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...

Cloud, AI key in solving African challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - Businesses today operate in an environment of global challenges such as economic and global uncertainties that impact profit margins and supply chains. Kholiwe Makhohliso, MD: southern Africa at SAP Africa, believes that within these challenges...

SAP embeds AI to help business stay agile

Kathy Gibson reports – Over the last few years, businesses around the world have faced one disruption after the other. “This why we say that businesses unusual is the new business as usual,” says Hans-Peter Fulle, chief business officer: EMEA at SAP. “And that is why...

Cell C to be restructured, refinanced

Blue Label Telecoms, together with various subsidiaries, has concluded binding long-form agreements with Cell C and various Cell C financial stakeholders, including certain shareholders and creditors of Cell C. The deal is unconditional and all conditions precedent...

New Webb image captures clearest view of Neptune’s rings in decades

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has shown off its capabilities closer to home with its first image of Neptune. Not only has Webb captured the clearest view of this distant planet’s rings in more than 30 years, but its cameras reveal the ice giant in a whole new...

Supply chain leaders are investing in AI and automation

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are navigating significant supply chain challenges brought on by a global Covid-19 pandemic, inflation, climate change and geopolitical events, and how they plan to future-proof their supply chains. An IBM Institute for Business...

Nvidia unveils next-gen RTX GPUs, AI workflows in the cloud

New cloud services to support AI workflows and the launch of a new generation of GeForce RTX GPUs featured yesterday in Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's GTC keynote. "Computing is advancing at incredible speeds, the engine propelling this rocket is accelerated computing, and...

AMD debuts Ryzen 7020 Series for high-end mobile performance

AMD has unveiled the new Ryzen 7020 Series and Athlon 7020 Series Processor lineup, built on the "Zen 2" core architecture and featuring AMD RDNA 2 graphics. The Ryzen and Athlon 7020 Series Processors for mobile deliver excellent everyday performance and up to 12...

Turbulence set to dent resilient PC monitor market

The global PC monitor market posted positive results in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), registering a 2,7% rise in shipments compared to the same quarter a year ago. Although the result was higher than expected, a deteriorating macroeconomic environment with rising...

Accountancy profession lags in digital transformation

While there is substantial room for growth in digital transformation in accountancy, the commitment to and advancement of it, is slow. This is according to insights from the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) 2021 Existing and Prospective...

Bitcoin burns through electricity

Bitcoin accounts for as much as 77% of the electricity consumed on cryptos, according to data presented by Bankless Time. "This is an alarming statistic and one that should cause concern for all those involved in the crypto world," says BanklesTimes CEO Jonathan...

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HPE removes barriers to IoT adoption

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced new innovations that help organisations rapidly, securely and cost-effectively deploy Internet of Things (IoT) devices in wide area, enterprise and industrial deployments. The solutions include: * HPE Mobile...

Data backups can save you from hackers

Over the past few years, millions of PCs from around the world have been locked or had their files encrypted as a result of devious malware. According to Kaspersky Security Bulletin, in 2015 there were 1,966,324 registered notifications for attempted malware...

Kevin Hardy to lead BT’s expansion in Africa

BT has announced that Kevin Hardy, currently BT's head of sales for Africa, has been appointed to lead operations across the region as MD, with immediate effect. Hardy replaces Oliver Fortuin, who will leave the business in February 2017. Kevin Taylor, BT president...

SA’s Hyperli launches new online deal marketplace

Hot on the heels of Groupon's exit from the South African market, newly-formed Hyperli has launched a newly-curated online marketplace focused on delivering relevant deals to South African consumers. Collective online buying has been part of the South African psyche...

Shamoon rebooted?

It seems that the Shamoom cyber-attacks have returned, according to this blog post co-written by Raj Samani, chief technology officer: EMEA at Intel Security, and Christiaan Beek. We have recently received notifications and samples from impacted organisations in the...

Vodacom debuts uncapped Fibre-To-The-Home plans

Vodacom has launched uncapped price plans on the third party infrastructure networks where it sells fibre broadband services as an Internet Service Provider. This will allow customers to use as much data as they want at all times without worrying about running out of...

Enhancing productivity, transparency in IT support

For local enterprises of all sizes, employee productivity and staff motivation are two of the biggest stumbling blocks on the path to growth and sustainability. Within the IT support environment, in particular, businesses often suffer from a lack of transparency, and...

Filmmaker Gareth Pon punts WD’s My Cloud EX4100

An independent South African filmmaker, photographer and creative consultant, Gareth Pon is best known as Africa's Top Instagrammer. Having spent the last few years investigating the potential of mobile photography while growing his worldwide network of friends and...

Xero predicts AI will transform accounting

Technological innovation is transforming the accounting profession, with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning set to have a big impact over the next few years. Cloud-based accounting software Xero was one of the first platforms to see the potential that...

Decision Inc delivers value, ROI for food retailer

Decision Inc has implemented SAP BPC at one of Africa's biggest food retailers, assisting more than 500 users across HR planning, financial planning and financial consolidation. The solution has seen a reduction in budgeting and planning down from months to days. The...

Full Stack – Java (fully remote)

Fully Remote! Candidates can work from anywhere in South Africa Seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join our growing team servicing local and offshore clients in the financial services space.You must have strong communication skills and the ability to...

Business Analyst

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

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

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...

Full Stack – Java (fully remote) – Gauteng Sandown

Fully Remote! Candidates can work from anywhere in South Africa Seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join our growing team servicing local and offshore clients in the financial services space.You must have strong communication skills and the ability to...

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...

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