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...

UK organisations moving away from single cloud

Sixty percent of companies in the UK are no longer reliant on a single cloud provider, reflecting a broader effort to avoid overdependence on any one platform amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and growing concerns around digital sovereignty. This is according to...

GenAI for Procurement hits the Trough of Disillusionment

Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement has entered the trough of disillusionment, according to Gartner. While some early adopters are seeing benefits, many organizations are experiencing uneven ROI or falling short of expectations, highlighting the need for a more...

AI helps to protect endangered species across the globe

From Seattle to Cape Town, and everywhere around and between, AI is helping conserve the wild plants and animals that make up the intricate web of life on Earth. It’s critical work that sustains ecosystems and supports biodiversity at a time when the United...

Financial Ombud looks back on its first year

It’s been one year since the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) was formed from the amalgamation of the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), the Credit Ombud (CO), the Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance (OLTI), and the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI)....

AI could help counter money laundering

Using artificial intelligence (AI) technology in anti-money laundering (AML) processes has become critical for financial institutions as they work to comply with regulations and combat financial crime. Even so, a new AML technology study from SAS, featuring...

Banking data theft attacks on smartphones triple in 2024

The number of Trojan banker attacks on smartphones surged by 196% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a Kaspersky report “The mobile malware threat landscape in 2024” released at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. Cybercriminals are shifting...

Confidence building in new vehicle sales

While new vehicle sales started the year in hopeful spirit, February sales gave even more reassurance that positive growth may be possible for the automotive industry this year. Cautious optimism in January became more cemented confidence in February, with sales up...

NAPAfrica achieves 5Tbps traffic milestone

The NAPAfrica Internet Exchange has reached a new milestone of 5Tbps of traffic. NAPAfrica remains Africa’s fastest-growing Internet Exchange Point (IXP) and one of the global top 10 internet exchanges by total traffic volume. With more than 655 networks peering at...

AMD, Cisco, Nokia join Jio to launch Open Telecom AI Platform

Jio Platforms (JPL), together with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia, announced at Mobile World Congress 2025 plans to form an new Open Telecom AI Platform. Designed to support today’s operators and service providers with real-world, AI-driven solutions, the Telecom AI Platform...

Tarsus Distribution wins Canon B2B distribution

Canon has appointed Tarsus Distribution as an authorised distributor of its business-to-consumer (B2C) product range across SADC. With the increasing demand for reliable, cost-effective home and business printing solutions, Tarsus Distribution will now distribute...

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MIP gains C-Corp accreditation

MIP Holdings has gained C-Corp accreditation, which endorses it as an inclusive, purpose-driven and humane business. The achievement of the C-Corp accreditation has placed MIP among a select group of organisations. MIP is now part of a global network of businesses...

Paratus, Ceragon sign multi-year partnership agreement

Paratus Group has announced a multi-year agreement with the global innovator and leading solutions provider of wireless communications, Ceragon Networks, to provide high-capacity wireless offshore communication solutions in Angola, Mozambique and Namibia. This...

How to keep load shedding levels low

The reduction in load shedding of late has left South Africans unsure about how to feel, with emotions ranging from elation to mistrust and even anxiety. Eskom has attributed the drop to Stages 3 and 4 to citizens heeding the call to use electricity sparingly. "And...

Zero trust: a paradigm shift in cybersecurity

In today's digital landscape, organisations face a constant barrage of cyber threats. Traditional perimeter-based security measures are no longer sufficient in safeguarding sensitive data and critical assets. As businesses continue to evolve and adopt cloud-based...

Don’t try to separate analytics and intuition

While digitisation and automation create many opportunities for businesses to streamline tasks and deliver benefits of ease and convenience to customers, this doesn't automatically translate to good customer service. By Professor Yudhvir Seetharam: head of analytics,...

Are SA retailers ready to grab the e-commerce opportunity?

Amidst general struggles for South African retailers (figures for March show that retail trade sales were down 1,6% year on year), the country is experiencing an e-commerce boom. By Joel Bronkowski, South Africa country lead at Paystack While the sector's growth at...

Cybersecurity has a massive skills shortage – and it’s worse in SA

As economies around the globe embrace digital transformation, a massive cybersecurity skills gap has emerged. In fact, a report released late last year suggests that an additional 3,4-million people need to be trained in cybersecurity and then hired to have any hope...

Why ERP projects fail and how to avoid it

The recent high-profile updates from two well-known retailers regarding the losses associated with challenging ERP implementations have starkly highlighted how South African businesses are squandering billions on large ERP projects. Liesel Grobbelaar, principal...

Test Automation Technician

Test Automation Technician Responsibilities/Tasks:Test planning and test case automation.Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.Create and execute automated test plans on demand.Manage automated script storage and versioning.Minimum...

Software Developer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Project Manager within the Legal Sector- 6 month contractAre you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering strategic change in a fast-paced legal environment? Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to lead transformative projects that...

Test Automation Technician – Remote Remote

Test Automation Technician Responsibilities/Tasks:Test planning and test case automation.Plan and create all master data required for automated test scripts.Create and execute automated test plans on demand.Manage automated script storage and versioning.Minimum...

Data Engineer (CPT – Onsite) (3-month Contract to go perm)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...

Test Automation Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join Our Tech Revolution as a Test Automation Technician! Location: Pretoria, Gauteng | Hybrid & On-SiteAre you a tech wizard with a passion for precision and a knack for automation? Ready to dive into a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills will shape...

Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Data Analyst who will provide an analysis service to internal and external users. This will be done using the NRF's internal data generated through various...

Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria

Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Data Analyst who will provide an analysis service to internal and external users. This will be done using the NRF's internal data generated through various...

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