IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Resource-rich Africa has ‘no excuse to be poor’

With $6,2-trillion worth of natural resources, 65% of the world's uncultivated arable land, and a vibrant youth population, Africa has no excuse to be poor. This is the word from African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina, who says the continent must...

Internet use lowers death risk in over-50s

A new study reveals some unexpected health benefits of Internet usage - especially for older adult populations. According to research by Atlas VPN, Internet users aged 50 and older have a 33% lower risk of death than non-users. Engaging with new social connections and...

Africa’s tech challengers flex their muscles

New emerging market tech challengers have already grown into powerful forces in technology and other industries, with their impact felt in their home markets, regionally, and internationally. These organisations have generally weathered the Covid-19 crisis well, with...

The psychology behind Black Friday frenzy

Black Friday is notorious for turning even the smartest shoppers into spendthrifts, and retail crowds into potentially aggressive mobs. But what motivates consumers to respond the way they do with regards to Black Friday? Experts say it all comes down to genetics and...

Covid-19 drives cloud growth

2020 has been an extraordinary year, re-defining 'normal life' and following significant growth in cloud consumption across many vertical sectors in 2019, and there has been a shift in consumption across some industries this year due to Covid-19. However, while for...

Elon Musk is now richer than Bill Gates

Elon Musk has overtaken Bill Gates to become the second-richest person on the planet. Musk slipped past Gates thanks to a recent surge in the Tesla share price, bringing his total worth to $127,9-billion. Gates has a net worth of $127,7-billion, while the richest man...

How to protect yourself as identity theft booms

The risk of identity theft - and related fraud - is a significant concern for consumers who have been embracing online services to overcome lockdown restrictions during 2020. Even prior to this, there has been a reported 33% increase in identity fraud last year from...

QR code scams on the rise

Check Point Software Technologies is warning mobile users of the security risks of QR codes as their usage has exploded during the Covid-19 pandemic. Concerns over Covid-19 transmission has seen restaurants adopting QR codes so that customers can browse menus on their...

Trucking industry drives for zero-emission eTrucks

In future, the trucking industry cannot rely on the deployment of traditional combustion engines, according to IDTechEx. Drastic emissions reductions are required from the transport sector, both to protect the global climate and to improve urban air quality. Battery...

Bitcoin interest riding high

Data presented by Stock Apps indicates that the global interest in the keyword bitcoin has soared by 112,76% year-over-year. The peak popularity of 100 was recording the week ending on 15 November 2020. A year ago, the popularity score was at 47. During the week...

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