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...

Human customer service is still alive and well

By 2028, not one of the Fortune 500 companies will have fully eliminated human customer service, according to Gartner. Despite widespread speculation surrounding the replacement of customer service jobs with AI agents, Gartner experts say that a completely agentless...

Digital-first CX transforms customer service delivery

Contact centres have been undergoing a profound transformation in recent years, steadily making way for the broader concept of customer experience (CX). As a result, contact centres are evolving from relying solely on human agents to incorporating AI agents, from...

The future of analytics in the AI era

Seventy-five percent of new analytics content will be contextualised for intelligent applications through generative AI (GenAI) by 2027, enabling composable connection between insights and actions, says Gartner. Addressing delegates at the Gartner Data & Analytics...

Companies looking for investment opportunities in AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) discussions continue to generate a buzz across industries, companies are increasingly exploring investments to harness its transformative potential. And one of the more prominent areas of discussion involves investment opportunities...

Ethernet switch market soars on datacentre boom

The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $11,7-billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) - a 32,3% YoY increase - fueled by strong growth in the datacentre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers build out infrastructure...

Enterprise WLAN market continues to reset

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 10,6% in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) compared to 1Q24 to reach $2,3-billion as the market’s growth momentum continued from the previous quarter, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly WLAN...

Biggest-ever data breach exposed

What’s believed to be the single biggest data breach ever – a massive 16-billion records - has been exposed. Investigators at Cybernews, which uncovered the breach, believe the records are scattered across 30 different databases, and some records are or might be...

How to stay on top of data and analytics trends

Going forward, half of business decisions will be augmented or automated by AI agents; executive AI literacy will drive higher financial performance; and critical failures in managing synthetic data will risk AI governance, model accuracy and compliance. These are...

Astronomers find ‘missing’ matter

Astronomers have discovered a huge filament of hot gas bridging four galaxy clusters. At 10-times as massive as our galaxy, the thread could contain some of the Universe’s ‘missing’ matter, addressing a decades-long mystery. The astronomers used the European Space...

Africa leads in digital asset adoption

Africa holds a dominant position in global digital assets adoption, with the continent leading worldwide Stablecoin adoption at 9,3% and hosting an estimated 54-million digital assets customers. This is among the findings in what is believed to be the first...

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Why BI is an increasing focus for African manufacturers

One significant challenge facing African manufacturers is inadequate reporting and analysis capabilities. This often results in inefficient decision-making processes due to siloed data, limiting the ability to respond to changing conditions quickly. By Marius Wessels,...

How to tell if you are reading AI-generated text

In the digital age, distinguishing between human-written and AI-generated text is crucial for business leaders and communicators. This skill is crucial for several reasons, ranging from maintaining credibility to making informed decisions, writes Kim Polley, managing...

The impact of AI on the future of the PC

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is the next big leap for PC technology, promising to bring unseen levels of productivity and efficiency to businesses worldwide, writes Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa. With...

Duxbury Networking celebrates 40-year milestone

Duxbury Networking, a specialised networking distributor since 1984, goes beyond traditional distribution by offering channel partners and their customers a comprehensive suite of solutions. "Duxbury is not just a box dropper," says Shamiel Kimmie, CIO of Duxbury...

Sigfox 0G network to enable SA’s move to smart water meters

Sigfox SA, a robust and low-power technology, was selected by the National Treasury as the network to underpin the new smart water meter ecosystem. The tender, commonly known as "RT29" awarded to various System Integrators, will see existing meters adapted or replaced...

Go Rentals expands partnership with qwerti

qwerti, a South African managed services provider delivering services to the corporate and consumer markets, has strengthened its partnership with Go Rentals to support its growth and customer service. Go Rentals, a hardware rental company, is evolving its service...

RS partners with Sharps Electrical in Botswana

RS South Africa has formed a strategic partnership with Sharps Electrical, an electrical wholesaler and contractor in Botswana. The partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to deliver superior products and services to customers in the region....

SITA partners with ITA on digital network

Air transport industry technology provider SITA has announced a new partnership with ITA Airways to transform the company's global network infrastructure. The partnership will include the migration from the airline's Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) network to...

Vox achieves Ruckus Elite Partner status

Vox has achieved Ruckus Elite Partner status as of the 2023 calendar year. "Vox delivers solutions that ultimately support the end user. Our solutions are made up of various aspects, including fibre, and WiFi is an important part of a well-designed solution. The...

Check Point announces partner award winners

BCX Mozambique and Mauritius Telecoms were major winners at the recent Check Point Software Southern Africa Channel Partner Awards, winning Partner of the Year and Regional Partner of the Year respectively. "With cyber-attacks on the rise, the need for robust...

Senior C#/.NET Core Developer (DevOps) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a skilled Senior C#/.NET Core Developer with strong cloud and DevOps experience to join our team. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining cloud-native applications, managing containerized solutions, and ensuring smooth 24/7...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new mobile application integrated with a loyalty programme, covering rollout to 28 countries. The role involves supporting the existing mobile app in parallel, managing...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

This is a remote position.We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new mobile application integrated with a loyalty programme, covering rollout to 28 countries. The role involves supporting the existing mobile app in parallel, managing...

Senior Networking Engineer

Job DescriptionAs a Senior Networking Engineer, you will be a key player in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced network infrastructures for the company clients. You will work closely with the companies technical teams and clients to ensure optimal...

Senior Networking Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job DescriptionAs a Senior Networking Engineer, you will be a key player in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced network infrastructures for the company clients. You will work closely with the companies technical teams and clients to ensure optimal...

Software Developer (Python) (Western Cape OR Gauteng)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Developer to join their team. This role is open to candidates based in either Gauteng or the Western Cape. You will be...

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