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...

SMBs shift to more agile performance management

SMBs in South Africa increasingly recognise that traditional approaches to performance management no longer meet their needs in a world of digital transformation and hybrid working models, so traditional performance reviews are thus starting to give way to more agile,...

Intel AI platforms accelerate Microsoft Phi-3 GenAI models

Intel has validated and optimised its AI product portfolio across client, edge and data centre for several of Microsoft's Phi-3 family of open models. The Phi-3 family of small, open models can run on lower-compute hardware, be more easily fine-tuned to meet specific...

Downloads on app markets see slight stall

The number of app downloads on Google Play and iOS stores has taken a tumble during the second quarter of 2022, according to the numbers presented by SafeBettingSites.com, which says the combined number of downloads on both stores decreased by 4,2% y-o-y. According to...

Microsoft looks to fast-track youth entrepreneurship

Microsoft is expanding its partnership with the African Development Bank to support Africa's youth entrepreneurs under the bank's Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Banks (YEIB) Initiative. Through its African Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft will work with the...

Banking-as-a-service revenue on the rise

A new study from Juniper Research has found the total BaaS (Banking-as-a-Service) platform revenue will exceed $38-billion by 2027, rising from $11-billion in 2022. The rapid growth of 240% will be driven by BaaS' ability to deepen relationships between brands and...

International tourism back to 60% of pre-pandemic levels

International tourism has continued to show strong signs of recovery, with arrivals reaching 57% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2022. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals almost tripled in January...

Q4: What to expect in terms of liquidations and business rescue

Although consumers can expect some relief at the petrol pumps, our economy will take much longer to recover. Unfortunately, Covid-19 has left us with an economic crisis with inflation growing rapidly, rising interest rates and all-time high unemployment rates. This...

Views on corruption drive attitude to tax systems

Taxpayers' attitudes about paying taxes correlate closely with perceived levels of corruption, according to a major new study - Public Trust in Tax - by accountancy bodies ACCA and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). A survey of 5 900 people across 14...

The metaverse will open up opportunities for Africa

The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was held this year as the world continues to see complex socio-economic issues, writes Balkissa Ide Siddo, public policy director, sub-Saharan Africa. Many economies are still reeling from the Covid-19...

Untrained employees pose major security risk

Security specialist KnowBe4 has released a report showing that, without training, 21% of the untrained global workforce did not know who to go to when faced with a security breach. The minutes that lapse between an employee seeing a potential security threat and the...

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‘Tis the season to scam

As more people start shopping online, and with a bumper online season predicted, it doesn't pay to not have safeguards warns Sarel Lamprecht, MD of cyber-insurance company Phishield. 2016 is slowly winding down, and everyone is gearing up for a well-deserved break....

Datacentrix strikes gold with Huawei

Datacentrix has achieved gold level partnership status with Huawei Enterprise, allowing the organisation to provide Huawei's portfolio of cloud computing, enterprise networking, datacentre, collaboration and enterprise LTE solutions to local clients. Says Brian...

Bitdefender 2017 offers protection across any OS, device

Today's evolving threat landscape, where the criminals are getting more and more sophisticated and cunning, is driving the need for total security solutions that protect all devices, irrespective of operating system or manufacturer. With this in mind, Bitdefender has...

Internet of Things or Internet of Threats?

Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks, outlines five security trends to ensure businesses are adequately protected over the Christmas break. As businesses unwind for the holidays, many may take stock of the multiple data breaches, which exposed both corporate...

In2IT’s new office boasts Global Operations Centre

Global technology services firm, In2IT Technologies, has opened and unveiled its innovative Global Operations Centre (GOC) at its new, larger office located in the heart of Sandton. The move provided additional real estate not only for the GOC but also to cater to the...

The data explosion heard round the world

Massive forces are at work in the world of global communications that are driving, and will continue to drive, an explosion in data. According to John Biebelhausen, senior OEM marketing manager at Mellanox Technologies - a leading supplier of high-performance,...

Keep pace with the changing fraud landscape

While many businesses acknowledge the growing threat of fraud, more can be done to beat this crime - and win customers, writes Keith Wardell, head of commercial strategy for Experian South Africa. In the current day and age, it is surprising that businesses still...

Hackathons provide platform for innovation

Events like the recent 24-hour Blockchain Hackathon, run by Santam in conjunction with IBM and the Blockchain Academy, play an important role in the ongoing development and improvement of the software industry. This is according to SilverBridge senior software...

HP delivers new security services for MFPs

HP Inc has redesigned HP Managed Print Services (MPS) to help protect corporate print environments against cyberattacks with the world's most secure printing. New HP Secure MPS capabilities include advanced security professional services, software solutions and...

Detail, clarity in the new Philips Brilliance 4K range

Philips has introduced two new 4K Ultra HD monitors to the South African market: the Philips Brilliance 28-inch 4K Ultra HD LED Backlit Monitor and Philips Brilliance 43-inch 4K Ultra HD LCD. These monitors deliver four times the resolution of full HD. Both monitors...

Business Analyst – Remote Remote

Job Description Drive technology solutions to meet business goals in a diverse and inclusive environment. Leverage your industry experience and strong skills in systems and data to add value to our growing business.Responsibilities Design holistic business solutions,...

Systems Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

PurposeThe ERP Systems Specialist will help ensure our ERP system runs smoothly in the manufacturing department. They will learn the ERP system, train team members, troubleshoot issues, and communicate with the system service provider. Additionally, they will download...

Automated Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client is looking for an Automated Tested to join their team. The client is a leading consulting firm specializing in the development of cutting-edge operational mine management software for the mining industry. Their team comprises talented developers...

Systems Administrator

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Administrator to join their team, based in East London.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT systems and network administration, as well as experience with cloud computing and...

Technical Test Analyst

Join Our Team as a Technical Test Analyst! Are you passionate about ensuring software excellence through meticulous testing and automation? Do you thrive in dynamic, Agile environments where quality is paramount? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Role...

Developer

Job Description Join a leading JSE-listed financial organization. Work on key projects, contributing to digital transformation. Design and develop advanced systems, enhancing client journeys through updated websites and software applications.Responsibilities Deliver...

Business Intelligence System Analyst

The Business Intelligence System Analyst is responsible for understanding business needs, gathering requirements, and designing solutions that leverage data to drive business decisions and strategy. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders across various...

Systems Administrator – Eastern Cape East London

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Administrator to join their team, based in East London.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT systems and network administration, as well as experience with cloud computing and...

Technical Test Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Team as a Technical Test Analyst! Are you passionate about ensuring software excellence through meticulous testing and automation? Do you thrive in dynamic, Agile environments where quality is paramount? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Role...

Developer – Remote Remote

Job Description Join a leading JSE-listed financial organization. Work on key projects, contributing to digital transformation. Design and develop advanced systems, enhancing client journeys through updated websites and software applications.Responsibilities Deliver...

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