Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

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...

Addressing disparities critical to bridging the digital divide

Digital technologies have transformed the global economy, with India, China and the African continent emerging as frontrunners in innovation in the digital payments space. Much of this success is attributed to their cash-heavy economies that have limited banking...

AI vendor race reshapes competition across the whole AI tech stack

The AI vendor race is restructuring the business of tech, and every tech provider must reevaluate what it takes to compete and win in this evolving landscape, according to Gartner.  With various AI vendor races taking place across the AI technology stack (see Figure...

ESA tracks rare interstellar comet 

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...

How AI factories can help relieve grid stress

In many parts of the world, including major technology hubs in the US, there’s a years-long wait for AI factories to come online, pending the buildout of new energy infrastructure to power them. Now Emerald AI, a US startup, is developing an AI solution that could...

AI video market prepares for 32% CAGR

The global AI video market size is estimated to reach $42,29-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by...

SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits

A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...

The high price of flawed hiring practices

Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South...

Covid survivors show high rates of neuropsychiatric symptoms

New research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) found a high burden of persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms in South African Covid-19 survivors, even up to two years after infection. Despite extensive testing, the researchers found no reliable early blood...

New spyware is disguised as legal threats

Kaspersky has detected a rapidly escalating malicious campaign that has targeted over 1 100 corporate users since June 2025. The attackers pose as a legal firm and in their emails threaten recipients with lawsuits over alleged domain name patent violations, aiming to...

SA businesses urged to prepare for possible tariffs

South African import and export businesses face a challenging environment due to potentially significant tariffs imposed by the US. Verto South Africa, a cross-border payments provider, has put together practical advice to help businesses navigate these complex trade...

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The use of drones in precision farming takes off in SA

The use of drones in agriculture is becoming increasingly common as these unmanned aircraft are proving to be a valuable tool used in precision farming - a technique involving the analysis and consideration of several factors to determine the correct inputs for...

Africa reaches important milestones on its data centre journey

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Why your bank isn’t up to the task of sending money offshore

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AI helps finance teams work smarter

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Could automation be the answer to SA’s infrastructure woes?

With South Africans last having experienced load shedding on 26 March, many are cautiously optimistic that the country has started turning the corner on its infrastructure woes. But the reality is they're far from over. In early June, for example, the country's four...

Huawei aims to train 150 000 more in Sub-Saharan Africa

On 28 June, Huawei announced a new plan to train an additional 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader's initial goal to equip over 100 000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Huawei has...

Turrito aims to empower IT teams with Argantic acquisition

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Network Administrator

Job Summary:Secure and maintain the organisation's computer systems network.Maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network. Key Performance Areas Plan and Set Up Network InfrastructureMaintain High Availability Network InfrastructureConduct...

Full Stack JavaScript Developer – 0635 – Gauteng Pretoria

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Network Administrator – Gauteng Turffontein

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Full Stack JavaScript Developer (Focus: Testing) – 0628

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