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...

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...

Talos exposes ReVault vulnerabilities

Cisco’s Talos has reported five vulnerabilities to Broadcom and Dell, affecting both the ControlVault3 Firmware and its associated Windows APIs. More than 100 models of Dell Laptops are affected by the vulnerability, which is being dubbed “ReVault”, if left unpatched....

Demand for AI infrastructure boosts IaaS market

The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 22,5% in 2024 to $171,8-billion, according to Gartner, with Amazon retaining the number one position, followed by Microsoft, Google, Alibaba, and Huawei. "As enterprises continue to seek greater flexibility,...

Valid accounts come under attack

Valid accounts were increasingly being leveraged as an initial attack vector in 2024, representing 31,4% of cases. Public-facing applications still hold the top position with 39,2% of cases. These findings were reported in the recent Kaspersky Incident Response...

HPC, AI drive 15-fold increase in HBM demand

Parallel computer architectures, such as those deployed for modern high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, frequently encounter memory bottlenecks that limit performance, known as the 'memory wall'. Historically, this has stemmed...

Stock market set for 2026 surge after slump

The stock market had a rough start in 2025, with the S&P 500 dropping 10% due to investors’ recession fears. Despite a brief stock rally in mid-March, economic uncertainty and trade tensions have set the ground for a disappointing end to a quarter. The market...

Webb unmasks the true nature of the Cosmic Tornado

Exquisite details from the James Webb telescope reveal a chance, random alignment of a protostellar outflow and a distant spiral galaxy. The new composite image combines observations from Webb’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) and MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument), which...

Global education sector vulnerable to attacks

Educational institutions are highly attractive targets for cybercriminals due to the valuable research, personal data, and financial information they hold. This is among the findings from a new KnowBe4 report, “From Primary Schools to Universities, The Global...

Server revenue almost doubled in Q4

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $77,3-billion dollars in revenue during the last quarter of the year. This quarter showed the second highest growth rate since 2019 with a...

AI agents will make exploits quicker

By 2027, AI agents will reduce the time it takes to exploit account exposures by 50% according to Gartner. “Account takeover (ATO) remains a persistent attack vector because weak authentication credentials, such as passwords, are gathered by a variety of means...

IBM contributes AI projects to Linux Foundation

IBM is contributing three open-source projects - Docling, Data Prep Kit and BeeAI - to the Linux Foundation. “We're continuing our long history of contributing open-source projects to ensure that they're easy to consume and that it's easy for others - not just us - to...

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Van Dijk exits Naspers, Prosus

Bob van Dijk will step down from his position as chief executive and board member of Naspers and Prosus, effective 18 September 2023. Van Dijk has been the chief executive of Naspers since 2014 and of Prosus since its listing in 2019. Ervin Tu will assume the role of...

Don’t expect brand loyalty in today’s retail environment

Spurred on by unpredictable market trends, changing customer behaviours, and the rise of e-commerce, businesses are having to redefine their operations. One industry in particular feeling the weight of this change is retail. Research from the PWC Global Consumer...

Why top-performing companies use AI to boost procurement

Leading organisations are augmenting their source-to-pay processes with automation and artificial intelligence (AI), unlocking greater efficiency and driving improved bottom-line and sustainability outcomes. By Sandi de Souza, chief financial officer at SAP Africa One...

Korea, Africa rally finance, technology for universal energy access

The 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference opened in Korea's second-largest city, Busan, this week with a strong call for additional resources to help African countries achieve universal access to energy and transform the continent into...

Responsible, ethical AI process automation has its part to play

To some it might feel we're living in an "endless summer" of artificial intelligence (AI), with a new breakthrough announced almost monthly. And, while AI offers important benefits to a myriad of industries, it should also be cautionary tale, with the relevant...

Do backups belong in the cloud or on-premise?

Give a nod to marketers. When it comes to the cloud, they have helped shape how we think of this technology, almost as a magic solution to any server or data hosting scenario. Of course, the cloud often delivers on such claims. In many cases, it does provide a better...

Managing the allure of Azure – without the costs

The pandemic remains a conversation point within the technology sector because of the fundamental impact it had on cloud adoption and digital transformation. Organisations shifted rapidly to the left, taking advantage of solutions that would allow them to remain in...

How to spot a fake website

Phishing, smishing, email scams, dating scams, fraud, hacking--the realm of cybercrime has become more prevalent and sophisticated than ever before. Fake websites, designed to look exactly like the brands they mimic, have become honeypots for unsuspecting people lured...

Physical passports could be held as a digital identity

Air transport industry provider SITA and the Government of Aruba have showcased the successful implementation of verifiable digital credential technology, eliminating the need for passengers to show their physical passport when arriving on the island. Jeremy...

Everything you need to know about mitigating DDoS attacks

As cyberattacks - in particular those of the Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS) variety - continue to rise at an unprecedented rate across Africa, it is no longer a question of 'if' your organisation will be targeted, but rather 'when'. By Bryan Hamman, regional...

Senior Data Warehouse Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Develop Power...

Full Stack Developer (React & Java) (Onsite – Cape Town)

ENVIRONMENT:Are you a driven and talented Full Stack Developer ready to grow your career in a fast-paced, global environment? Join a well-established German IT services company with over 25 years of experience in delivering world-class IT solutions. Based in the Cape...

Senior Data Warehouse Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Develop Power...

Senior .Net Developer ( Remote )

Senior Software Developer / C# DeveloperRevolutionize the industry with us!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a dynamic company that offers a wide range of services and is looking for a Senior Software Developer / C# Developer to be part of their innovative team....

Software Developer – C# or Python – (Western Cape or Gauteng)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Developer to join their team. This role is open to candidates based in either Gauteng or the Western Cape. You will be...

Senior .Net Developer ( Remote ) – Remote Remote

Senior Software Developer / C# DeveloperRevolutionize the industry with us!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a dynamic company that offers a wide range of services and is looking for a Senior Software Developer / C# Developer to be part of their innovative team....

Junior Software Tester

Software Quality Assurance SpecialistAccelerate your career in Fintech!R 240,000 - R 330,000 per annumJoin a leading online provider of short-term loans, known for its innovative financial solutions and commitment to responsible lending practices. This is an ideal...

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