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...

Mobile and digital IDs defining the future of travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: mobile reliance is rising; and biometric adoption is accelerating....

DLL hijacking has doubled since 2023

Security specialist Kaspersky reports that dynamic link library (DLL) hijacking attacks have doubled in the past two years. DLL hijacking is a common technique in which attackers replace a library loaded by a legitimate process with a malicious one. It is used by...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

Supply chain cybersecurity hits Peak of Inflated Expectations

Supply chain cybersecurity has reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations, while generative AI (GenAI) is in the Trough of Disillusionment and presents an added threat to secure supply chains, according to Gartner. “The large number of multitier partners in an...

EA to be bought out for $55bn

In a deal worth $55-billion, Electronic Arts is to be acquired by an investor consortium comprised of PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, the Consortium will acquire 100% of EA, with PIF rolling over its...

Phishing further evolves with AI and stealth

Kaspersky detected and blocked over 142-million phishing link clicks in Q2 2025 - a 3,3% increase globally and a 25,7% increase in Africa from Q1. Currently, phishing is going through a shift driven by sophisticated AI-powered deception techniques and innovative...

MTN scores global first with core network upgrades

MTN South Africa has become the first operator globally to go-live with automated In-service Software Upgrade (ISSU) on Ericsson Packet Core Gateway (PCG) node with a collocated Packet Core Firewall. The modernisation brings a range of benefits to South Africa’s...

When trade deals expire: What’s at stake with AGOA?

Market access to the US could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed before its expiration today (30 September 2025). AGOA is a non-reciprocal US trade preference programme introduced in May 2000...

AI-enabling cloud services are the future of cloud

The adoption of AI within cloud services is poised to revolutionise IT operations, embedding AI as a fundamental element across everything from infrastructure management to application deployment. Significant investment from vendors is speeding up the commoditisation...

HashiCorp builds agentic infrastructure with Project infragraph

IBM company HashiCorp has introduced a series of infrastructure and security lifecycle innovations, and a preview of Project infragraph — a new strategic investment for the HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) that lays the groundwork for agentic infrastructure....

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Easing the move to PowerStore

Together, PowerStore native migration tools Storage vMotion and Datadobi create a robust, automated and non-disruptive migration strategy that supports diverse data types and workloads, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South...

Happy Pay, Peach Payments expand BNPL offerings

Happy Pay, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform, is collaborating with online payment gateway Peach Payments. The partnership allows Peach Payments’ merchants to offer customers a seamless, flexible payment experience by integrating Happy Pay’s interest-free...

Private cloud, on-premises options for HPE Aruba Networking Central

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has introduced an expansion of HPE Aruba Networking Central, the company’s security-first, AI-powered network management solution, with new deployment options. These include a virtual private cloud (VPC) environment for customers who...

Tips for dodging Easter-scammers

With South Africans gearing up for Easter celebrations, cybercriminals are also preparing – to scam. KnowBe4 Africa warns that holiday-themed fraud surges every year, preying on distracted shoppers and generous donors alike. “Scammers know we’re more relaxed during...

Stay off fraudsters’ hit lists this Easter

As we continue to see a surge in e-commerce activity in the lead up to Easter, FNB is urging customers to use trusted and secure merchants to avoid falling victim to fraudulent payment merchants when shopping online. “In recent months, we have seen a rise in a new...

Vox debuts end-point security

Vox has announced that it is adding end-point security to its suite of solutions for domestic customers. Recently, Interpol announced that cybercrime cost the South African economy R2,2-billion. While this figure largely points to attacks on organisations, it would be...

Tips for navigating the VAT increase

With the VAT increase looming on May 1, 2025, and the usual seasonal price hikes across various sectors like insurance and electricity, South Africans face a tightening financial landscape. As South Africans brace for the impact of these financial changes, it is...

Hybrid cloud key to agility, security, innovation

Hybrid cloud solutions have emerged as a cornerstone of modern IT strategy, offering businesses the flexibility to combine on-premises infrastructure with private and public cloud environments. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at...

Cybercriminals bypass ethics code to attack healthcare sector 

There was a time when cybercriminals held off from attacking the world’s healthcare institutions for reasons of ethics.  But no more. This is according to Shayimamba Conco, cyber security expert at Check Point Software Technologies, pointing out that there has been a...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Summary:The Project Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of IT and business projects within the Groups IT Portfolio. The role ensures the successful execution of initiatives that enable business efficiency, supply chain optimisation, and customer...

IT Business Analyst

IT Business AnalystAccelerate your career with a tech-savvy team!FULLY REMOTE !R 850 000 - R 1 020 000 CTCJoin a dynamic and innovative company that offers expert property advice and free valuations. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT skills and be part...

SAP Project Manager at QES

My client based in Johannesburg is currently looking for a SAP Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or Pharmaceutical Management, or a...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Summary:The Project Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of IT and business projects within the Groups IT Portfolio. The role ensures the successful execution of initiatives that enable business efficiency, supply chain optimisation, and customer...

IT Business Analyst – Remote Remote

IT Business AnalystAccelerate your career with a tech-savvy team!FULLY REMOTE !R 850 000 - R 1 020 000 CTCJoin a dynamic and innovative company that offers expert property advice and free valuations. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT skills and be part...

SAP Project Manager at QES – Gauteng Randburg

My client based in Johannesburg is currently looking for a SAP Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or Pharmaceutical Management, or a...

Application Development Manager

You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing, and building solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your exceptional problem-solving ability combined with your broad...

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IT Business AnalystAccelerate your career with a tech-savvy team!FULLY REMOTE !R 850 000 - R 1 020 000 CTCJoin a dynamic and innovative company that offers expert property advice and free valuations. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT skills and be part...

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You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing, and building solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your exceptional problem-solving ability combined with your broad...

IT Business Analyst – Remote Remote

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