaves no one behind....

AIOps features drive cloud-managed revenue higher

Campus NaaS (CNaaS) revenue growth far outpaced the rest of the LAN market with players like Join Digital, Meter, Nile, Ramen, and Shasta Cloud all gaining traction with their LAN-as-a-Utility offers, according to the Dell’Oro Group. “AIOps is a game-changer for both...

Businesses must take responsibility for their e-waste

South Africa’s business sector is under growing pressure to manage old IT hardware responsibly as careless disposal doesn’t just carry the risk of penalties, reputational damage, or even imprisonment under compliance laws - it also means missing out on being part of...

Young entrepreneurs honoured as Anzisha opens 2026 fellowship

Applications for the Anzisha 2026 Fellowship are open, following the conclusion of the 2025 Entrepreneurship Education in Africa Summit. The Fellowship backs Africa’s youngest founders with venture-building support, coaching and a continent-wide peer community to help...

Entrepreneurship must be part of the DNA of SA universities 

South Africa’s higher education institutions have made significant strides in embedding entrepreneurship, but more could be done to encourage innovative thinking. This is the word from Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, deputy minister of higher education and training, speaking at...

CompTIA recognises Africa’s top trainers

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to have a profound impact on how we learn, what we learn and how we teach. This is the word from Kobus Olivier, senior manager of Boston City Campus, speaking at the biennial CompTIA Partner Awards held last...

Developing economies boost global trade

Global trade expanded by about $500-billion in the first half of 2025, despite volatility, policy shifts and persistent geopolitical tensions. This is one of the findings of the latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), released today. And,...

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Businesses must be ready as AI revolutionises data visualisation

The business world is filled with data - from sales and operational reports to customer behaviour analytics and social media sentiment. Yet turning this data into meaningful insight has always been a challenge. And now artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the...

Vox and Comsol launch bespoke connectivity solutions

Vox has partnered with telecommunications provider Comsol to create bespoke connectivity solutions for South African organisations. These solutions are ideal for companies in remote and rural areas as Comsol has wide coverage alongside Vox’s reach. So the companies...

Predict and prepare for future financial crime

What if the next fraudster you face isn’t even a real person? With digital transformation accelerating and cybercriminals growing more sophisticated, the face of financial crime is evolving, writes By Amritha Reddy, senior director of fraud solutions at TransUnion...

Global recognition for VodaBucks rewards programme

Vodacom’s flagship rewards programme, VodaBucks, has been awarded with the “Best Gamification Worldwide for Loyalty Enhancement” accolade at the 2025 International Loyalty Awards event, held in Dubai. “This is an epic moment for Vodacom South Africa, and I am beyond...

How to better secure your cloud environments

Cloud solutions have become essential for most businesses to function. ​In 2022, approximately 60% of corporate data was stored in the cloud, double that of 2015. Yet, while the cloud offers flexibility and can enhance productivity, it also introduces risks that are...

How to achieve your digital transformation goals

For over a decade, companies have been striving to achieve “digital transformation”. For some, this has meant getting rid of paper, while for others, the focus has been on providing frictionless service to customers. Unfortunately, many organisations are still...

Vertiv to deliver AI-ready solutions for Polar’s Norway data centre

Vertiv has been chosen by Polar as the primary supplier for its first modular AI-ready data centre in Norway. Powered entirely by hydroelectric energy, the Polar facility minimises its carbon footprint whilst accommodating high-density, liquid-cooled environments of...

Are you ready to reimagine your business for the metaverse?

The convergence of the digital and physical worlds, driven by spatial computing and the metaverse, is rapidly reshaping business landscapes. This transformation extends beyond the mere novelty of virtual reality (VR) headsets and augmented reality (AR) filters,...

North African communications still highly targeted by DDoS sttacks

The ICT sector in the countries of North Africa is well developed, with Morocco leading the continent in Internet usage at 92,2%, followed by Libya at 88,5% and Tunisia at 84,9%. It should come as no surprise then that the region’s ICT sector also recorded significant...

Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

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...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our international 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 (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...

Sales and Data Analyst

Our client within the FMCG space is seeking a skilled Sales and Data Analyst, to join their marketing and sales team. With proven experience within the FMCG or Manufacturing space (preferable in the Food & Beverage Industry), and a completed bachelor's degree in...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

Data Engineer 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...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our international 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 (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...

Sales and Data Analyst – Western Cape Oakdale

Our client within the FMCG space is seeking a skilled Sales and Data Analyst, to join their marketing and sales team. With proven experience within the FMCG or Manufacturing space (preferable in the Food & Beverage Industry), and a completed bachelor's degree in...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

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