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...

Interpol’s pan-African cybercrime operation nets 260 scammers

Authorities in 14 African countries have arrested 260 suspects and seized 1 235 electronic devices in a coordinated international operation against cyber-enabled crime. The crackdown targeted transnational criminal networks exploiting digital platforms, particularly...

Stormy weather ahead for the global economy

The global economy is entering a period of weak growth and systemic disruption, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists’ Outlook. Some 72% of surveyed chief economists expect the global economy to weaken over the next year amid intensifying...

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...

How SA can drive an AI economy

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new wave of technological, social and economic transformation – and South African businesses must get on board to reap the many benefits it offers. This is...

Public sector leverages technology to empower citizens

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Technology uptake in the public sector is going to be critical if South Africa is to realise its digital transformation ambitions. The foundation of transformation is connectivity, and infrastructure...

The SA case for digital transformation

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Digital transformation is about more that technology: it can help South Africa to surmount many of its challenges and position itself as a regional leader. This is the word from Will Meng, CEO of...

Digital inclusion key to SA’s economic future

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – South Africa needs to use technology as a tool to solve the challenges it faces, while creating new opportunities to make the country more competitive. “There is no doubt that we have reached a new...

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Zutari achieves specialist ISO certification for BIM

Infrastructure engineering and advisory practice Zutari has achieved a rare specialist ISO certification for Building Information Modelling (BIM). It underwent a rigorous certification process with the renowned international certification body LRQA. Zutari received...

Westcon-Comstor launches Cisco SMB Breakfast Club

Westcon-Comstor has launched the Cisco SMB Breakfast Club, an initiative aimed at providing insights and engagement opportunities for Comstor partners and resellers. The Cisco SMB Breakfast Club aims to debunk common myths surrounding the complexity, cost, and...

For true financial inclusion smaller markets need equal attention

The potential for mobile money and digital payments to drive financial inclusion is immense. By John Ngari, director: Africa MNOs at Onafriq We can see this potential being unlocked on the African continent as it accounts for 70% of the world's $1-trillion mobile...

Time to step into cost optimisation of FTTB for SMEs

Micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) comprise 90% of companies globally, providing 70% of employment and nearly 50% of the global gross domestic product (GDP). They're the heart of the economy and the pulse of growth within the country, and one of their...

ESG in construction could transform the sector

The growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is having a significant impact on how building projects are planned, executed, and managed in South Africa. If anything, it is reshaping the construction landscape when it comes to...

Cybersecurity tips for business travellers

Business travel fuels growth for many South African companies, driving expansion through new connections, sealing deals, and unlocking opportunities in diverse markets. However, data reveals a significant cost associated with these trips. From August to October 2023,...

PaySpace wins at Global Payroll Awards 2024

PaySpace has been awarded Transformation Project of the Year. The winning project implemented and integrated modern payroll and human capital management (HCM) services for a major financial institution, serving 50 000 employees across 45 legal entities in eight...

Online books aim to making reading fun

The Qualibooks Group is looking to bring the fun back to reading with its online platform, kibooks.online. A fully online platform, kibooks.online provides children with access to around 8 000 books that they can read anywhere and at any time, says Christopher de...

Ricoh makes Time listing for sustainability

Ricoh has been included in the Time World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. As one of the top 500 companies from over more than 30 countries, Ricoh ranked 151st in the overall ranking and 8th out of 39 in the Electronics, Hardware & Equipment industry sector....

Data Analyst – Bryanston – Gauteng Bryanston

The Data Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining business intelligence (BI) solutions, focusing on Power BI dashboards and SQL server data management. The role involves transforming complex datasets into actionable insights to support...

Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity EngineerRole:Our client seeks to appoint a Cybersecurity Engineer to assist in designing and implementing security measures to protect the company systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Reporting to the Senior Manager: ICT, this position will...

Full-Stack Software Developer (C#,SQL) – FULLY REMOTE (CH1165)

Our client, a company in the retail software industry, is looking for an experienced Full-Stack C# Developer to join their team.This role is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to both modern and legacy systems, from end-to-end development, including UI design,...

System Administrator (Tagetik) 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...

Cybersecurity Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

Cybersecurity EngineerRole:Our client seeks to appoint a Cybersecurity Engineer to assist in designing and implementing security measures to protect the company systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Reporting to the Senior Manager: ICT, this position will...

Network Administrator

Secure and maintain the organisation's computer systems network. Maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network.V Job Summary:Secure and maintain the organisation's computer systems network.Maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data...

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