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...

These are the platforms trusted for accuracy

While social platform visibility is important, trustworthiness is the critical factor shaping platform strategy for marketers, according to a survey by Gartner. Among all platforms evaluated, YouTube emerged as the most trusted social platform for accurate...

5G investments fuel data demand and digital revolution

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions is seeing an accelerating shift towards 5G connectivity, which is expected to account for a significant share of mobile subscriptions and data traffic by 2030. This is among the findings from Nokia’s latest Mobile Broadband...

Bitcoin nears record high as Trump’s gold tariffs bite

Bitcoin is once again within striking distance of its all-time high, driven by a surge of buying as US president Donald Trump’s tariffs on physical gold push investors toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the policy shift...

WiFi 7 to drive enterprise WLAN growth in 2025

Excess inventory in the channel has been cleared, and WLAN revenue is expected to grow 12% in 2025, according to Dell’Oro Group, which adds that WiFi 7 shipments will shoot up this year – representing more than a third of Indoor AP revenues. “We expect that in 2028,...

Datatec notifies TCP as Dimensional Fund Advisors ups shareholding

Datatec has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel as Dimensional Fund Advisors acquires a substantial percentage of the group’s shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors is acting on behalf of itself and in its capacity as investment manager, and on...

AI means people are more vital than ever in HR

In an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), the hiring landscape has - like most other sectors - changed completely. The majority of companies now use AI for some parts of the recruitment process, while candidates use AI both for CV-creation and job...

Product refreshes, tariff expectations drive tablet growth

Worldwide tablet shipments grew 13,1% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), totaling 38,3-million units, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Growth continued from the...

How African banks are transforming

Banking in Africa is undergoing a transformation as hyper-personalisation, AI integration and financial inclusion drive major changes. A new report from Backbase and African Banker magazine, "Retail banking: Competing for the modern African customer" is based on an...

After 34 years, AOL discontinues dial-up service

AOL is shuttering its 34-year-old dial-up Internet service. The “You’ve got mail” service was launched in 1991, and helped to popularise Internet use. It’s not known how many users are still on the dial-up service. “AOL routinely evaluates its products and services...

US government to benefit from Chinese AI chip sales

US-based semiconductor manufacturers have agreed to cut the US government in on artificial intelligence (AI) chip sales to China, according to several reports. News on the weekend details that Nvidia and AMD have both agreed to pay 15% of Chinese revenues as part of...

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Hewatele breathes easy following vital SAP implementation

Kenyan social enterprise Hewatele has is modernising its technology systems as it aims to transform its production capabilities and scale up supply of life-saving medical oxygen to facilities throughout East Africa. Hewatele is a social enterprise in Kenya that...

Wibmo, EFT Corporation strengthen payment security

Wibmo, a PayU company, and EFT Corporation have formed a strategic partnership to introduce security technology for digital payments in South Africa. The partnership will bring the Wibmo Areion 3DS Server (3DSS), designed to enhance online transaction security and...

Digital tipping arrives at Sasol forecourts

Sasol, is rolling out Tipped, a digital tipping solution that makes it easy and convenient for customers to tip petrol attendants straight from their smartphones. Tipped is a digital tipping and payment solution for workers to receive gratuities, using a QR code and a...

African School of Governance initiative opens its doors

The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution designed to offer world-class public policy education, research, and engagement programs. The ASG aims to address the...

AI-powered translation eliminates CX language barriers

Global customer service provider Transcom has partnered with Avaya and Sabio Group to create an AI-powered, real-time translation solution that can enable contact centre agents from anywhere in the world to converse with customers in over 100 languages. The solution...

Smart homes need smart security

Smart geysers, pool pumps, doors, fridges, washing machines and gates are opening the door to a whole new world of efficiency but they do present a risk, writes Craig Blignaut, product manager for WiFi at Vox. There are more than 400-million smart homes globally. In...

Database sharding: A modern solution for managing massive data

Let’s take a moment to break down the age-old question — how to manage and scale their databases efficiently. With data volumes expanding traditional databases are struggling to keep up, often leading to slower performance and higher costs. By Reven Singh, technical...

The strategic relevance of managed detection and response

As cyber threats evolve, organisations recognise the value of proactive and managed security solutions, making managed detection and response (MDR) a strategic choice for many. This service is gaining traction for several reasons, writes Paul Stuttard, CEO of Duxbury...

Demystifying payment orchestration

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, the payments landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Businesses are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to streamline their payment processes and enhance customer experiences, writes By Tripti Pande, payments...

SAP Technical Consultant (Chief Expert) 1072 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Coordinate and resolve Change Management (CM), Critical Incident Management (CIM), and Incident Management (IM) tickets, ensuring timely closure within defined SLAs.Lead and manage Problem Management (PM) tasks, identifying and addressing underlying issues.Control and...

Senior QA Tester – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is looking for a Senior QA Tester, based in Pretoria! Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Agile & DevOpsSDLCJira or Zephyr or TestrailSelenium or Appium or JunitPostman or SOAPUIGitSQLShould you meet the requirements...

Storage Systems Engineer

The Storage Engineer supports the design, implementation, management, and optimisation of enterprise storage systems that enable the Telescope technical and operational goals. This role ensures high availability, performance, and reliability of storage platforms to...

Systems Engineer III

Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III to join their Server and Storage - Operations team. This is a senior-level (L3) role responsible for engineering, automating, and optimising hybrid cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep...

Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1170)

Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.Our projects include developing custom software,...

IT Systems Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of IT Systems Administrator to administer, maintain and develop IT systems and services for SAAO and SALT, working closely with all stakeholders,...

Storage Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

The Storage Engineer supports the design, implementation, management, and optimisation of enterprise storage systems that enable the Telescope technical and operational goals. This role ensures high availability, performance, and reliability of storage platforms to...

Systems Engineer III – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III to join their Server and Storage - Operations team. This is a senior-level (L3) role responsible for engineering, automating, and optimising hybrid cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep...

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