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...

Vodacom reflects on 30 years, looks ahead to growth

As it celebrates its 30th birthday, Vodacom reports that geographic diversification is driving increases in service revenue and EBIDTA. Shameel Joosub, group CEO of Vodacom, comments that the company now connects 206-million customers and provides financial services...

AI drives IT spend in Europe

IT spend in Europe is projected to total $1,28-trillion in 2025 - an increase of 8,7% from 2024 - according to the latest forecast by Gartner which adds that spend in the region is on pace to reach $1,18-trillion by the end of 2024. “In 2024, the surge of building out...

Cisco to acquire Splunk

Cisco intends to acquire Splunk for $157 per share in cash, representing approximately $28-billion in equity value. When the acquisition closes, Splunk president and CEO Gary Steele will join Cisco's executive leadership team reporting to chair and CEO Chuck Robbins....

Disruptive startups spearhead gaming revolution

The gaming arena is constantly evolving, thanks to the cutting-edge technological trends driven by innovative startups. These entrepreneurial ventures are harnessing the emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and smartphones to pioneer avant-garde business models and...

Investment returning to global tourism sector

Investment in the global tourism cluster has started to bounce back from the lows it touched during the pandemic off the back of the steady recovery of international tourist arrivals, according to a new report jointly produced by UNWTO and fDi (foreign direct...

AI brings silicon and software together in the siliconomy

Intel has unveiled an array of technologies aimed at bringing artificial intelligence (AI) everywhere and making it more accessible across all workloads, from client and edge to network and cloud. “AI represents a generational shift, giving rise to a new era of global...

Intel punts a software-defined approach to AI and security

Intel has announced general availability of a new attestation service that is part of Intel Trust Authority, which offers unified, independent assessment of Intel's trusted execution environment (TEE) integrity and policy enforcement, and audit records. At Intel...

Most of us have an unhealthy relationship with work

The world's relationship with work is at a breaking point - and its effects are pervasive. This is the headline finding from the first HP Work Relationship Index, a study exploring employees' relationships with work. The study polled more than 15 600 respondents...

Companies brace for repeated cyberattacks

Around 24% of employees have never had any cybersecurity training, according to a new study by NordLocker. Employees often get the blame for phishing attacks, ransomware attacks, and malware infections, but respondents feel the organisations should be accountable. The...

Prehistoric fish fills 100m year gap in evolution of the skull

A 455-million-year-old fossil fish provides a new perspective on how vertebrates evolved to protect their brains, a study has found. In a paper published in Nature yesterday (20 September), researchers from the University of Birmingham, Naturalis Biodiversity Centre...

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Insurers under pressure from PPR

The amended Policyholder Protection Rules (PPR) will have a significant impact on long-term insurance especially from a Group Risk perspective. Annalie Terblanche, product manager at SilverBridge, discusses what insurers need to be mindful of when it comes to these...

True digital identity takes long-term collaboration, integration

The future of identity lies far beyond mere digitizing the physical identity - true digital identity encompasses a vast and interoperable ecosystem in which identity is owned by the individual and managed within a secure and trusted environment. Achieving effective...

IT governance benefits beyond ticking boxes

IT governance is often seen as a grudge endeavour, something businesses need to do in order to meet their regulatory compliance objectives. It is typically challenging to achieve, which adds to the resentment around it. By Simeon Tassev, MD and qualified security...

New regional director for Hitachi Vantara

Hitachi Vantara has appointed JP Smith as regional director for East and West Africa. As regional director, Smith is tasked with creating a high-performance culture within Hitachi Vantara's local sales organisation and driving success through the delivery of business...

Solving African cross-border cloud connectivity issues

Global telecommunications carrier CMC Networks says Teraco's Africa Cloud Exchange will play an important role in its recently launched Multi Cloud Connect solution, enabling its customers direct connection to AWS Direct Connect and Microsoft Azure Express Route cloud...

Do personality traits matter when it comes to cyber security?

In the digital era, cyber-crime is a high-stakes business, with criminals constantly upping the ante in a bid to gain access to valuable data. By Anna Collard, MD and founder of Popcorn Training Criminals know it's easier to hack a human than trying to break through...

Absa introduces evolved Gen A Grad Programme

Absa has launched its evolved graduate recruitment programme, the Gen A Grad Programme, which has advanced from its Rising Eagles Graduate Programme. The Gen A Grad Programme reflects the bank's continued commitment to harnessing and nurturing the workforce of the...

Kaspersky unveils new branding and visual identity

Kaspersky Lab is rebranding: the name becomes simply 'Kaspersky', and its new mission: 'building a safer world'. Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of the company, comments: "Since we founded our company more than 22 years ago we've seen both the cyberthreat landscape and our...

Migrating data to the cloud a burning issue for CIOs

Currently, many organisations are looking towards cloud as a 'silver bullet' for their data storage challenges. By Eran Brown, chief technology officer at Infinidat However, it is interesting to note that many of those already in the cloud are looking to leave it (aka...

PCMS celebrates a decade with Pick n Pay

PCMS, a global provider of retail commerce software and services, is celebrating its landmark 10th anniversary with major South African supermarket brand Pick n Pay. The Pick n Pay and PCMS partnership began in 2009 when PCMS was commissioned to provide new...

Intermediate Front End Developer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Intermediate Front End Developer within the Research, Innovation and Impact Support and Advancement (RIISA). The Intermediate Front End Developer builds front end...

C# Azure Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking a strong intermediate .Net (C#) Azure Developer to join one of our project teams. The successful person will be responsible for developing, unit-testing and deploying C# Azure Functions under guidance of an Architect (or senior developer). The developer...

Junior IT Support Technician – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

Job Ad: Junior IT Support Technician (R10,000 - R14,000) We are looking for a personable Junior IT Technician to provide 1st tier IT support, escalating to 2nd and 3rd tiers as needed. The role requires daily client interaction, managing SLA and ad hoc requests,...

Junior Software Developer – Gauteng Sandown

The Position:We're looking for a Junior Software Developer to be based permanently in Sandton. The pay range on offer is between R15 000.00 to R20 000.00 CtC Per Month dependent on skills, qualifications and experience. No further Benefits. How to Apply:For your...

Knowledge Manager at Ntice Search

Our client, South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) a division of the South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent opportunity for a Knowledge Manager, based in Mount Edgecombe.At the South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI), a division...

SAP Systems Analyst (HCM/ EC Payroll) (CH1061)

Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with HCM Module and Payroll experience to join their team.The role will ensure stability and full functionality within area of responsibility, (Payroll and Time). SIT testing of tax updates,...

Senior Software Developer Node.js

Our client has an opportunity for an innovative and skilled Senior Software Developer-Node.js. The person will work with our high performing teams of technology experts to develop software in an agile environment. As a Senior Software Developer-Node.js specializing in...

Knowledge Manager at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Mount Edgecombe

Our client, South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) a division of the South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent opportunity for a Knowledge Manager, based in Mount Edgecombe.At the South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI), a division...

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