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...

Unchecked cyberattacks a growing threat to the fragile global economy

The Adoption of connected devices during the pandemic led to a dramatic increase in cyberattacks. And, according to a new report launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023, if left unchecked, the cost of cyberattacks will continue to rise, threatening a...

Critical infrastructure blackouts, cyber are top threats in SA

Cyber incidents and business interruption rank as the biggest company concerns for the second year in succession, both garnering 34% of all responses in the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023. However, macroeconomic developments such as inflation, financial market volatility...

The crypto year in review

The world of crypto in 2019 has brought more price fluctuation, many announcements that indicate cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly mainstream and tighter regulatory scrutiny. As the world moves towards a new financial system, cryptocurrency ownership has grown...

Parker Solar Probe sheds new light on the Sun

In August 2018, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe launched to space, soon becoming the closest-ever spacecraft to the Sun. With cutting-edge scientific instruments to measure the environment around the spacecraft, Parker Solar Probe has completed three of 24 planned passes...

African smartphone market defies challenges

While market saturation and US-China tensions are placing the global smartphone market under intense pressure, new research from International Data Corporations shows that the African smartphone market saw shipments increase 4% quarter on quarter in Q3 2019 to total...

Post-Black Friday analysis

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are done and dusted, with retailers drawing breath before the rest of the festive season shopping gets underway. Lullu Krugel, PwC Strategy& chief economist for Africa, and Dr Christie Viljoen, PwC Strategy& economist, offer a...

Regional consumer spend to reach $149bn

Consumer spending on technology in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is forecast to total $130,8-billion this year, a year-on-year increase of 4,1%. According to the latest Worldwide Semiannual Connected Consumer Spending Guide from International Data Corporation...

Consumers warned of new phishing scams

With two new alerts regarding elevated risks of phishing attacks against consumers - one from DStv, and another from the New Development Bank - South Africans are warned to take care when receiving emails offering loans, cash prizes or other forms of rewards....

Altron adds ID security with Ubusha acquisition

Altron has acquired identity security company, Ubusha Technologies in a deal worth R360-million, effective 1 March 2020. Founded in 2003, Ubusha, as a next-generation IT security services provider enables dynamic authentication and authorisation, identity management...

SAPS moves against streaming operation

Last week (4 December 2019), the South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested a suspect in Cape Town for allegedly selling pirate internet streaming devices and online content subscriptions. The investigation followed information received by the Police's Provincial...

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Developer – API at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. Client Details: Our client prides itself on delivering top-quality solutions and has established a stellar reputation over the past 25 years. Their commitment to meeting every deadline has never faltered. Their ethical approach to every...

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ENVIRONMENT:A prominent provider of academic resources in Africa, dedicated to ensuring universal access to crucial educational materials for all students on the continent, is currently in search of an IT Server Administrator to become part of their team located in...

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