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...

Micro tech signals the future for heart health

A tiny leadless pacemaker, a fraction of the size of a AAA battery, has been successfully implanted in the chamber of a patient’s heart in a minimally invasive procedure at Netcare Unitas Hospital. Cardiologist Dr Jean Vorster and electrophysiologist Dr Jane Moses...

Optix marks 25 years with global expansion

Optix, the South African company that provides driver safety management and fleet efficiency solutions, is celebrating 25 years as it undertakes significant international growth. This year, the company has made global senior hires and increased investment in...

Government CIOs expect IT budgets to go up

Fifty-two percent of government CIOs (not including the US) expect their IT budgets to increase for AI and other key technologies in 2026, according to a survey by Gartner. This is despite overall budget pressures, with governments recognizing their transformational...

Young scientists do SA proud at SciFest International STEM Fair

Team South Africa made a remarkable impact at the SciFest International STEM Fair (ISF) in Dublin, Ireland, bringing home top honours for their exceptional scientific research and innovations. The all-girl team, made up of three talented teenage scientists, competed...

How to unlock Africa’s economic potential

Africa's abundant natural resources, young population and expanding middle class are set to redefine the continent's role in global economic growth, sustainable development and the energy transition. This is according to S&P Global’s Look Forward: Unlocking...

What Amazon’s CTO expects in 2026

Amazon chief technology officer Werner Vogels has released his annual technology predictions for 2026 and beyond, offering insights into how emerging technologies will reshape industries and daily life. From AI companions combating loneliness to the urgent need for...

Modernising automation could boost industrial competitiveness

Closed industrial automation systems are quietly eroding competitiveness, costing mid-sized organisations an average of 7,5% of their revenue. This is the headline finding from new Schneider Electric research, “Open versus Closed: The $11.28M Question for Industrial...

AI-powered warehouses drive supply chain productivity, accuracy

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are no longer experimental tools but core drivers of productivity, accuracy and workforce evolution in the warehouses powering today’s global supply chains. As retailers brace for the annual surge of Black Friday...

Follow Joel Stransky’s Hope Ride live

The Hope Ride from Durban to Swakopmund is now officially live, and supporters across South Africa can track every kilometre of Joel Stransky and the team’s 2 500km journey in real-time. Britehouse, which built the Tour de France operations app, has created a...

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African trade routes need ‘borderless IoT’

Intra-African trade has the potential to double by 2035, but legacy approaches to connectivity along key road freight corridors are hampering delivery by Africa’s logistics providers. This is according to Peter Walsh, MD of IoT connectivity service provider...

Flexible education could become SA’s greatest equaliser

As more than 900 000 South African matric learners sit down to begin their final exams this month, the country is once again reminded of an uncomfortable truth: even when learners make it through 12 years of schooling, their next hurdle in the form of accessing and...

Hisense SA opens premium brand store

Hisense SA is opening its first premium brand store in South Africa this November for Black Friday, at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Century City, Cape Town. From 1 November, shoppers will get to enjoy exclusive in-store promotions, interactive product demonstrations,...

FNB partners with Reunyte to retrieve unclaimed benefits

First National Bank (FNB) is partnering with Reunyte previously known as Robin Hood Unclaimed Benefits, an unclaimed benefits-tracing fintech company. This platform, which is now available to all FNB customers and RMB Private bank clients, is designed to address...

Centennial Schools team shines at World Student Championship

The Centennial Schools eSports team excelled at this year’s inaugural World Student Championships in Malta, held from 8–11 October. Competing against 72 schools from across the globe, Centennial Schools was the only South African school to participate in this...

Datacentrix recognised among country’s top PMOs

Datacentrix’s project management office (PMO) was recognised as ‘Highly Commended’ and runner-up for PMO of the Year by Project Management Institute (PMI) South Africa, at its PM Summit and Prestige Awards 2025. “Being recognised by PMI South Africa at a national...

Vox re-enters the security arena with Sophos

Vox has announced the launch of its new cybersecurity division in partnership with Sophos. The move is a response to a growing need in the market. Cyberattacks are growing more sophisticated and frequent in South Africa with the country remaining one of Africa’s most...

Kyocera strengthens ECM offering with Square 9 launch

Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) has announced the addition of Square 9 to its solutions portfolio, expanding its enterprise content management (ECM) capabilities to help businesses digitise, automate, and secure their content more efficiently. Square 9...

Smart ways to cut mobile data usage and stretch your budget

Mobile data prices have fallen in South Africa over the past few years, but many users still have a limited budget. At the same time, we’re using more data than ever before for work and personal apps. But the good news is that you can cut back on mobile data without...

How SA businesses can safeguard themselves from cybersecurity breaches

Cybercriminal activity in South Africa surged by 14% between July 2024 and July 2025, according to Check Point Research’s Global Threat Intelligence Report. This rising threat affects businesses of all sizes, with recent cyberattacks on state-owned airline South...

Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...

IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

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...

Business Analyst (Finance) 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...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

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...

IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

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