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...

Top performers turn AI into revenue, profit growth

Companies that are able to strategically use artificial intelligence (AI) are far more likely to post more than 10% revenue growth, with more than 15% profit margins from their AI deployments. This is among the findings from NTT Data’s newly-released 2026 Global AI...

The year in SA Search

Google has released its 2025 Year in Search for South Africa, showing what people in the country tried to understand, fix, follow and debate over the past year. The report tracks the fastest-rising searches, offering a clear sense of the stories, questions and moments...

Smartphone sales for 2025 on track for 1,5% growth

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1,5% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,25-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This is an increase from 1% growth in prior forecast, primarily...

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...

SA faces cybercrime surge as shopping season begins

As South Africa prepares for Black Friday and the festive season, law firm Cox Yeats is issuing an urgent warning about the escalating threat of cybercrime. The firm’s business rescue, restructuring, Insolvency, and Insurance team has observed a dramatic increase in...

$150m facility takes aim at African decarbonisation

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, and the FirstRand group have announced a $150-million financing facility to accelerate Transition Finance projects across Africa. Transition Finance plays a vital...

Cell C debuts on the JSE

Cell C Holdings Limited today listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) under the ticker CCD. The listing closed at R26.50 per share, valuing the business at approximately R9-billion with 340-million ordinary shares in issue. The offer included 102-million sale...

Confidence in business data is key

Business data has never been as available – perhaps even as unavoidable – as it is today, with every expense tracked, every transaction sliced and diced, and every client described down to the finest nuances of their purchasing history and personal preferences. In...

HP Inc brings in AI to replace up to 6 000 jobs

HP Inc, whose profit for the year fell short of estimates, will replace between 4 000 and 6 000 employees with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These job cuts could save the company as much as $1-billion a year. “It’s something we have to do to  make sure the...

Seasonal shopping a rich hunting ground for phishers

Kaspersky reports that in 2025, cybercriminals continued to use seasonal shopping periods to distribute phishing pages and fraudulent promotions aimed at collecting personal and payment information. Gaming platforms also remained a prominent target throughout the...

Vodacom, Maziv deal gets the go-ahead

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has approved Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv. The transaction implementation data will be Monday (1 December 2025). Maziv will house all of the fibre assets owned by Community Investment...

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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...

Paratus opens in Rwanda

Paratus Group has opened an office in Rwanda to provide and install Starlink services. Paratus was awarded the African distributorship of Starlink global LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite services in 2023, enabling the Group to offer cutting-edge satellite connectivity...

Lagging banks could get caught by Travel Rule complexities

As regulators in South Africa and across the continent move to enforce the Travel Rule, local banks are lagging on implementing the requirements and, if they don’t move quickly, they could face severe, but unnecessary consequences. The rapid evolution of digital...

Vertiv, Nvidia collaborate on 800 VDC platform designs

Vertiv has announced a milestone in its collaboration with Nvidia to accelerate the next generation of AI factories, detailing its design maturity for 800 VDC power architectures. Building on its strategic alignment announced in May 2025, Vertiv has significantly...

Tether invests in Kotani Pay

Tether has announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a crypto asset service provider (CASP) offering on-ramp/off-ramp infrastructure that connects Web3 users to local payment channels across Africa. Kotani Pay has a growing network across Africaand the ability...

NetScout extends visibility into Kubernetes

NetScout Systems has announced an innovation aimed at meeting organisations’ increasing needs for comprehensive observability within complex cloud environments. With the ever-growing demands of large, multi-cluster Kubernetes deployments, organisations often face...

Zoho expands AI access

Zoho has launched a new agentic AI features across three key product categories: collaboration, customer experience, and human resources. The new capabilities are designed to help businesses enhance productivity, automate routine tasks, and focus on higher-value work....

Why you shouldn’t miss Dell Technologies Forum

Business-driven technology demands are evolving faster than ever. For IT decision makers navigating a complex digital landscape, staying ahead requires more than following trends, it takes strategic insight, proven solutions, and the confidence to drive...

Altron HealthTech to pilot SA’s first oncology companion app 

The last thing someone dealing with a life-threatening disease wants is the pain of endless administrative paperwork and confusion that arises when aspects of their care are not easily coordinated. Altron HealthTech is set to pilot a solution designed to minimise...

AbInitio Back End Developer

Key Responsibilities:Develop ExpressIT application templates for EazyData using JSON template schema.Integrate and interact with Metadata Hub APIs.Work with continuous graphs and subscribe to external APIs.Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating...

Business Analyst – SAP SD / MM at Datonomy Solutions

The Business Analyst (SAP SD & SAP MM) is responsible for analysing, designing, and optimising business processes across Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM). This role serves as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams,...

Solutions Architect

A leading IT Solutions company is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Solutions Architect to drive growth across new lines by identifying potential customers, conducting...

AbInitio Back End Developer – Gauteng Edenburg

Key Responsibilities:Develop ExpressIT application templates for EazyData using JSON template schema.Integrate and interact with Metadata Hub APIs.Work with continuous graphs and subscribe to external APIs.Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Sandton

A leading IT Solutions company is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Solutions Architect to drive growth across new lines by identifying potential customers, conducting...

Data Warehouse Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...

Functional Test Analyst (LW)

Integration, Functional, Regression, Automation testing and User Acceptance Testing.Creating functional Test Scripts, working from Business and functional Requirements documents for guidance, and in partnership with business stakeholders for System Integration Testing...

Data Warehouse Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...

Functional Test Analyst (LW) – Gauteng Pretoria

Integration, Functional, Regression, Automation testing and User Acceptance Testing.Creating functional Test Scripts, working from Business and functional Requirements documents for guidance, and in partnership with business stakeholders for System Integration Testing...

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