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...

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...

Agentic AI to take business automation to new heights

Agentic AI is expected to play a central role in the digital transformation of enterprise systems to AI-native stacks, says data and analytics group GlobalData. Agentic AI holds much promise for improving the efficiency of enterprise workflows, reducing costs, and...

Consistency in new vehicle sales indicates stability

New vehicle sales surpassed the 50 000-unit volume for the second consecutive month during August, making the significant volume more than a mere spike as has been the case in recent times. Volumes of more than 50 000 have previously been single month spikes, making...

Linux and Windows users come under attack

New Kaspersky data has shown that more Windows and Linux users faced vulnerability exploits in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. The total number of vulnerabilities registered in the first half of 2025, according to cve.org, also increased compared to previous...

The worrying state of mental health in SA’s township adolescents

A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study has found that more than half of adolescents in a South African township are living with significant symptoms of anxiety and depression - and that the ways they cope with stress may be making their struggles worse. In her...

Air cargo on the up in July

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5,5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6% for international operations); and that...

inDrive levelling the e-hailing playing field

Reaffirming its commitment to boosting drivers’ earnings, mobility app inDrive has invested around R1,3-million every month in driver bonuses across South Africa - amounting to more than R8-million in the past six months. According to Ashif Black, country...

Digital assets, AI are hot as fintechs pull in $44,7bn

Despite the cautious optimism permeating the fintech sector heading into 2025, the first half of the year saw fintech investment and deals slow considerably amid headwinds from ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns around evolving trade policies. Total fintech...

The rise and rise of the AI PC

Artificial intelligence (AI) PCs will represent 31% of the total PC market globally by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, which says worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 77,8-million units this year. “AI PCs are reshaping the market, but their...

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Transforming e-waste into sustainable tech solutions

In today's world, electronic devices are essential, improving our lives and connecting us like never before. By Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell Technologies South Africa While this digital evolution has brought about incredible advancements and...

Commvault automates Active Directory forest recovery

Commvault has expanded its platform to provide full and automated forest recovery for Microsoft Active Directory. As organisations continue to combat non-stop cyberattacks and threats, Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery for Active Directory Enterprise Edition is...

Cisco secures enterprise AI transformation

Cisco has announced Cisco AI Defense to enable and safeguard AI transformation within enterprises. As AI technology advances, new safety concerns and security threats are emerging at an unprecedented speed which existing security solutions are unprepared to protect...

Wise Move partners with MyProperty to simplify home relocation

Online moving services booking platform Wise Move has announced a new partnership with independent property portal MyProperty. With the South African Reserve Bank expected to cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 7.25% by March this year, and a recent spike in new...

Mediclinic aims for carbon neutrality, invests in renewables

A vision of being carbon neutral by 2030 is an ambitious one. Especially with an organisation that has a large national footprint, unique local challenges and a reliance mainly on a coal generated power supply challenged by loadshedding. In 2021, with ten short years...

These are the main business headaches related to IT security

According to the recent Kaspersky IT Security Economics report, the majority of companies surveyed globally find the loss of productivity, securing complex tech environments, and enabling data protection to be the most concerning business issues, driven by growing IT...

Resilience is key for businesses in 2025

Anyone who has run a business in South Africa over the past few years knows that it is more of a roller coaster ride than a cruise on an open highway, and 2024 has had its usual share of ups and downs. This is the opinion of Friedrich Meisenholl, regional investment...

A guide to GenAI in banking

The global banking landscape is experiencing seismic shifts, driven by the rapid advancement of technology and evolving consumer expectations. By Eshmael Mpabanga, client account lead in the financial services practice at Accenture, Africa South Africa, with its...

Adaptigent, Africonology in strategic African partnership

mainframe integration and data access solutions company Adaptigent and Africonology Solutions, a South African-based quality assurance and software testing consulting company, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation across...

iContact BPO partners with M4Jam

In the fast-paced world of business process outsourcing (BPO), meeting peak season hiring demands is no small feat. Onboarding hundreds, sometimes thousands, of agents across geographically dispersed locations poses significant challenges in terms of resources,...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking an accomplished Full Stack Developer (Expert) to join their forward-thinking IT team in South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on pioneering global projects that combine cutting-edge cloud technologies,...

MS SQL/ No SQL Developer at Ntice Search

Our Client is looking for a highly skilled NoSQL Developer with strong SQL capabilities to join their dynamic development team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in designing, optimizing, and maintaining both relational and non-relational databases that...

Business Analyst

Global Leader seeks newly qualified Chartered Accountant to join their team as a Business Analyst.The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting commercial pricing strategies, regulatory submissions, cost analysis, and transformation initiatives. This...

Python Dev (focus: Cloud & Splunk) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client who is booming in the automotive space seeks an expert Developer in the Python, cloud and Splunk environment for a long-term venture in the Gauteng area.What you will be doing:· Design, development, and maintenance of the platform.· Provide 2nd and 3rd...

MS SQL/ No SQL Developer at Ntice Search – Gauteng Gauteng

Our Client is looking for a highly skilled NoSQL Developer with strong SQL capabilities to join their dynamic development team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in designing, optimizing, and maintaining both relational and non-relational databases that...

Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Global Leader seeks newly qualified Chartered Accountant to join their team as a Business Analyst.The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting commercial pricing strategies, regulatory submissions, cost analysis, and transformation initiatives. This...

Machine Learning Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Senior Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced machine learning solutions that drive business impact. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead complex...

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