2026 will be year agentic AI comes of age
Kathy Gibson reports - Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) became the big buzzword in 2025, but organisations will only start to realise real benefit from the technology in the year ahead. That’s the word from John Roese, global chief technology officer and chief AI...
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...
US government to buy into Intel
The US government is poised to take a 10% equity stake in Intel. The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Softbank Group will invest a further $2-billion in the US chip-maker. Now, according to news reports, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the...
Stablecoin adoption leads to global expansion for Yellow Card
Following its rapid progress in Africa, Yellow Card – a leading stablecoin payments infrastructure provider – is expanding into other key emerging markets including Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Colombia. The company’s global expansion is...
Nvidia slide exposes risks in tech-driven rally
A sudden stumble in Nvidia stock has shaken Wall Street, sending the Nasdaq 100 down 1,4% in one of its sharpest drops since April. The selloff highlights both the enduring power of the AI story and the fragility of markets built on a handful of names, says Nigel...
Young economic thinkers engage with Nobel laureates
A cohort of young South African scientists will represent the country at the 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences (#LINOecon) in Lindau, Germany, from 26 to 30 August 2025. They were chosen through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted...
Threat to dissolve SA Tourism board raises governance red flags
According to a recent media report, the Minister of Tourism has allegedly threatened to dissolve the SA Tourism board over what has been described as an unlawful meeting during which it appears to have been resolved that the CEO of the organisation would be suspended...
Nominations open for 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has opened nominations for the 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards which, this year, will celebrate “Excellence in an AI-Driven World”. The IITPSA President’s Awards recognise outstanding...
Women are losing out in Africa’s gig work boom
Platform work – including ride-hailing, food delivery and online freelancing – has been praised as a new avenue for women’s employment in Africa. However, a landmark study spanning five African countries has revealed that while men and women share many of the same...
Older workers rely on Gen Z for AI coaching
Gen Z employees are playing a pivotal role in driving AI adoption across the workforce, coaching older colleagues to help unlock productivity and collaboration gains in hybrid working environments. A new global study from International Workplace Group (IWG), based on...
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Mesh.trade launches tokenised bond in Africa
Mesh.trade has issued what it believes to be Africa's first-ever smart asset, in the form of a tokenised corporate bond. The MOS Initiative (Die MOS), a private company focused on the development of Afrikaans mother tongue education in South Africa, chose Mesh.trade...
Datacentrix wins inaugural HP award
Datacentrix has been named as HP's "Go Beyond Reseller" at the technology company's Southern African partner awards. Anle Els, product manager: end user computing at Datacentrix, comments: "Datacentrix has enjoyed a solid long-term collaboration with HP, spanning...
Powerfleet secures secondary JSE listing
Powerfleet, a provider in the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector, has attained a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Powerfleet listed on the Nasdaq in 1999 and, as part of its expansion move, is in the...
Vertiv joins the Nvidia partner network
Vertiv is now a solution advisor: consultant partner in the Nvidia Partner Network (NPN), providing wider access to Vertiv's experience and full portfolio of power and cooling solutions. NPN is a global program for technology partners who offer solutions built on or...
If your organisation offers training, now is the time to act
The date for migrating training programmes from Sector and Training Authorities (SETAs) to the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) has been postponed several times, but it will not be delayed again. By Martin Pienaar, chief operating officer at Mindworx...
Close the security gap to protect your print environment
Cybersecurity is high on every organisation's agenda in a world of hybrid working, digital transactions, high profile data breaches, and strict data privacy rules backed by tough penalties. By Chris Kruger, MD of Nashua Kopano Despite the vast sums of money businesses...
Could tech help turn sports into an economic growth sector?
The world of sport has greatly evolved for the better with the impact of technology. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager of Zoho Africa For fans, that impact can most clearly be seen in the ways that TV and streaming experiences have changed over the years. From HD...
Battery minerals shine light on a greener, cleaner future
The world is going electric - from vehicles to smartphones, portable electronics and renewable energy storage systems. According to Oscar van Antwerpen, who is the director and founder of geological consulting firm Minrom, this battery-powered world is fueled by...
Higher education institutions need to step out of their comfort zones
Higher education institutions worldwide are currently facing a critical period in their existence. They have to redefine their value proposition to a cohort of students who are not only digital natives but have grown up in an environment where the pace of...
InDrive speeds expansion efforts with R2,8bn financing
Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive has announced the expansion of its financing arrangement with General Catalyst to R2,8-billion. The financing extension, which can be further extended for an additional year, enhances inDrive's financial flexibility,...
Application Development Manager – Remote Remote
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Senior Support engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – KwaZulu-Natal Westville
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SharePoint Developer – Remote Remote
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Intermediate PHP Developer (CPT/JHB Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
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