Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance
The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...
Africa’s growth holds firm amid global turbulence
Africa’s economies are projected to grow at 4,2% in 2026, moderating slightly from 4,4% in 2025, before rebounding to 4,4% in 2027. The findings of the 2026 African Economic Outlook from the African Development Bank Group underscore the continent's continued...
Liquid C2, Google open first-for-Africa Partner Experience Centre
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud in Johannesburg. The facility is designed to empower partners and resellers to move beyond traditional distribution, providing the immersive,...
Global trade is growing, but fragility rises
Global trade grew by $2,5-trillion in 2025, increasing by about 7,5% to a record of $35-trillion, according to the latest edition of the Global Trade Update from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Trade in goods drove most of the...
Air cargo saw demand start to rise
Global air cargo demand was up in February, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 11,2% compared to February 2025 levels (which saw 11,6% for international operations)....
Explainable AI to drive LLM observability investments
Gartner predicts that by 2028, the growing importance of explainable AI (XAI) will drive large language model (LLM) observability investments to 50% of GenAI deployments, up from 15% today. Gartner defines XAI as a set of capabilities that describes a model,...
AI-driven sales enablement will speed sales stage velocity
By 2029, sales organisations with AI-driven enablement functions will achieve 40% faster sales stage velocity than those using traditional enablement approaches, according to Gartner. Findings from a Gartner survey of 227 chief sales officers (CSOs) in August and...
Smart glasses redefine XR market
Global extended reality (XR) device shipments grew 44,4% year-over-year in 2025, driven primarily by rapid adoption of smart glasses, according to new data from the (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker and Worldwide Quarterly...
Small offices fall victim to Russian military compromise
Forest Blizzard, a threat actor linked to the Russian military, has been compromising insecure home and small-office Internet equipment like routers, then modifying their settings in ways that turn them into part of the actor’s malicious infrastructure. The threat...
Low-loss materials optimise communication, radar signals
The emergence of 5G and 6G telecommunications, along with the rise of data centre demand and advanced automotive radar systems, is presenting a need for low-loss materials to optimise transmission. As the sensitivity of communications is increasing in line with these...
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Vodacom invest R400m in Eastern Cape infrastructure
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Kaspersky and NITDA join forces in Nigeria
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Datacentrix earns top spot in Analytico survey
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Solar growth sparks safety concerns over fire risks
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Veeam launches software appliance
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Qlik achieves AWS GenAI competency
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What if your staff’s AI chats are hacked?
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Africa’s hybrid energy edge: where risk can be turned into resilience and sustainability
The cost of electricity in sub-Saharan Africa is 3 188% of income per capita making it the highest globally and nearly 3,5-times the cost of the next highest region, South Asia. Edith Kikonyogo, MD: Africa at Aggreko talks resources, energy instability and the growing...
AI needs clean data to help protect mines and communities
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Innovation without fragility: retail’s balancing act
The global retail sector, projected to reach $35,2-trillion in 2025, has digital channels driving more than 60% of influenced sales and each successful click and customer collection is the result of a thousand moving parts. Peter Ludi, business development executive...
Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements Minimum 3-5 years of full-stack development experienceStrong Python (Django) and Angular skillsProven ability to...
Full Stack Developer (Entry) 1428 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Mendix Developer – Gauteng at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
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IT Support Technician at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of IT Support Technician. Key Responsibilities: Support desktop computer, laptops and , as well as support of remote officeTroublesshoot basic network...
Mendix Developer – Gauteng at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – Gauteng Gauteng
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Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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