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...

Intel expands AI chip portfolio with Crescent Island

In the race for dominance in the AI chip space, Intel has added to its AI accelerator portfolio with a new data centre GPU – codenamed Crescent Island. “AI is shifting from static training to realtime, everywhere inference - driven by agentic AI,” says Sachin Katti,...

AMD opens the kimono on new ‘Helios’ platform

For the first time, chip manufacturer AMD has showcased a static display of its “Helios” rack scale platform at the Open Commute Project (OCP) Global Summit in San Jose. Developed based on the new Open Rack Wide (ORW) specification introduced by Meta, “Helios” extends...

US government to buy into Intel

The US government is poised to take a 10% equity stake in Intel. The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Softbank Group will invest a further $2-billion in the US chip-maker. Now, according to news reports, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the...

Stablecoin adoption leads to global expansion for Yellow Card

Following its rapid progress in Africa, Yellow Card – a leading stablecoin payments infrastructure provider – is expanding into other key emerging markets including Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Colombia. The company’s global expansion is...

Nvidia slide exposes risks in tech-driven rally 

A sudden stumble in Nvidia stock has shaken Wall Street, sending the Nasdaq 100 down 1,4% in one of its sharpest drops since April. The selloff highlights both the enduring power of the AI story and the fragility of markets built on a handful of names, says Nigel...

Young economic thinkers engage with Nobel laureates

A cohort of young South African scientists will represent the country at the 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences (#LINOecon) in Lindau, Germany, from 26 to 30 August 2025. They were chosen through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted...

Threat to dissolve SA Tourism board raises governance red flags

According to a recent media report, the Minister of Tourism has allegedly threatened to dissolve the SA Tourism board over what has been described as an unlawful meeting during which it appears to have been resolved that the CEO of the organisation would be suspended...

Nominations open for 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has opened nominations for the 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards which, this year, will celebrate “Excellence in an AI-Driven World”. The IITPSA President’s Awards recognise outstanding...

Women are losing out in Africa’s gig work boom

Platform work – including ride-hailing, food delivery and online freelancing – has been praised as a new avenue for women’s employment in Africa. However, a landmark study spanning five African countries has revealed that while men and women share many of the same...

Older workers rely on Gen Z for AI coaching

Gen Z employees are playing a pivotal role in driving AI adoption across the workforce, coaching older colleagues to help unlock productivity and collaboration gains in hybrid working environments. A new global study from International Workplace Group (IWG), based on...

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Obsidian appointed reseller partner for Lansweeper

Global IT asset management platform Lansweeper, established to help businesses better understand, manage and protect their IT devices and networks, has selected open software solution supplier Obsidian Systems as its reseller partner. A big part of Lansweeper’s global...

Prepaid debit cards could increase intra-African trade 

As businesses seek to expand across African borders, cashless payment solutions offer a safer method of transferring money. One offering, prepaid debit cards, provides security while mitigating many infrastructure and regulatory challenges, writes Amber Thetford,...

Fleet telematics evolution must be holistic

Fleet management systems adoption in South Africa is accelerating, leading to safer roads. To keep up with rapidly evolving technology in telematics, Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet South Africa, advises fleet operators to view their systems through a more...

Libraries and the transformative power of storytelling

In a world increasingly dominated by digital distractions, the art of storytelling fosters connection and serves to preserve our culture and shared heritage, writes Chris de Beer, director at the Qualibooks Group. Storytelling is important for a number of reasons....

What to do with your old servers when transitioning to the cloud?

As businesses move to the cloud, the question of what to do with legacy IT infrastructure – especially older servers – becomes increasingly pressing. Rather than discarding these assets, companies should consider refurbishing servers, a sustainable and financially...

Master the challenges of unified comms

As the digital era accelerates, organisations increasingly demand communication solutions that are seamless, reliable, and adaptable. Unified communications (UC) platforms offer a way to streamline operations, boost collaboration, and enable real-time data flow. By:...

Close the Readiness Gap for fast recovery

While many have invested heavily in frontline defence tools to try to keep out bad actors, they have spent far less time and money preparing for what happens when the criminals eventually get in. And they will get in. By Darren Thomson, field chief technology officer:...

Rise in telco fraud threatens digital trust

Telecommunications fraud is on the rise in South Africa, with the sector seeing one of the highest suspected digital fraud attempt rates globally. In 2023 alone, 15,5% of all suspected digital fraud attempts in South Africa targeted the telecom industry, marking a...

The true cost of Africa’s counterfeit electrical goods trade

Financial pressures in South Africa and across Africa have led to a surge in demand for cheaper products, creating a lucrative market for counterfeiters. This has even extended to electrical goods which have infiltrated between 40% to 80% of markets on the continent,...

Shifting trade networks and their impact on Africa

As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, shifting trade relationships among major economies are set to have profound impacts on African trade. By Michelle Knowles, head of trade and working capital (pan-Africa), and Michael von Fintel, head of financial...

Senior ICT Technician – Centurion

OVERVIEW:A market leader in cutting-edge Telecommunications is seeking a skilled and proactive ICT Technician to join their team in Centurion. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with firewalls, telephony systems, and networking infrastructure. This role...

SAP Basis Consultant (ESS/MSS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position. SAP ESS/MSS Basis Consultant Job Overview The consultant will provide technical and functional support and maintenance services for SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA systems, focusing on Employee Self-Service (ESS) and Manager Self-Service...

Lead / Senior Application Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative applications and systems that drive our business forward. As a technical leader,...

DevOps Engineer – 1628

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Embedded Software Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer based in CPT, with expertise in C/C++ or Assembly programming. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++AssemblyJavaGoWindows OSOODShould you meet the requirements for...

Senior ICT Technician – Centurion – Gauteng Centurion

OVERVIEW:A market leader in cutting-edge Telecommunications is seeking a skilled and proactive ICT Technician to join their team in Centurion. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with firewalls, telephony systems, and networking infrastructure. This role...

DevOps Engineer – 1628 – Gauteng Pretoria

DevOps EngineerESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Experience in configuration/development of IT Observability solutionsDeep knowledge/understanding of OpenTelemetry framework, open-source technologies like Grafana (Tempo, Loki, Mimir), Prometheus and Nagios as monitoring...

Embedded Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

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