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...

Datatec reports first-half growth

Datatec’s results for the first half of the 2026 financial year were boosted by continued margin expansion and a strong profit-growth trajectory in Westcon, driven by a growing recurring software and services mix. Over 70% of sales are now derived from software and...

Cisco debuts Nvidia reference architecture

Cisco is introducing major advancements to accelerate secure, scalable AI across market segments. Leading the announcements is the Cisco N9100, the first Nvidia partner-developed data centre switch based on Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon. With this switch,...

These are the technologies shaping government AI adoption

Sovereign AI and AI agents are expected to shape public sector adoption of AI within the next two to five years, according to Gartner. Both have reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Government Services. Gartner Hype...

New hydrogen project puts SA on the map in global clean energy research

In a significant step advancing research, innovation, and sustainable practices in South Africa’s hydrogen energy sector, Standard Bank has partnered with the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to establish the Standard Bank Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy....

Facebook users targeted in new credential-stealing campaign

Since late August, the Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has been observing a new malicious campaign leveraging a stealer - a type of malware designed to steal passwords and other account information - dubbed StealC v2 and being spread through...

GIBS Route to Market is back for 2025

The GIBS Route to Market entrepreneurial programme, now entering its third year, will bring together Aspen Pharmacare (medical and health industries), DHL (logistics) and - for the first time - uMngeni-uThukela Water (water), in partnership with leading South African...

SA corporate travel set for major rebound

There is renewed momentum for corporate travel across Africa with nearly half (46%) of customers in EMEA planning to increase their travel spend in FY26, according to Flight Centre Travel Group’s annual global State of the Market survey. This represents a significant...

The increasingly precarious lives of domestic workers

One in three domestic workers still earn below minimum wage and, as the cost-of-living soars, are struggling to survive, according to Sweepsouth’s 8th Annual Report on Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions. Based on a national survey of 5 039 domestic workers,...

Changing the way money moves

With stablecoins enjoying a massive surge globally – and a virtual explosion in Africa driven by the need for efficient cross-border payments, remittances, and a hedge against economic volatility – Mesh.trade has launched South Africa’s first yield-bearing digital...

Assessing and mitigating extreme weather risks

Heads of enterprise risk management (ERM) must prepare their organisations for the risks associated with extreme weather events, according to Gartner. “Extreme weather events now rank in the top 10 of Gartner’s quarterly emerging risk report, with global data showing...

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Key trends driving loyalty program design in 2025

As businesses strive to foster stronger connections with their customers, 2025 will see key shifts in how loyalty programs are designed and executed. The focus is increasingly on personalisation, engagement, and delivering meaningful and tangible value. Gordon Wilson,...

Does your HR software have what it takes to inspire employee growth?

Effectively managing core HR operations is critical to the success of any business. Even minor errors in these processes can lead employees to question the company’s credibility and reliability, which can negatively impact trust and morale. To avoid such issues,...

E-commerce and real-time payments transform SA’s economic landscape

In 2025, South Africa finds itself at the crossroads of a digital revolution, writes Gabriel Swanepoel, country manager of Mastercard Southern Africa. Rapid advancements in technology and shifting consumer expectations are creating opportunities to reshape the...

Avoid the trap of deepfake scams

In today’s digitally driven world, we are inundated with cyber scams, both direct and indirect, daily. As cybersecurity technology evolves to block traditional attacks, cybercriminals are increasingly turning to social engineering - manipulative psychological tactics...

The hidden dangers of increasingly advanced AI assistants 

As the use of AI assistants in South Africa continues to grow, so do the risks. Zaheer Ebrahim, Trend Micro’s solutions architect for the Middle East and Africa, unpacks some of the emerging threats. The evolution of AI assistants over the past few years is nothing...

B-BBEE strategies shift from transactional to transformative

A transactional strategy often prioritises short-term gains and superficial compliance, whereas a transformational approach involves a deeper, more holistic transformation of an organisation's DNA. By aligning initiatives with the broader goals of the B-BBEE...

Energy storage key for aligning mines’ goals

During the 1990s and early 2000s South African mines bought electricity from Eskom at regulated tariffs which were globally competitive. By Jonathan Skeen, MD: commercial at SOLA Eskom prioritised the mines as their most important customers, and faced few hurdles...

Intelligent connectivity to stay competitive, adaptive

What do more than 5-billion global Internet users need every day? The answer can be summed up in one word: “connectivity”. In a world marked by extreme disruptions and growing fragmentation, the need for intelligent connectivity has never been more critical. This is...

AI drives efficiencies in mining

The mining industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation, spurred by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This era of advanced connectivity, analytics, automation and manufacturing technologies is poised to revolutionise the sector at nearly every...

Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager (Retail) to join them on an independent contract basis Fulltime in Office / Cape Town based Blue Yonder softwareRetail / Supply chain / FMCGWFM / HR Value PropositionYou will be part of delivering...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0577 – Gauteng Pretoria

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Java, Angular, and SQL.Implement AWS cloud solutions to...

Technical Test Analyst

Seeking a Technical Test Analyst responsible for testing web-based software applications, performing software installations, and maintaining test environments. Key Requirements Strong Maths skillsISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalentProficiency in...

Software Tester

Software Tester Join a growing software development company focused on precision and product excellence. Durban (office based) | R25 000 - R35 000 | 8am to 5pm About Our Client Our client develops scalable, high-quality digital software solutions that power business...

Specialist DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the role: The Specialist DevOps Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment automation and efficient infrastructure processes. This role involves close collaboration with development and...

Mid-Level Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the Role The role of the Mid-Level Cloud Engineer is to design, deploy, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions that meet business objectives. The position requires hands-on experience in managing cloud environments,...

Mid-Level Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the RoleThe Mid-Level Project Manager is responsible for managing medium-sized projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role involves coordinating project resources,...

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