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...

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...

JSE roadshow looks to empower SMEs

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s third annual SME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow is now underway, continuing its mission to unlock funding opportunities and accelerate growth for South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This year, the roadshow will expand...

Vertiv finalises Great Lakes acquisition

Vertiv has expanded its rack, cabinet, and integration solutions for white space applications with the $200-million acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets group. "We are pleased to officially welcome the Great Lakes team to Vertiv and begin innovating...

Cameras help to drive down crime in Hatfield

Vumacam, in conjunction with the Hatfield City Improvement District (CID) in Tshwane, has demonstrated significant steps towards bolstering community safety and security in the area since the partnership began in May 2024. During this time Vumacam has assumed full...

Tariffs drive surge in Q1 PC shipments

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025, a 4,8% increase from the first quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. US PC shipments grew 12,6%, reaching 16-million units in the first quarter of 2025. “The growth...

Trade tension skews smartphone shipments

Global smartphone shipments increased 1,5% year-over-year (YoY) to 304,9-million units in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The smartphone market...

Hisense SA launches locally-manufactured TV 

Hisense SA has launched its high-end CanvasTV which is manufactured in South Africa. The CanvasTV range is produced at Hisense SA’s facility in Atlantis, in the Western Cape. The product is available in 55-inch and 65-inch models (55S7N and 65S7N), with a recommended...

Core banking software to hit $21,6bn by 2030

The global core banking software market size is estimated to reach $21,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 10,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The expansion of the market can be accredited to the upsurge in the embrace of...

Toll road payment technology cuts fraud by 90%

he introduction of a new online toll solution from FNB is reducing fraud related to toll road payment methods. Traditional payment methods on toll roads were inconvenient for motorists and vulnerable to abuse and fraud. Fraudsters were, with little effort, able to...

How AI is key to cybersecurity

We are on the precipice of an unprecedented shift that is reshaping the cybersecurity industry and how organisations tread through the digital landscape, write Morné Louwrens, MD: advisory at Marsh Africa, and Prejlin Naidoo, digital partner at Oliver Wyman. In 2024,...

Security spend in MENA set for 14% growth

Information security spending by Middle East and North Africa (MENA) enterprises is projected to total $3,3-billion in 2025, an increase of 14% from 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. Security software will remain the largest spending category in...

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Commvault joins up with security, AI companies

Commvault is marrying modern cyber resilience technologies from Commvault with advanced security and data intelligence from pioneers in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud. Industry leaders in these areas are integrating with the newly announced...

Why energy efficiency compliance builds business trust

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Commvault Cloud adds cyber resilience

Commvault has announced Commvault Cloud, powered by Metallic AI, a new platform that lets IT and security teams improve cyber resilience in an era of non-stop ransomware and malicious cyberattacks. Commvault Cloud unifies all of the company's SaaS and software...

Tanzu enhancements aid in modern application development

Modern businesses look to run modernised applications developed, operated and optimised with a single delivery process. New enhancements to the VMware Tanzu Application Service and VMware Tanzu Application Platform, deliver just this. This week and VMware Explore,...

VMware enhances IT modernisation

Streamlining IT processes is not just a cost-saving strategy - it's a necessity for organizations to remain competitive, secure, and adaptable in today's hybrid work landscape. This week at VMware Explore, VMware announced advanced automation capabilities and expanded...

Selling the cloud demands a new type of salesperson

The traditional sales model - sell them on the benefits, close the sale, deliver the product - is outdated in the digital world. Modern salespeople require different skills and far greater knowledge to sell the cloud, writes Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed. There can be...

WeWork SA unaffected by WeWork reorganisation

Following WeWork's announcement to commence a strategic reorganisation process in the US Canada, WeWork South Africa reiterates that it is not part of the North American process. "WeWork South Africa is 100% independently owned by SiSebenza, and operates independently...

Vertiv invites distributors, resellers to join partner programme

Vertiv has announced its enhanced partner programme for Africa, with a strong focus on rewarding its local network of expert distributors and resellers across South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco. Jacqui Gradwell, field marketing manager for Africa at...

Telkom launches transformation, innovation awards

Telkom has launched the Telkom Transformation and Innovation Awards, set to take place on 14 November 2023. The Telkom Transformation and Innovation Awards will serve as a platform to showcase the exceptional achievements of Telkom's Enterprise and Supplier...

Earthshot Prize rewards climate change solutions

The Earthshot Prize, a global environmental prize to discover, accelerate, and scale ground-breaking solutions to repair and regenerate the planet, is awarded annually to five winners, each receiving a R20-million (£1-million) prize grant to scale their projects....

Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...

NC Programmer (Manufacturing)

Our Client who is in the manufacturing sector is looking for an NC Programmer to prepare accurate and efficient CNC programs for laser and punching machinesMinimum RequirementsGrade 12 or equivalent (Technical qualification preferred)2–5 Years' experience in CNC...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Back-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...

JUNIOR DATA ANALYST at Competent Candidates

Our Client in the Financial Services industry is looking for a Jnr Data Analyst. Your:Formal education:A relevant qualification (Diploma or degree) in statistics or data analysis.Experience:Minimum 2 years in a data and/or reporting position in the financial services...

SQL Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

NC Programmer (Manufacturing) – Gauteng Primrose

Our Client who is in the manufacturing sector is looking for an NC Programmer to prepare accurate and efficient CNC programs for laser and punching machinesMinimum RequirementsGrade 12 or equivalent (Technical qualification preferred)2–5 Years' experience in CNC...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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