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...

Equinix plans $22m data centre in Lagos

Digital infrastructure company Equinix says it will open its next high performance data centre in Lagos – a $22-million investment it says marks the first phase of an ambitious investment plan of around $100-million to transform Africa’s digital landscape over the...

Openserve to offer Giga Connect

In February 2026, Openserve will launch Giga Connect, providing dedicated network-to-network connectivity for network operators, service providers, financial institutions, public sector organisations, large enterprises, OTT providers, and data centres where...

New CEO for Microsoft SA

Microsoft has announced that Vukani Mngxati has been appointed as CEO of Microsoft South Africa, effective 1 October 2025. Mngxati has more than 25 years of experience in enterprise modernisation and strategic innovation, having held several leadership positions at...

Hubble captures puzzling galaxy

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy that’s hard to categorise. The galaxy in question is NGC 2775, which lies 67-million light-years away in the constellation Cancer (the Crab). NGC 2775 sports a smooth, featureless centre that is devoid of...

Long-awaited liquidity looms for local tech venture capitalists

Investment analysts Endeavor South Africa has highlighted fintech acquisitions worth billions and rising exit momentum across Africa as a proof point for a maturing ecosystem. The company says a string of high-profile exits in South Africa’s tech and fintech sectors...

Accelerate productivity with AI-powered ‘nudgetech’

HR organisations are under mounting pressure to increase productivity as leaders double-down on generative AI (GenAI) investments – however, productivity gains remain elusive. LJ Justice, research director in the Gartner HR practice, looks at understanding the...

Details on the npm Shai-Hulud worm supply chain attack

Kaspersky Threat Research has conducted an analysis of the Shai-Hulud worm's patient zero package, providing insights into how the self-replicating malware launched its widespread supply chain attack on the npm ecosystem. According to the latest Kaspersky research,...

Finalists for Verto Awards 2025 announced

Financial technology company Verto has announced the list of companies that made it to the final stage of its Verto Awards 2025. Started on 6 February, applications were open to early-stage startups that have been operating for about two years in South Africa,...

New cloud platform looks to transform global air traffic

Air traffic control (ATC) authorities around the world continue to face challenges with messaging systems that are limited in their capabilities, operationally demanding, and slow to adapt to modern needs making it harder to coordinate across borders and keep pace...

Thauronix gears up for SA’s changing cybersecurity landscape

Thauronix has become the latest South African company to join the Thales Accelerate Partner Network, enabling local organisations to access world-class technologies that safeguard digital assets and ensure secure access across complex IT environments. Thales IAM...

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Mike Smits appointed group MD of EFT Corporation

EFT Corporation has appointed Mike Smits, formerly chief financial officer, as group MD. “With a strong background in business growth and market expansion, this role allows me to focus on operational execution, market expansion, and customer engagement which is the...

The lessons from Adolescence

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How to build a data-centric enterprise

During this decade, data has become an important tool in enterprise decision-making, especially as it sets the stage for realising AI-enabled applications and infrastructure, writes Dominika Oliver, senior GM: software engineering at Red Hat. The push to become more...

Hiding in plain sight: The stealthy attack chain of PDF files

Over 400-billion PDFs were opened last year, and 16-billion documents were edited in Adobe Acrobat. Over 87% of organisations use PDFs as a standard file format for business communication, making them ideal vehicles for attackers to hide malicious code. Cybercriminals...

ERP owners turn payroll, HR into data-driven value creators

Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax...

The DeepSeek effect: navigating AI’s new frontier

DeepSeek has emerged as a game-changer in artificial intelligence (AI), offering a robust platform redefining how businesses approach AI integration. By Harshwardhan Dixit, group product manager at In2IT Technologies. Founded in 2023, this AI solution has drawn...

Acer Africa offers ‘Eggstra Protection’

Acer Africa is excited to announce the launch of its "Eggstra Protection" campaign for South African customers From yesterday (8 April 2025) and running until 30 April 2025, Acer is providing a three-year extended warranty on selected laptops for just R199. "We...

Partnerships unlock capital for African agriculture

Africa's agricultural sector is the beating heart of countless economies across the continent. It's a lifeblood, a source of income for millions, and a vital contributor to GDP. By Jérôme van Innis, co-founder of Pumpkn.io Yet, despite its immense potential,...

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My family and I regularly visit a restaurant where we are served by the same waiter. After a few visits, he noticed that two of us are left-handed and started putting our coffee cups down so that the handles are easily accessible for us. Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria...

C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We are seeking a skilled C# Developer to join our software development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality applications using the Microsoft .NET framework. You will collaborate closely...

IOS Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

I'm assisting my client in finding a skilled iOS Developer to join their dynamic and innovative technology team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications, contributing to a fast-growing and impactful...

SQL Developer (Remote) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

We're looking for a SQL Developer who has NoSQL experience or a very strong SQL Developer who is passionate about Database and Datawarehouse Development who would like to upskill in NoSQL. If you love designing data ecosystems that scale, thrive on optimizing complex...

Senior SAP BTP Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients. We are looking for a Senior SAP BTP Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid arrangement. The Senior SAP BTP...

Senior SAP BTP Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients. We are looking for a Senior SAP BTP Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid arrangement. The Senior SAP BTP...

DevOps

DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level) Help shape scalable cloud infrastructure and innovation for social impactRemote South Africa | R60,000 to R80,000 per month | 12-month renewable contract About Our ClientOur client is a purpose-driven, multidisciplinary organization...

Information Management Manager

To manage and develop the procurement, supply and distribution of information for Investor Services at its clients to support their needs and objectives. To work with electronic information, especially online databases, content management systems and internet...

DevOps – Western Cape Cape Town Region

DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level) Help shape scalable cloud infrastructure and innovation for social impactRemote South Africa | R60,000 to R80,000 per month | 12-month renewable contract About Our ClientOur client is a purpose-driven, multidisciplinary organization...

Information Management Manager – Remote Remote

To manage and develop the procurement, supply and distribution of information for Investor Services at its clients to support their needs and objectives. To work with electronic information, especially online databases, content management systems and internet...

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