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...

Uncertainty shapes the pace of risk preparedness

There has been a continuous and rapid increase and convergence of risks and threats, according to International SOS. The organisation has released its 10th annual Risk Outlook report, providing critical insights into the evolving and emerging security and health risk...

Societal and technological threats on the rise

While G20 Business leaders remain concerned about the potential impact of economic downturn and inflation in the near-term, the risks associated with insufficient public services and social protections, lack of economic opportunity and misinformation and...

The role of SEZs in digital infrastructure investment

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have always been regarded as essential engines for socio-economic development. This is the word from Magama Makgamatho, chief knowledge and digital officer for the Coega Development Corporation, speaking in a panel discussion at the 20th...

Net salaries remain unchanged in October

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of around 2,1-million South African earners, moved sideways in October 2025, but remained higher year-on-year, signalling stronger spending ahead of the busy year-end shopping period....

Energy, water, skills could hobble data centres in the AI age

The global acceleration of artificial intelligence continues to reshape investment flows, digital infrastructure and economic growth. According to a new global analysis by Coface, data centres - the backbone of AI development are expanding at an unprecedented pace,...

Lower interest rates provide household relief

The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the second quarter of 2025 were released today, confirming some relief for households during the first half of the year. Although the AFHRI showed a healthy year-on-year improvement of 2.3%, the...

Card spending rebounds ahead of holiday spending

The final quarter of the year is widely seen as a performance anchor for South African retailers, with elevated consumer spending expected to offset weaker months, boost profitability, and influence year-ahead strategies on inventory and pricing. Seasonal demand,...

AI-driven cartels challenge traditional antitrust systems

Digital cartels and algorithmic coordination could threaten antitrust processes and automatically collaborate on pricing. This was one of the topics under discussion at the 10th Anniversary International Conference “Antitrust Policy: Science, Practice, Education...

Those harmless utilities could be adware in disguise

Check Point researchers identified a network of Android applications on Google Play masquerading as harmless utility and emoji-editing tools. But, behind their cheerful icons, these apps created a persistent background advertising engine - one that kept running even...

DeVere CEO welcomes ‘scrappier AI’

The AI sector is in a volatile stage as investors “abandon the idea that one unified mentality can carry every company involved in advanced computing". This is the analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as Nvidia shares fall 3% on reports that Meta will use...

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With AI demand surging, data centres face a cooling crisis

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing not only industries but also the physical infrastructure that powers the digital economy. By Dean Wolson, GM: Africa at Lenovo Infrastructure According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), inside a modern data centre,...

Why entrepreneurs need mental mentors

Running a business is often portrayed as a path to independence and success. But behind the scenes, many entrepreneurs are quietly battling overwhelming levels of stress. In a survey of more than 400 early-stage startup founders, 72% reported that entrepreneurship has...

Private universities debut  in SA

In a landmark development for South Africa’s tertiary education landscape, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has officially gazetted the Policy for the Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types (Government Gazette No....

Talking still matters in an online world

The other day, I was trying to resolve a simple billing issue with an online subscription service, writes Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom. You know the kind of thing, the charge on the invoice didn’t match what I’d been billed the previous month, even though...

When cyber laws backfire …

Regulation was designed to protect customers, curb risk, and hold businesses accountable. But today, it’s often doing the opposite - creating impossible trade-offs, punishing transparency, and turning defenders into accidental offenders. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of ...

How employers can respond to rising stress

Employee stress has been continually on the rise since the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, making it a top priority for employers yet, mental health care continues to fall short. By Navlika Ratangee, MD of Lyra South Africa Despite 89% of employees globally...

AI paves the way for greener travel

As African businesses navigate the twin pressures of economic growth and climate responsibility, artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly revolutionising how – and why – we travel for work. In a region where fragmented infrastructure and complex travel logistics often...

Early engagement matters for cybersecurity in digital transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping industries. Organisations are investing in cloud, AI, and data analytics to drive growth and agility. By Gilchrist Mushwana, partner and national head of cybersecurity at BDO South Africa Yet, cybersecurity is often brought in too...

How under-siege retailers can fight cybercrime and fraud

So far in 2025, South African retailers are facing an unprecedented wave of cybercrime and fraud, as businesses battle a sophisticated and ever-evolving threat landscape. By Chandni Gopal, partner, Aaqilah Nagdee, senior associate, and Precious Maphupha, candidate...

A CX Hub could be your competitive advantage

Even as customer experience increasingly shifts from being a peripheral concern to being a foundational pillar of modern business strategy, many businesses are finding that their traditional customer service models and approaches are no longer meeting their needs. By...

Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Calling All Scrum Superheroes – We Need YOU to Level Up Our Agile Game!Hey Agile Rockstar!Yes, YOU – the one who lives for velocity charts, gets goosebumps from a perfectly groomed backlog, and can turn a blocked story into pure team magic. We're on the hunt for a...

JDE CNC Tech Lead at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join Our Team as a JDE CNC Tech Lead!Are you a JD Edwards expert ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a highly skilled JDE CNC Tech Lead to drive full-cycle JDE project implementations, upgrades, and migrations. This is your chance to lead...

Junior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Intermediate Java Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have strong Java development experience, a solid understanding of software development best practices, and the ability to work within...

SAP Analyst Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To perform development and integration functions related to the SAP technology stack. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS To perform system analysis and problem-solving across the MCSA SAP Environment and related systems.Ensure that Technical solutions...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1701

Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

shopify and web expert

experience in wordpress and web design and graphics and Shopify No smoking environment Strict Ethics, you will be subjected to a polygraph and fingerprints prior to employment E commerce and data capturing ability with a typing speed of at least 60 wpm essential IF...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1701 – Gauteng Pretoria

Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

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