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...

AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Global AI spend could pass $2,5trn in 2026

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,52-trillion in 2026, a 44% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. "AI adoption is fundamentally shaped by the readiness of both human capital and organisational processes, not merely by financial investment,”...

Global gaming PC spend set for growth

The world is spending more on gaming PCs and laptops than ever, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. A massive gaming user base and the growing esports audience have kept demand strong even when global PC sales hit the brakes. Cutting-edge...

Nvidia earnings show shift from ‘hyper growth to high growth’

Nvidia’s latest results underscore a turning point for markets: the AI leader is moving from hyper growth to high growth, says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. The company reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations, with adjusted EPS of $1.04 on revenue...

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...

NTT Data, Cisco partner on networking for the AI era

NTT Data and Cisco have launched a co-sponsored IDC InfoBrief, Wired for Intelligence: A CIO Guide to Enterprise Networking for AI that shares strategic guidance for organisations seeking to accelerate transformation by modernising their network infrastructure. As...

Focused approach to data analytics can improve audit outcomes

There is widespread frustration with the impact of data analytics (DA) in internal audit functions - with 80% of chief audit executives (CAEs) wanting to see improved outcomes, according to Gartner. Gartner conducted a survey of 107 CAEs in March 2025 revealing that...

Critical illnesses striking women at younger ages

Nearly 70% of women’s critical illness claims were for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s - their prime working years. This is one of the revelations of Momentum Life Insurance’s 2024 claim statistics, which add that it is a stark reminder that serious illnesses like...

Uber and Harambee look to address youth unemployment

With one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, South Africa stands at a critical crossroads - because the crisis is most deeply felt by young people. Today, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, 58,7% of youth between the ages of 18 to 35 are...

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Kortext, Vodacom Business to support higher education students

Kortext, which provides digital learning and student engagement software for higher education, has reached an agreement with Vodacom Business to provide digital learning material - including textbooks and videos - to higher education institutions in South Africa....

Dell and partners launch Limpopo Solar Community Hub

Dell Technologies, in partnership with Utelize Mobile, SITA South Africa, Computer Aid International and Amandla Community Projects, has launched the Xitlhelani Village Solar Community Hub in Limpopo. Solar Community Hubs are solar-powered internet centres that...

Jacques van Niekerk takes on global CEO role at Incubeta

Incubeta has announced the appointment of Jacques van Niekerk as the new global CEO. Having been part of the founding team at Acceleration, an early adjacent player in the marketing technology consultancy and digital transformation field, Van Niekerk went on to lead...

Obsidian partners with JetBrains

Obsidian Systems has been appointed as a JetBrains consulting partner in South Africa. JetBrains is a global software company that creates professional software development tools and advanced collaboration solutions trusted by more than 15-million users worldwide. The...

Managed SD-WAN key to navigating connectivity, security challenges

Demand for managed software defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions is experiencing explosive growth as businesses grapple with new connectivity and security challenges. SD-WAN plays an essential role in facilitating cloud migrations and hybrid working models...

AFSUG GM promoted to CEO

Amanda Gibbs has been promoted to the position of CEO of the African SAP User Group (AFSUG), effective from 1 March 2024. In this key role, she will work closely with the AFSUG board's core leadership team and the board of directors to further advance the strategic...

Ericsson and MTN Group in sustainability, digital skills MoU

Ericsson and MTN Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability, digital skills, and education across Africa. The announcement was made at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona. In terms of the MoU, Ericsson and MTN Group will...

Subaru partners with Dell Technologies for driver assist technology

Subaru is teaming with Dell Technologies to help improve driver safety through the powerful combination of AI and high-performance storage. "Subaru is driving massive innovation through data to give motorists an extra set of eyes and an extra foot on the brake while...

Do your homework before attempting to attract skilled labour

The shortage of skilled workers and the difficulty businesses experience in trying to fill vacant positions means that human resource managers have to be meticulous with all details relevant to the recruitment process. This is according to Nicol Myburgh, head: human...

Project Manager (Data & Analytics) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Business Analyst (Finance) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

AI Specialist

Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models to solve business challenges.Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights.Build predictive and prescriptive models for strategic planning and operational improvements.Apply decision...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

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