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...

Major gaps in local SMB cybersecurity

SMBs in South Africa – defined as companies with less than 250 employees - are highly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks, a new study by Cisco reveals, stating that less than 4% of surveyed local SMBs are at a “mature” level of preparedness against cyberattacks -...

Africa is still cybercriminals’ favourite target

Africa is once again the most targeted global region for cyberattacks, according to Check Point’s September Threat Intelligence Report, with an average of 2 902 attacks per organisation per week. Telecommunications, government, and consumer goods and services led in...

Google boosts African AI research

The University of Pretoria (UP) has received a $1-million donation from Google to support the African Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AfriDSAI) - a transdisciplinary research institute hosted within UP and led by Prof Vukosi Marivate, the Absa...

These are the AI trends for 2025 and beyond

AI agents and AI-ready data are the two fastest advancing technologies on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, according to Gartner. These technologies are experiencing heightened interest this year, accompanied by ambitious projections and...

AI adds complexity to the cybersecurity landscape

The cybersecurity landscape is becoming more complex as artificial intelligence (AI) both empowers defenders and enables sophisticated criminal enterprises. Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report, drawing from a synthesis of over 75-trillion daily security signals...

Economic activity was resilient through July

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, continues to reflect South Africa’s underlying economic resilience amid prevailing risks and...

SA women retire with 21% less than men

Beyond the pay gap, systemic bias, financial pressures and family caregiving commitments compound to create a deeper retirement crisis for women. It’s been long recognised that fewer than10% of South Africans retire with enough money to enjoy a comfortable standard of...

WhatsApp cracks down on scams

WhatsApp has taken down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centres. In the first six months of this year, WhatsApp proactively detected and banned over 6,8-million accounts associated with criminal scam centres, many of them before the scam centres could...

TikTok scrubs over 1-million offensive videos in SA

TikTok has removed more than 1-million videos in South Africa for violating community guidelines between January and March 2025 - a 17% increase in removals compared to videos removed in the last three months of 2024. This is according to its latest Community...

Gates Foundation boosts women-centred research, innovation

The Gates Foundation has announced a $2,5-billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) focused exclusively on women’s health. It will support the advancement of more than 40 innovations in five critical, chronically underfunded...

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Inaugural Cloud Summit coming to SA

Huawei Cloud will host its first ever South Africa Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, with more than 600 industry players from a broad range of sectors meeting at the Gallagher Convention Centre on 24 October. South Africa’s National Policy on Data and Cloud reveals how...

iProov first to achieve FIDO Remote Identity Verification certification

iProov, a provider of science-based biometric identity solutions and iiDENTIFii’s technology partner in Africa, has become the first to achieve the new, global certification in face biometric identity verification from the FIDO Alliance. The FIDO Alliance is an open...

Why estate agents should go back to manual processes

Purchasing a property is a complex process. Before pen is even put to paper, sellers, buyers and real estate agents have to have a number of legal documents ready. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings While many of these are largely standardised, each transaction...

Insights into SA’s cyber resilience

South African organisations are facing persistent threats from online criminals, a situation that the country is very familiar with. A new report from the CSIR's Information and Cybersecurity Centre gives us a more tangible view of the situation, helping guide the...

How AI is reshaping the school environment

As technology continues to transform every facet of our lives, education is on the cusp of a revolution. The integration of AI into the classroom is not just a passing trend; rather, is a shift that will define both the future of learning and the workforce. At the...

Tantum IT gets connectivity boost with Eutelsat OneWeb

Tantum IT is an IT service provider specialising in remote IT management, cloud services, and secure data handling for various industries, particularly those situated in remote and high-demand environments. Reliable and robust internet connectivity is crucial for...

Open payments could be a catalyst for African innovation

Africa has never been a laggard when it comes to finding solutions to its very unique challenges. Briana Marbury, president and CEO of Interledger As anyone living here will tell you, innovation blooms in the harshest environments. An enabling regulatory environment...

SA is likely to stay greylisted in 2025

South Africa is making progress towards tightening lax Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) controls towards the end of exiting the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s) greylist. However, it seems unlikely that the government, banks, and...

Multi-pronged resilience reduces risk

Protecting the organisation from cyber-risk goes beyond the digital walls surrounding it – companies need a multi-pronged approach to ensure resilience and reduce risk, explains Richard Frost, head of consulting at Armata Cyber Security. The International Monetary...

Moyo partners with Dell Technologies on AI in agriculture

Dgital business consultancy Moyo has partnered with Dell Technologies to introduce an autonomous drone that uses AI to detect potato leaf disease. The new solution developed using the Dell AI Factory with Nvidia and Precision AI-ready workstations can support South...

IT Support

Junior position - suitable for a Candidate with 1 year of relevant experience. Basic knowledge and own transport required. Based in or near the Upper Highway Area. Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for IT support queriesProvide technical support for...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking an ambitious Entry-Level DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic global IT team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge Central Ordering applications that drive efficiency and innovation across the...

IT Support – KwaZulu-Natal Assegay

Junior position - suitable for a Candidate with 1 year of relevant experience. Basic knowledge and own transport required. Based in or near the Upper Highway Area. Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for IT support queriesProvide technical support for...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking an ambitious Entry-Level DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic global IT team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge Central Ordering applications that drive efficiency and innovation across the...

Technical Support at Robertec (Pty) Ltd

Technical Support for Kamstrup products, including water and electricity meters, software, AMR equipment. Desired Skills: Electrical Plumbing Computer Skills Desired Qualification Level: Certificate About The Employer: Robertec (Pty) Ltd is a distributor of Kamstrup...

Technical Support at Robertec (Pty) Ltd – Gauteng Allen’s Nek

Technical Support for Kamstrup products, including water and electricity meters, software, AMR equipment. Desired Skills: Electrical Plumbing Computer Skills Desired Qualification Level: Certificate About The Employer: Robertec (Pty) Ltd is a distributor of Kamstrup...

UX/UI Designer

UX/UI DesignerShape the future of sports technology through design excellenceClaremont, Cape Town R80 000 - R100 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a leader in sports technology, creating advanced data and performance solutions for elite sports teams...

UX/UI Designer – Western Cape Claremont

UX/UI DesignerShape the future of sports technology through design excellenceClaremont, Cape Town R80 000 - R100 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a leader in sports technology, creating advanced data and performance solutions for elite sports teams...

Business Analyst

Seeking a proactive Business Analyst / Business Process Analyst and Administration Manager to streamline processes, drive reengineering projects, and ensure secure, efficient operations. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a proactive Business Analyst / Business Process Analyst and Administration Manager to streamline processes, drive reengineering projects, and ensure secure, efficient operations. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information...

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