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...

SA businesses must build digital resilience

As organisations worldwide navigate an increasingly fragmented digital landscape, South African businesses face unique challenges that demand urgent attention to cybersecurity and data infrastructure, according to BDO's latest Techtonic States report. The global...

Brands are back in the phishing spotlight

There has been a significant surge in brand impersonation attacks targeting users’ most trusted digital services, with Microsoft once again the most exploited brand, appearing in 40% of all phishing attempts worldwide – a significant rise that highlights attackers’...

Nvidia releases open dataset, models for multilingual speech AI

There are about 7 000 languages in the world, but just a small fraction of them are supported by AI language models. Nvidia is tackling the problem with a new dataset and models that support the development of high-quality speech recognition and translation AI for 25...

Africa sustaining efforts to end mpox outbreaks

One year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), African countries have scaled up response measures and made significant progress to curb the spread of the virus. Coordinated action between...

Hout Bay’s mussels reveal hidden pollution crisis

A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study has revealed that Hout Bay’s marine environment is seriously threatened by pharmaceutical and personal care product compounds (PPCPs) that persist and bio-accumulate in marine life - even kilometres away from pollution...

Sports fans want AI to serve up dynamic digital content

Sports fans are turning to more dynamic digital content experiences, with AI, personalisation and real-time features central to how they engage with sports. New global research commissioned by IBM, which polled more than 20 000 sports fans across 12 countries, shows...

AI helps design superdrugs to kill drug-resistant bacteria

With help from artificial intelligence (AI), MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the...

SA’s growing cyber risk can’t be managed by firewalls alone

Recent cyberattacks on major airlines, mining companies, and government departments have exposed just how vulnerable even South Africa’s most established institutions are and reinforces the reality that cybercrime is no longer simply a hypothetical risk....

Vodacom gets Competition Commission approval for Maziv acquisition

Vodacom Group has received the go-ahead from South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court to proceed with its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv, the entity that houses all the fibre assets owned by Community Investments Ventures Holding (CIVH), including Vumatel...

Bitcoin continues to soar to record highs

Bitcoin has surged to fresh record highs this week, trading above $123 000 and pushing further past July’s peak as momentum from institutional buying, corporate treasury adoption, US policy support, and sovereign-level gains continues to build. The world’s largest...

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Why data is your business’s next revenue stream

There’s often an 'aha' moment when businesses first realise that the average datasets they engage with daily – once thought to be niche, isolated and confidential – can be leveraged for greater value. By Mark Randall, director of information services at the JSE The...

Stay vigilant against fraud as Black Friday approaches

With Black Friday around the corner – a time when credit and account cards are in heavy use – RCS is urging consumers to stay alert against the rise in fraudulent activities. “The increase is the use of online platforms for shopping and managing bills, opens us up to...

Capitec Implements Cisco’s cloud-managed networking solution

Capitec has selected Cisco technology to enhance the digital infrastructure of its branches countrywide and to help digitise operations. By providing reliable wireless access to the bank’s employees and customers, the project is aimed at improving financial inclusion...

Axiz signs up Hitachi Vantara

Axiz has announced a strategic alliance with Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi. Through the collaboration, Hitachi Vantara’s partners and customers will gain improved access to sustainable, advanced...

Make Black Friday smarter and safer with digital wallets

As South African consumers gear up for another exciting Black Friday shopping season, leading digital wallet provider SOLmate highlights why embracing digital payments can transform your shopping experience this year. The shift towards digital payments is already...

Fibre network partnership drives jobs, empowerment

Frogfoot RISE, a provider of prepaid, uncapped internet access in underserved communities, has partnered with African Fibre Infrastructure Solutions (AFIS) to simplify the fibre installation process and build local capacity in order to create meaningful employment...

Demand for high-voltage power backup surges

Businesses across sectors are facing increasing pressure to rethink their approach to power, either by facing disruptive power cuts caused by crumbling infrastructure or by the need to save on costs, particularly in high electricity usage industries. As a result,...

Harnessing AI to enhance value creation

Finance and accounting professionals can play a crucial role championing the adoption of AI across their organisations, writes Andrew Harding FCMA, CGMA, chief executive: management accounting at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified...

Kaspersky delivers enhanced NDR functionality, licensing support

As organisations face an increasing number of complex threats, APTs, and targeted attacks, Kaspersky has updated its Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA). The upgraded platform now provides customers with a Network Detection and Response (NDR) functionality and...

1st Line Desktop Support Engineer

Our client, a leading Manufacturing company based in Port Shepstone, is looking to fill the position of 1st Line Desktop Support Engineer. Purpose of the Role:The successful incumbent will provide first line IT, desktop and network support to all users. The incumbent...

SAP ABAP Developer (Expert) 0579 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint document.ABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements).Setting up the organization structure of...

Project Manager – Western Cape Mossel Bay

A well established consulting engineering company is looking for a Project Manager for a fire fighting upgrade (petrochem) project in Mossel Bay. This is a 12 month contract to start as soon as possible.Requirements:Professionally Registered with SACPCMP, ECSA or...

1st Line Desktop Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Port Shepstone

Our client, a leading Manufacturing company based in Port Shepstone, is looking to fill the position of 1st Line Desktop Support Engineer. Purpose of the Role:The successful incumbent will provide first line IT, desktop and network support to all users. The incumbent...

Senior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE Responsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyse complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidence in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre's mandate. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data...

Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...

Data Scientist (Consultancy based)

Our client, a leading provider in the Healthcare sector, is looking to fill the consulting position of Data Scientist (project-based consultancy). Scope of Engagement:This position is a project-based consultancy or fixed term contract role. The successful candidate is...

Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...

Data Scientist (Consultancy based) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our client, a leading provider in the Healthcare sector, is looking to fill the consulting position of Data Scientist (project-based consultancy). Scope of Engagement:This position is a project-based consultancy or fixed term contract role. The successful candidate is...

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