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...

Windows 10 sunset, tariff dynamics spur PC market recovery

Global PC shipments grew 8,1% YoY in Q3 2025, according to Counterpoint Research, primarily driven by the approaching end-of-support for Microsoft Windows 10 and strategic inventory adjustments linked to evolving US import tariff policies. The Windows 10 sunset has...

SA’s greylist delisting a milestone for lasting reform

After much concerted effort and collaboration, South Africa’s exit from the FATF greylist is a milestone worth celebrating. It represents the tangible results of systemic reform across the financial sector, including regulation and prosecution, demonstrating that...

Self-service, live chat to dominate in customer service

Technologies that support digital-first service will overtake traditional channels such as phone and email as the most valuable technologies for customer service and support leaders in the next two years, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and...

Truecaller adds info about call intent

Truecaller has added a new feature to its caller identity service: it can now tell users not only who is calling, but the intent behind the call. Using artificial intelligence (AI), Truecaller can now provide contextual insights on incoming calls. It also includes...

Paratus launches first private mobile network in Namibia

Pan-African telco Paratus has launched its first private mobile network in Namibia with LTE and 5G technologies – the culmination, it says, of two decades of investment in the country and fighting off the challenges of dominant state-owned competitors. The company...

Mastercard in the driver’s seat with McLaren

Mastercard will be the new official Naming Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team from next year onwards. From the start of the next season in 2026, the team will be known as the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team which it says will represent an exciting new era not...

Lenovo to power FIFAe Finals 2025

FIFAe has confirmed that Lenovo’s Legion gaming technology will be used at its pinnacle competition in 2025 – football esports’ “World Cup Finals” - to be held in Riyadh from 10 to 19 December. Lenovo’s Legion Tower 7i, Legion gaming monitors, mice, keyboards,...

Millions of jobs, one movement

There’s nothing small about small business impact. South Africa’s small businesses aren’t just surviving - they’re driving our economy – and, together, they contribute over 40% of our GDP and employ two-thirds of the working force. Imagine the impact if we all gave...

New leak exposes 44m SA users’ records

Millions of South African users are among those affected by a massive new data leak. Cybernews researchers report that a data exposure affects more than 250-million identity records across seven countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab...

Vodacom goes live with virtual wheeling

Vodacom has fully operationalised its agnostic virtual wheeling platform. The company has delivered on a power purchase agreement (PPA) with IPP (independent power producer) SOLA Group to procure renewable electricity for commercial operations. The operation leverages...

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Human risk, AI, governance top cyber risks

As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and other new technologies evolve, cyber threats have become increasingly complex. Mimecast has unveiled its top cybersecurity predictions for 2025, identifying three critical areas of focus - Human Risk, Artificial...

How to survive – and learn from – a cyberattack

A recent study by South African cybersecurity firm Nclose revealed a sobering statistic: over 60% of businesses surveyed suffered at least one ransomware attack in the past two years, with 12% enduring six or more such attacks. By Javvad Malik, lead security awareness...

The role of analytics and AI in flood prediction and preparedness

An undeniable reality of living in the 21st century is that we are increasingly being confronted with changing weather patterns, writes Alexander Tikhonov, regional director of SAS Middle East, Turkiye and Africa. In densely populated communities, which are common in...

AI unlocks true document character recognition

One of the most significant recent developments when it comes to data management has been the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in optical character recognition (OCR). Through this advanced technology, companies can enhance their document processing capabilities and...

Transforming sales and service in banking: escape the app trap

In today’s rapidly changing digital environment, mobile apps have become essential for managing both personal lifestyles and financial activities. By Eshmael Mpabanga, client account lead within the financial services practice at Accenture, Africa However, despite...

4Sight moves from AltX to JSE Main Board

4Sight, a multinational diversified technology group, becomes the first Altx company to transfer its listing to the Main Board General Segment. 4Sight also becomes the first company to transition from AltX to the General Segment since the Financial Sector Conduct...

Commvault partners with CrowdStrike

Commvault has announced a new integration with the CrowdStrike Falcon cybersecurity platform, delivering layered threat detection and fast data recovery for joint customers. Commvault’s integration with the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon platform marks a significant...

Security Janus: two faces of DCAP systems

Sergio Bertoni, leading analyst at SearchInform, unpacks what DCAP systems are, and how they can be used to protect data.   DCAP for dummies On the one hand, various DCP/DAG systems aren’t magic unicorns. A lot of companies use them on the daily basis. The first...

Stay safe while using AI assistants

The new DeepSeek AI assistant has attracted a lot of attention in recent days. Kaspersky experts have also detected scam activity related to it. Due to high numbers of new users and an alleged cyberattack on DeepSeek, there are glitches in the registration process on...

Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related...

Senior Full Stack Developer (Hybrid)

Join a top healthtech company as a Senior Full Stack Developer and become part of no-politics, values-driven team revolutionizing healthcare through tech. This fast-growing company is making healthcare more affordable and accessible — and they're rewarding top talent...

Business Analyst

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for aligning business objectives with innovative technology solutions? Our client, a leading player in the FMCG sector, is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to drive the evolution of their...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer

Become part of a forward-thinking company that's transforming healthcare through innovative technology solutions. We're looking for high performers with a growth mindset to thrive in a hybrid, values-driven environment, with excellent opportunities for career...

Senior Full Stack Developer (Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Join a top healthtech company as a Senior Full Stack Developer and become part of no-politics, values-driven team revolutionizing healthcare through tech. This fast-growing company is making healthcare more affordable and accessible — and they're rewarding top talent...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for aligning business objectives with innovative technology solutions? Our client, a leading player in the FMCG sector, is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to drive the evolution of their...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Become part of a forward-thinking company that's transforming healthcare through innovative technology solutions. We're looking for high performers with a growth mindset to thrive in a hybrid, values-driven environment, with excellent opportunities for career...

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