AI skills in the supply chain in high demand
Demand for supply chain roles requiring AI skills has increased 387% from 1Q23 to 1Q26, significantly outpacing overall labour market growth and intensifying competition for qualified talent, according to new research from Gartner. “The demand for AI skills in supply...
What China’s latest five-year plan means to the world
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan aims to help shape the country’s next phase of development, with priorities spanning innovation, domestic consumption, industrial upgrading, green energy and continued opening to the global economy. This is according to speakers at the...
Liquid C2, Google open first-for-Africa Partner Experience Centre
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud in Johannesburg. The facility is designed to empower partners and resellers to move beyond traditional distribution, providing the immersive,...
Global trade is growing, but fragility rises
Global trade grew by $2,5-trillion in 2025, increasing by about 7,5% to a record of $35-trillion, according to the latest edition of the Global Trade Update from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Trade in goods drove most of the...
Air cargo saw demand start to rise
Global air cargo demand was up in February, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 11,2% compared to February 2025 levels (which saw 11,6% for international operations)....
Explainable AI to drive LLM observability investments
Gartner predicts that by 2028, the growing importance of explainable AI (XAI) will drive large language model (LLM) observability investments to 50% of GenAI deployments, up from 15% today. Gartner defines XAI as a set of capabilities that describes a model,...
AI-driven sales enablement will speed sales stage velocity
By 2029, sales organisations with AI-driven enablement functions will achieve 40% faster sales stage velocity than those using traditional enablement approaches, according to Gartner. Findings from a Gartner survey of 227 chief sales officers (CSOs) in August and...
Smart glasses redefine XR market
Global extended reality (XR) device shipments grew 44,4% year-over-year in 2025, driven primarily by rapid adoption of smart glasses, according to new data from the (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker and Worldwide Quarterly...
Small offices fall victim to Russian military compromise
Forest Blizzard, a threat actor linked to the Russian military, has been compromising insecure home and small-office Internet equipment like routers, then modifying their settings in ways that turn them into part of the actor’s malicious infrastructure. The threat...
Low-loss materials optimise communication, radar signals
The emergence of 5G and 6G telecommunications, along with the rise of data centre demand and advanced automotive radar systems, is presenting a need for low-loss materials to optimise transmission. As the sensitivity of communications is increasing in line with these...
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Nigeria and Mali lead West Africa in DDoS attacks
West Africa’s distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape was led by Nigeria and Mali, as revealed in NetScout’s recently released Threat Intelligence Report for July to December 2024, which delves into trends and methodologies used in attacks globally....
SAPICS aims to address skills gap
South Africa’s supply chain sector is vital to the country’s economy but faces a skills gap that is threatening growth, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. Recognising the imperative to address this, the organisation has lined up a presentations, panel discussions...
Cybersecurity drives Westcon-Comstor sales growth
Westcon-Comstor has announced record annual gross sales of $5,24-billion, fuelled by strong growth in cybersecurity and an acceleration in its shift to software and services. The gross sales figure for the year ended 28 February 2025 (FY25) represents a 3,3%...
No quick fix as Africa leapfrogs from oil and gas
As the hottest year ever recorded draws to a close, climate change is passing from theory to reality and gaining ever-increasing urgency in statehouses around the world. By NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber The goal of achieving net zero CO2...
The real impact of connectivity in schools
The role of IC) in education is undeniable, and South Africa has made significant strides in this area. Today, around 80% of government schools have internet access, a crucial step toward digital learning. While connectivity enables participation in the digital...
African fintechs are driving financial inclusion
African fintech companies are changing the way business gets done, making B2B payments faster, simpler, and more accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises. With mobile-first tools and digital credit options, these innovators are helping businesses sidestep...
Why the corner shop is Africa’s economic heartbeat
We often think of gleaming skyscrapers and lucrative mines as the commanding heights of the economy. By Michael Write, executive head: growth and international at Kazang But the hundreds of thousands of township taverns, rural spaza shops, and informal salons serving...
The case for human-led tech partnerships
While a one-size-fits-all approach may have cut it in the past, organisations today face layered challenges such as legacy systems, shifting market conditions, regulatory pressures, and growing customer expectations. In this context, customised solutions aren’t just...
What BlackBerry’s fall teaches us about AI and software testing
I recently watched the Netflix documentary BlackBerry, and it got me thinking, writes Ezanne Grobler, head of advisory services: quality assurance and testing at iOCO. As I witnessed it unfold, I couldn’t help but draw parallels to our world of software quality...
Hisense SA partners with Planetworld
In a major boost for premium home entertainment, Planetworld has been officially appointed as the specialised distributor for Hisense SA’s laser product category in South Africa. The partnership brings together Hisense’s Laser TV technology - including 4K ultra-short...
Senior Technical Specialist (Market Shaping – Supply side work-stream – Wits RHI)
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
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Seeking an experienced Native iOS Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements 5-8 years of iOS development experienceExpert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, and TCA frameworkExperience with...
Senior Technical Specialist (Market Shaping – Supply side work-stream – Wits RHI) – Gauteng Hillbrow
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
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Seeking an experienced Native iOS Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements 5-8 years of iOS development experienceExpert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, and TCA frameworkExperience with...
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One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...
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One of our clients is looking for a Solutions Architect with a broad and deep technical background. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.Minimum 10 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.A solid...
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