CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Agentic AI will reshape global enterprises

International Data Corporation (IDC) has published its FutureScape 2026 research – a comprehensive outlook on the next five years in enterprise technology. Spanning more than 35 worldwide reports, IDC’s FutureScape 2026 details how agentic artificial intelligence (AI)...

Global IT spend to exceed $6trn for the first time

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $6,08-trillion in 2026, an increase of 9,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “The uncertainty pause that began in the second quarter of 2025 started to alleviate in the third quarter and a significant...

Men’s health has been ‘systematically neglected for decades’

Men across the world are dying younger and experiencing higher rates of illness than women - and it’s time for governments, global health agencies, and funders to act decisively. That’s the message from a new Bulletin of the World Health Organsisation article authored...

Robust July sales for SA’s used cars

The South African used car industry is growing from strength to strength - with the latest July 2025 numbers showing YoY and month-on-month growth, reflecting the continued trend of renewed consumer confidence and a resilient used vehicle market. The top five...

Giant radar antenna reflector in full bloom

Seventeen days after NISAR’s launch from southeastern India, an essential piece of science hardware has unfurled in orbit. Spanning 12 metres, the drum-shaped antenna reflector on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission from NASA and the...

The quest for quantum AI advantage

The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”, but in many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious: full of promise, but not fully understood. Still, the desire to profit from being first on the scene is...

Fintech industry poised for its next wave of disruption

Global fintech is entering a new era of maturity and momentum – it has finally emerged from a tough funding environment much stronger, more disciplined, and with greater growth prospects than ever. This is according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG)...

Salaries slide in July

The average nominal take-home pay declined somewhat in July 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the monthly salary movements of approximately 3,8-million South African salary earners. However, the latest salary...

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...

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Quick fixes versus long-term gains

Businesses often lean toward short-term fixes to address immediate IT challenges, rather than enduring the temporary discomfort of committing to a long-term, future-focused strategy. Much like throwing more RAM at a speed problem, an immediate solution might not be...

We need to make AI work for workers

Just as generative AI continues to open opportunities for businesses in Africa to change customer experiences and increase revenue, the benefits for workforce strategies and employees can be significant. By Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce area vice-president/Africa executive...

Securing Africa’s AI sovereignty

Africa needs to take control of its AI sovereignty by actively shaping global AI frameworks and adopting ethical AI solutions that are tailored to the continent's needs, according to Dr Mark Nasila speaking at last week’s SingularityU South Africa Summit 2024. In a...

Applications for Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) 2025 open

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has opened applications for the 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP). The initiative supports South Africa’s goal of achieving a low carbon economy and a climate-resilient society through creating quality...

Young Saffers lead with homegrown environmental tech solutions

Young South Africans who accepted the PachiPanda Challenge have shown that amongst all the dire predictions and reports regarding the climate crisis, by combining technology with passion for the environment, there is still hope for our climate future. Proving that...

Peach Payments makes innovative tech startups list

CB Insights has named South Africa digital payments service provider Peach Payments to its seventh annual Fintech 100, showcasing the 100 most promising private fintech companies in the world. “The 2024 Fintech 100 winners are high-momentum companies shaping the...

Westcon-Comstor boosts profitability

Westcon-Comstor has announced an increase in profitability, alongside strong growth in cybersecurity and an acceleration in its shift to a software, services and subscription-based recurring revenue model.  Posting its first-half results for the six months to 31...

Nutanix hosts first Cloud Day in Lagos

Nutanix has successfully held its first-ever Nutanix Cloud Day in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to driving digital transformation in West, East, and Central Africa. The event brought together industry leaders, partners, and...

New CTO for Obscure Technologies

Obscure Technologies has announced the appointment of Philip Francis as chief technology officer. Francis brings 15 years of experience in the IT industry to the role having gained expertise in  networking, infrastructure and securing the enterprise. “Philip has a...

Senior IT Technician (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT systems as the next Senior IT Technician wanted by a Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation. You will be responsible for the strategic planning and...

Back End Developer (Advanced) 1662 / 1308 TT

Assist in the development and maintenance of document templates using Exstream software.Collaborate with team members to gather and understand user requirements.Write and test XML, XPath, and Perl scripts for template customization.Support Unix scripting tasks to...

Senior IT Technician (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT systems as the next Senior IT Technician wanted by a Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation. You will be responsible for the strategic planning and...

Back End Developer (Advanced) 1662 / 1308 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Assist in the development and maintenance of document templates using Exstream software.Collaborate with team members to gather and understand user requirements.Write and test XML, XPath, and Perl scripts for template customization.Support Unix scripting tasks to...

EPM Systems Admin at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Technical Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

IT System Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

ESG Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client has grown steadily since the 1990's without ever retrenching anyone. They hire for attitude and train for skill. Most staff have been there for over 10 years. Flexi-time, generous bonuses and the opportunity to learn and continuously evolve...

Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...

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