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...

Constitution denies children explicit right to express themselves

While South African law strongly advocates protecting children, a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that the Constitution does not explicitly give children the right to be heard in matters that affect them. Judges have to “read this in” through...

AR/VR headsets and smart glasses go mainstream

Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39,2% in 2025 with volumes reaching 14,3-million units, according to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The market...

TransUnion invests in Omnisient

TransUnion has announced a minority investment and broader strategic partnership with Omnisient, a South Africa-founded fintech operating internationally that offers a privacy-preserving data collaboration and advanced analytics platform. The Omnisient platform...

Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

Monetisation appeal of 5G fixed wireless access grows

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in appeal to communications service providers (CSPs) around the world, with the ability to offer speed-based tariff plans - enhanced by 5G capabilities - proving particularly attractive. While about 80% of the global CSPs...

ISPA cries foul over AfriNIC voting

South Africa’s Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has sounded concerns – and opened a criminal case – over voting at the AfriNIC elections held in Mauritius on Monday (23 June 2025). The industry body has issued a statement regarding issues with the...

Africa leads in blockchain VC funding 

While blockchain accounts for 3,2% of total venture capital (VC) funding globally, it commands a much stronger 7,4% share in Africa - more than double, underscoring the continent’s strategic embrace of the technology and its alignment with local needs. According to CV...

Ransomware is alive and well – and companies are paying up

Companies are still paying up to get their data back after a ransomware incident – at almost 50%, this is the second-highest rate in the six years that Sophos has been running its annual State of Ransomware report. The good news is that they are often paying less that...

May 2025 sees continued salary moderation

The average take-home pay slowed for the third consecutive month in May 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks approximately 3,8-million salary earners in South Africa. This trend reflects the impact of a subdued economic...

Microsoft aims to create enablers for SA’s future in AI

Microsoft South Africa hosted its AI Skilling Day, bringing together more than 2 000 learners, industry leaders, customers, partners, government officials, and community stakeholders dedicated to advancing the future of South Africans. AI is already reshaping...

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Current trends in cyber-attacks

Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm as the pace of cyber-attacks speeds up, with threat actors moving swiftly from infiltration to exploitation, seeking rapid financial gains. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) has made coordinated attacks easier, as specialised...

Gen Z redefines the future of inclusive office design

Optimising office environments for multi-generational teams has been a part of workplace dynamics for decades. Yet the rise of Generation Z in the workplace has increased the importance of accommodating different values and work styles as this radically different...

Constant vigilance is essential to identifying breaches

At the end of March, a critical security breach was discovered within the upstream source code of XZ Utils, a collection of open-source tools and libraries for the XZ compression format. Karl Fischer, chief technology officer at Obsidian Systems The breach affected...

Digital business: Transformation 2024

Digital transformation (DX) has shed the perception of its hype. Now, it is foundational. Technology leaders and decision-makers recognise that the multiple layers making up digital are the essential building blocks of success. As PwC found in its 27th Annual Global...

Vertiv debuts end-to-end AI power and cooling solutions

As artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance compute (HPC) continue to disrupt the data centre landscape, Vertiv has announced a new portfolio of high-density data centre infrastructure solutions to support the higher power and cooling requirements of AI. Now...

How to secure your corporate cloud environment

It has become a strategic imperative for a company to safeguard its cloud environment. Naresh Thukkani, group chief technology officer at inq However, doing so effectively requires a multi-layered strategy designed to ensure data, applications, and infrastructure are...

How far we’ve come with SADC cross-border payments

Leaving their home countries in search of better work opportunities, Africa's migration story is one of hope and inspiration driven by the desire to create a better life for themselves and their families. Ruhling Herbst, executive head of Africa business development...

Focus on people, culture to amplify the impact of AI

With the advent of accessible generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) tools such as ChatGPT, more and more organisations are experimenting with the technology and weaving it into their day-to-day processes. As gen AI advances in leaps and strides, it is sure to...

When cyber attackers use AI, you need to do the same

Cyber threats have become increasingly sophisticated thanks to the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and attacks can now be executed rapidly and scaled beyond anything a human is capable of. By Ivaan Captieux, information security consultant at Galix Add in machine...

Arica needs entrepreneurs willing to drive the continent’s future

Africa stands at the forefront of global youth demographics, boasting over 400 million individuals between the ages of 15 and 35. Recognisng the pivotal role of young entrepreneurs in propelling economic progress, NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy...

Software Tester (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join their cross-functional team working on a groundbreaking AI platform that builds Digital Twins of top experts, enabling organizations to capture, scale, and share critical knowledge. The role...

ESG Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

National Technical Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: National Technical ManagerLocation: Cape Town (National travel required)We are seeking an experienced National Technical Manager to lead and manage a team of technicians across multiple regions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...

Junior DevOps Engineer at Reverside

Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...

Front Arena Software Engineer/System Analyst

• Requirements Gathering – elicitation of client system requirements for input to functional and/or technical requirements specifications.• Solution Design – design of functional and/or technical system solutions that address client system requirements.• Scoping –...

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