Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

Global IT spending set to grow 10,8%, hitting $6,15trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,15-trillion in 2026, up 10,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “AI infrastructure growth remains rapid despite concerns about an AI bubble, with spending rising across AI‑related hardware and...

Cyber still the top business risk as AI closes the gap

Cyber incidents created many headlines in 2025 and are still the biggest worry for companies globally in 2026, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The past year has also been a significant one for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which is...

The dangers of ‘shadow AI’

Employees are quietly turning to unapproved AI tools without informing their managers simply to save time – a practice now known as “shadow AI”. And new research in Ivanti’s 2025 Technology at Work Report says that roughly 33% of workers now engage in this activity,...

New WhatsApp hijacking scam involves fake voting

Kaspersky has uncovered a new phishing campaign targeting WhatsApp users through a fraudulent voting scheme. This attack lures victims with a voting page allegedly featuring young athletes - but other voting topics are being exploited as well. The method can be easily...

Addressing disparities critical to bridging the digital divide

Digital technologies have transformed the global economy, with India, China and the African continent emerging as frontrunners in innovation in the digital payments space. Much of this success is attributed to their cash-heavy economies that have limited banking...

AI vendor race reshapes competition across the whole AI tech stack

The AI vendor race is restructuring the business of tech, and every tech provider must reevaluate what it takes to compete and win in this evolving landscape, according to Gartner.  With various AI vendor races taking place across the AI technology stack (see Figure...

Interpol’s pan-African cybercrime operation nets 260 scammers

Authorities in 14 African countries have arrested 260 suspects and seized 1 235 electronic devices in a coordinated international operation against cyber-enabled crime. The crackdown targeted transnational criminal networks exploiting digital platforms, particularly...

Stormy weather ahead for the global economy

The global economy is entering a period of weak growth and systemic disruption, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists’ Outlook. Some 72% of surveyed chief economists expect the global economy to weaken over the next year amid intensifying...

Global strategy to secure coral reefs in a changing climate

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has launched its 2025–2030 Coral Reef Conservation Strategy, a landmark plan to conserve the world’s most climate-resilient coral reefs. Rooted in more than 40 years of WCS experience and new cutting-edge science, the strategy...

Most ICT job roles now include AI skills

AI roles now dominate tech market growth, according to the second study released by the AI Workforce Consortium titled “ICT in Motion: The Next Wave of AI Integration.” Led by Cisco, the consortium is a private sector collaboration that includes industry leaders...

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Tarsus Distribution brings Zerto Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service to SA

Leading South African distributor Tarsus Distribution is partnering with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and its subsidiary Zerto (a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company) to create a compliant, agile, and affordable Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) solution. The...

Redington synergises tech ecosystems across Africa

Redington is accelerating digital transformation journeys across the African continent. With a direct presence in 19 African countries and continent-wide reach through channel partners, Redington is well-positioned to become a one-stop shop for all things technology...

Canon helps the sight-impaired to enjoy the visual world

Canon Central and North Africa aims to inspire creativity and innovation, forge valuable partnerships and relationships, and enhance the exchange of knowledge by demonstrating its entire ecosystem of consumer and business products and solutions ay Gitex Africa. Wrorld...

Yahsat partners with Satcom in Zimbabwe

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has partnered with Satcom Technologies to explore new satellite communications opportunities in Zimbabwe. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Yahsat's ongoing expansion across the African continent,...

HP Inc readies for the future of work

HP Inc is showing its latest inpersonal systems, gaming, printing, and hybrid working solutions align with this year's Gitex Africa theme: "Creating a bold future for Africa".   Navigating the rise of Hybrid Work As the world continues to witness the accelerated...

Epson demos eco-friendly printers, scanners

Epson is showcasing its full range of solutions designed to support the region's key industries ay Gitex Africa 2024. Epson is also displaying a series of eco-friendly A4 compact scanners. Recent Epson survey findings reveal that 74% of IT decision makers and users...

Afrimobility seeks visionary partners

Afrimobility, the venture capital arm of AKWA Group, is using Gitex Africa 2024 to show its support for innovative startups working to advance technology on the continent. Afrimobility has made investments in several countries, including France, USA, Canada, Egypt,...

Xbox Game Camp returns to Africa

Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced the second edition of Xbox Game Camp in Africa with a view to bolstering local developer talent and fast-tracking the growth of the continent’s gaming industry. The two-day online conference,...

Navigating cloud migration concerns in HR and payroll

Increasingly dominated by cloud solutions, the global payroll and HR software market is forecast to top $61-billion by 2030. Mathew Payne, CIO of CRS Technologies This growth reflects the shift towards cloud-based payroll and HR systems in businesses of all sizes and...

AI makes its mark in real estate

In the dynamic world of real estate, where time is money and information is key, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of how estate agents conduct business, says Antonie Goosen, principal and founder of Meridian Realty. From...

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A fast-paced, high-growth tech environment is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and self-driven Software Developer. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Salesforce development or Java (Spring) and thrives in a collaborative, agile setting. You will contribute to...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A fast-paced, high-growth tech environment is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and self-driven Software Developer. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Salesforce development or Java (Spring) and thrives in a collaborative, agile setting. You will contribute to...

Software Engineer (Python & C#) (Private Markets) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:TACKLE operational and data challenges across the Private Markets platform of a renowned Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a solutions-driven Software Engineer. Joining a multi-disciplinary team, you will help to deliver high-impact, AI-centered...

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We're looking for a motivated Junior / Mid-Level PHP Developer to join our growing tech team in Cape Town, WC. In this role, you will architect, develop, and maintain both internal and client-facing functionality, from inception through to deployment. You'll work on...

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We're looking for a motivated Junior / Mid-Level PHP Developer to join our growing tech team in Cape Town, WC. In this role, you will architect, develop, and maintain both internal and client-facing functionality, from inception through to deployment. You'll work on...

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