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...

Top performers turn AI into revenue, profit growth

Companies that are able to strategically use artificial intelligence (AI) are far more likely to post more than 10% revenue growth, with more than 15% profit margins from their AI deployments. This is among the findings from NTT Data’s newly-released 2026 Global AI...

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...

SA consumers are still under pressure

South African consumers remain under financial pressure, spending less and even dipping into savings for everyday expenses. These are among the finding from the new SpendTrend25 report from Discovery Bank and Visa, the third annual collaborative report of South...

DBSA finances SA’s largest wind farm

The first phase of the Overberg Wind Farm project has successfully reached financial close with Red Rocket a renewable energy independent power producer. The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), alongside Absa Bank and Standard Bank, has played a pivotal role...

Cleantech fund secures R2,4bn commitment

New GX Capital, co-founder of Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), and RMB Ventures (RMBV) have announced the first close of Airnergize Capital Fund I, focused on accelerating clean technology solutions in renewable energy, gas and water infrastructure across South Africa. It has...

Researchers sound alarm on teen vaping crisis

As vaping rates among South African teens surge to alarming levels, public health researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are calling on the government to urgently enact the Tobacco Products & Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to curb what they...

Why dropping the luxury tax matters for digital inclusion

Digital access starts with affordability - and government has finally listened, writes Ernst Wittmann, TCL regional manager for southern & east Africa and global operator account manager for Africa. In a bold and commendable move, South Africa's government has...

Siemens exec dies in New York helicopter tragedy

Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar, along with his wife and three children, died when a sightseeing helicopter plunged into New York’s Hudson River yesterday. Witnesses say they heard a bang, then saw the aircraft crash into the water without at least one of its rotor...

Tech4Good Award for GirlCode leader

GirlCode’s CEO and Founder, Zandile Mkwanazi, was awarded the Tech4Good award at the prestigious Wired4Women event. The Wired4Women awards honour exceptional women who are using technology to make a positive impact. Zandile was recognised in the Tech4Good category for...

How geopolitics is shaping AI development

Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) drives strategic and competitive leadership, countries are jockeying for leadership positions. According to a Boston Consulting Group masterclass on AI and geopolitics, there can be no doubt that the US leads...

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The year ahead, according to Kyocera

As 2023 draws to a close, Paul Wendlandt, GM of Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, shares his vision for the future of the company. With a clear focus on enhancing sales and profitability in their core business, fostering innovation in new business sectors, and...

AI, blockchain and the future of local agriculture

Innovative technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), drones and more, will continue to pave the way for growth within the local agricultural sector, while playing a critical role in helping to alleviate global challenges such as food security...

Virtual agents could tell you a thing or two about your business

If you're a CEO or even a high-ranking executive, you're probably confident you know everything (or almost everything) about your business. But no matter how much time you spend pouring over reports, making surprise visits to different departments, and engaging with...

Harnessing IoT and solar power for smarter energy management

When Eskom first implemented load shedding in 2007, electricity changed overnight from a resource every company could take for granted into one of the most urgent challenges in South African boardrooms. Since then, the imperative of facing up to the power crisis has...

Securing the future of payments

The only way to combat the increasing cost of cyberattacks, and the reputational threat that comes with them, is to have solid, internationally accredited, security measures in place as well as going above and beyond these requirements, writes Bernard van Der Merwe,...

Cisco, Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub support SMMEs

Cisco has announced its collaboration with the Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub (MDIHub) to launch a new EDGE Centre in the capital city of South Africa's North West province. The initiative aims to support small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the region,...

Import/export startups can outsource international payments

Every year thousands of South Africans take the plunge and start new businesses. Whether they do so out of necessity or a desire to be their own boss, taking the plunge into entrepreneurship is a brave decision. By Harry Scherzer, CEO of FutureForex That's...

A proactive approach to health and wellness in insurance

Today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape is resulting in the traditional, reactive model of insurance undergoing a transformative shift. By Simon Spurr, executive director at Alula Technologies Forming the basis of this change is the need to harness rich data...

Shed a green light on lighting

Life in South Africa seems to be getting more expensive with every passing day. One thing that households can influence, fortunately, is their electricity bills. And no, you don't need to start with solar panels or gas stoves - simply changing your lighting will make...

Why mid-market organisations need a unified collaboration platform

Middle-market companies are critical to the overall growth of any economy. Unfortunately, they tend to get overlooked. Startups are able to leverage tax exemptions and subsidy schemes owing to their future potential, while large enterprises enjoy profits, economic...

Data Engineer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, implement and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines that constitute TFG's data platform, enabling effective use of data across the organization. Develop and maintain scalable data models to support analytics &...

Scrum Master

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scum Master to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Guides the Product Owners by practicing relevant agile techniques (e.g. journey maps) and facilitates in carving...

Business Systems Analyst

We're hiring a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) on behalf of one of our Clients. They are seeking a seasoned BSA a who enjoys collaborating across Agile teams, translating complex needs into clear solutions, and shaping the digital future of a large, mission-driven...

Specialist Analyst – AML/CFT – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you passionate about financial integrity and regulatory compliance? Our client, a respected organisation in the regulatory sector, is looking for a Specialist Analyst to join their AML/CFT Supervision team. In this important role, you will help ensure that...

Senior Back End Developer (Fully Remote) (CH1151)

Our client is a team of multidisciplinary people who build great software products with offices in Stellenbosch, and a flexible remote-working policy. We are looking for an experienced Back-end Developer to produce high quality software solutions.It will be your job...

PHP / Rust Developer

Join a Future-Focused Tech Team as a PHP / Rust Developer!?? Cape Town | Permanent Role?? IT / FinTech Industry Are you a developer who thrives on solving complex problems and pushing tech boundaries? Do you dream of working with cutting-edge technologies in a...

PHP / Rust Developer – Western Cape Claremont

Join a Future-Focused Tech Team as a PHP / Rust Developer!?? Cape Town | Permanent Role?? IT / FinTech Industry Are you a developer who thrives on solving complex problems and pushing tech boundaries? Do you dream of working with cutting-edge technologies in a...

Senior Programmer

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An experienced Data Analyst who has strong data analytics capabilities, can manipulate and transform data, and who is able to attend to data related queries is required by this dynamic, fast growing organisation based in SandtonWe are looking for candidates who enjoy...

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