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...

DDOS continues to dominate the digital battlefield

DDoS attacks have evolved into precision-guided weapons of geopolitical influence capable of destabilising critical infrastructure, according to new research from NetScout, with hacktivist groups like NoName057(16) orchestrating hundreds of coordinated strikes each...

The changing cyberthreat landscape in Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa experienced 42,4-million Web attacks and 95,6-million on-device attacks in the first half of 2025, according to new research from Kaspersky, which says that the region recorded more than a double increase in spyware; 64% more password stealer...

Cybersecurity is key challenge in OT digitalisation

According to a study by Kaspersky and research by VDC Research on securing Operational Technology (OT) environments, among the primary risks are inadequate security measures and insufficient resources allocated to OT cybersecurity, challenges surrounding regulatory...

Sustainable energy presents significant opportunities in SA

The majority of South African electricity is generated through fossil fuels, particularly coal,  contributing to the rapid warming of the planet, extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and unprecedented harm to the natural world. “While this creates challenges,...

Deployment ‘gold rush’ ignites CNAPP market

The Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market is on track to surge from $2,8-billion in 2024 to $7,7-billion in 2029 - expanding at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% and growing nearly twice as fast as overall public-cloud...

Better integration, management for modernised infrastructure

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – The rapid pace at which technology advances and changes has never been as apparent as the last year. Amid change and disruption, organisations have to focus on modernising their infrastructure, building...

Run apps anywhere with extended AOS

Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – In a multi-cloud, hybrid cloud world, organisations shouldn’t be constrained as to what cloud they can use to run their workloads. Rajiv Ramaswami, president and CEO of Nutanix, points out that his company has...

AFHRI recovers on the back of marginally lower interest rates

The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the fourth quarter of 2024 have been released, confirming a modest improvement in the financial position of South African households - mainly due to three cuts of 25 basis points each in the repo...

Pinnacle signs up as IBM’s second distributor in SA

Looking to leverage the vendor’s innovations in AI, hybrid cloud, data analytics, and cybersecurity, Pinnacle ICT has signed to become IBM’s second major distributor in South Africa. At the heart of this collaboration is Pinnacle’s mission to provide businesses with...

CEOs believe their executive teams lack ‘AI savvy’

Only 44% of CIOs are deemed by their CEOs to be “AI savvy” according to a survey by Gartner.The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024 and measured CEOs'...

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CMC Networks upgrades global network operations centre

CMC Networks has upgraded its Global Network Operations Centre (GNOC) with the move to its new offices in Sandton, boosting network and operational efficiencies, and enhancing customer experiences with the increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Counting the cost of skills programme spend cuts

Innovation is the currency of progress and a company's investment in skills programmes is a testament to its commitment to a thriving manufacturing sector. The very foundation of this growth rests upon the shoulders of a well-equipped workforce but unfortunately, the...

Galaxy S24 Series is Samsung’s AI moment, says analyst

Following the news that Samsung has launched premium Galaxy S24 series smartphones, Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, makes the following observations. "Samsung is one of the foremost smartphone companies in the world, and its new Galaxy S24...

Demand for solar and energy-related products on the rise

Standard Bank continues to see massive demand for solar and energy-related products. The bank saw a 400% growth in demand for LookSee's Solar installation offering last year, and this trend is expected to continue. Marc Du Plessis, head of LookSee at Standard Bank,...

Kids returning to school face digital minefield

The start of the new school year marks an exciting new phase for kids, but it could also mark the first step into a minefield of online risks. This is the warning from Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet, who says young children, tweens and teens face a...

Liquid Intelligent Technologies achieves Cisco Gold Certification

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has achieved the Cisco Gold Certified Partner certification level for its South African operations. "The Cisco Gold Certification is another validation for our customers as we continue to be the digital service provider of choice for...

2024 education trends: where tech and personal development meet

Education, like every aspect of modern life, keeps adapting and evolving to meet the needs of society. Unfortunately, the South African education system is not keeping pace with developments and innovation in the education space. By Shaun Fuchs, founder and CEO of...

Our diversity is Africa’s superpower

Africa is widely acknowledged as the most diverse continent boasting and estimated 3 000 distinct ethnic groups and over 2 000 languages. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa A 2013 study by Erkan Goren which is now considered the global benchmark for measuring...

Cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024

The persistent myth is that cybercrime only targets the biggest companies and economies but cybercriminals are not bound by geography, and rapidly digitising economies lure them in large numbers. South Africa is a prime example: even though it ranks 38th among major...

Why due diligence is so important prior to appointment

Recent news reports that a high-profile individual was removed from a board, allegedly because one of her qualifications had been misstated, is the latest in a line of similar incidents. The director in question has reportedly indicated that her qualification is...

Junior Web Administrator (6 Months Contract) – Gauteng Sandton

Junior Website Administrator JOB DESCRIPTION Manage Portal Support Mailbox (currently has 113 new user support requests)Promptly answer web-support related emails, phone calls and other communications.Call mining companies (estimated at +/- 1300 mines) and assist them...

Finops IT Analyst : Banking

Finop - IT Analyst For the tech-savvy problem solverSalary - Highly negotiable Support and maintain financial systems (ERP, planning, accounting)Automate processes to boost efficiency and reduce errorsBuild dashboards and reports that drive smart financial...

Senior SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Developer to design, develop, and optimize high-performance database solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in SQL Server, advanced T-SQL, and database performance tuning, with a proven track...

Software Developer – Sandton

Job DescriptionOur client is looking for a dynamic, energetic, innovative, strategic, and self-motivated individual to work from their Johannesburg Office. The candidate must have a solid work ethic, be able to work under deadline, engage and collaborate with team...

Front End Developer

Front-end Software Engineer We have an exciting opportunity for a Skilled Front-end Software Engineer to join a dynamic, cross-functional team working on cutting-edge applications across web and mobile platforms. This role is suited to a senior engineer who thrives on...

Finops IT Analyst : Banking – Western Cape Cape Town

Finop - IT Analyst For the tech-savvy problem solverSalary - Highly negotiable Support and maintain financial systems (ERP, planning, accounting)Automate processes to boost efficiency and reduce errorsBuild dashboards and reports that drive smart financial...

Software Developer – Sandton – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Job DescriptionOur client is looking for a dynamic, energetic, innovative, strategic, and self-motivated individual to work from their Johannesburg Office. The candidate must have a solid work ethic, be able to work under deadline, engage and collaborate with team...

Front End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Front-end Software Engineer We have an exciting opportunity for a Skilled Front-end Software Engineer to join a dynamic, cross-functional team working on cutting-edge applications across web and mobile platforms. This role is suited to a senior engineer who thrives on...

Software Engineer (Back End) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Back-End Software Engineer to join our agile product development team. You'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and operating robust, scalable backend systems for business-critical applications running 24/7 in...

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