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...

When does using GenAI become unethical?

Generative AI (GenAI) is proving increasingly indispensable for certain aspects of daily work, raising questions about the ethics of passing its output off as one’s own work - and the fairness of pitting AI-generated content against human-generated content. This is...

Tariff and trade war the top emerging risk

The escalating tariff and trade war moved into the top rank of emerging risks for the second quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series captures enterprise risk management (ERM) leaders’, risk management professionals’, auditors’,...

What businesses expect from the Budget

With just hours to go until the Minister of Finance delivers the much-anticipated 2025 National Budget Speech, a KPMG South Africa social media poll provides key insights into the expectations of business professionals across the country. The survey, conducted on KPMG...

Cross-border GenAI misuse to drive AI breaches

By 2027, more than 40% of AI-related data breaches will be caused by the improper use of generative AI (GenAI) across borders, according to Gartner. The swift adoption of GenAI technologies by end-users has outpaced the development of data governance and security...

EMEA’s AI spend to double, despite challenges

Business leaders and IT decision makers in EMEA report the highest satisfaction with AI projects globally in the last 12 months, fuelling a 104% increase in expected AI investments this year, according to new research from Lenovo. The AInomics CIO Playbook 2025, with...

Africans fear financial losses from cybercrime

According to a recent survey conducted by KnowBe4 Africa, 58% of respondents are very concerned about cybercrime, a figure which has almost doubled from 29% in 2023. Fear of online fraud and losing money remain their top concern, given the increasing sophistication of...

Fortinet contributes to major cybercrime arrests

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) and the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (Afripol) announced last year that the organisations have identified and arrested members of cybercrime groups operating across Africa. These individuals...

Big corporations are stocking up on Bitcoin

Since the crypto market boom in 2021, major corporations have been diving deep into Bitcoin, a trend that accelerated even further last year. With Bitcoin`s price skyrocketing by 125% in 2024 alone and maintaining its strong momentum in 2025, corporate Bitcoin whales...

Drone market to reach $163,6-billion by 2030

The global drone market size is anticipated to reach $163,6-billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 14,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Evolving regulations facilitating easier drone integration into airspace and operations and...

Call for media literacy in the misinformation age

In a world increasingly defined by digital communication, the recent dialogue between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Elon Musk regarding misinformation highlights a pivotal issue that affects not only politics but the very fabric...

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DVT launches new AI and blockchain practice

Global software and solutions company DVT has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain practice under the leadership of current innovation centre head Roberto Ferro. The new practice will primarily focus on guiding and enabling business customers to...

How Google is working with AI in Africa

Google's first AI research centre in Africa aims to push the boundaries of AI while solving pressing problems affecting millions of people both locally and globally, like mapping buildings in remote locations to provide better electricity. The centre was opened in...

Kodak Alaris signs CoCre8 as enterprise distributor

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Financial services cybersecurity vital in digital transformation

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How the supply chain can reduce emissions

Following a difficult and tumultuous few years for the warehousing and logistics industry, there is hope on the horizon. By Randeep Somel, vice-president: global head of communications and sustainability at Iron Mountain Global supply chain pressures have gradually...

Stay safe on WhatsApp

With more than 2-billion users globally and 23-million users in South Africa, WhatsApp continues to dominate as one of the world's most popular social messaging platforms. It's also a popular platform for scammers looking to cash in quickly by using social engineering...

Cybersecurity skills shortage: recession or stress?

In 2023, there have been so many layoffs in the technology industry that TechCrunch labelled it a "reckoning" in its extensive list released late April. To date, across numerous organisations that include Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Dropbox and Zoom, to name but a few,...

Vertiv joins Gitex Africa

Vertiv is joining Gitex Africa, taking place in Marrakech, Morocco from today (31 May) to 1 June. Vertiv will showcase its critical infrastructure solutions at Dell Technologies' stand, where visitors will have a chance to connect with Vertiv experts to discuss...

ICTGlobe channel partners benefit from aggregation deals

Channel partners of business communication and managed services provider ICTGlobe.com now have a greater array of carrier-grade, licensed fixed-wireless and fibre connectivity options to offer their wholesale, resale and enterprise clients. The news comes as...

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About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

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We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI and LLMs (Large Language models to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer.Please note this role is based in Cape...

SAP CRM Technical Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a SAP CRM Technical Consultant, based in Midrand (Hybrid), with experience in C4C and S/4HANA. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SAP CRMC4CSAP EEC or S/4HANAWeb UISAP FioriShould you meet the requirements...

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Purpose of the role To ensure performance, integrity and security of the Funds database, involvement in the design, development and integrity of the database, as well as in data mining and day to day operation and maintenance of the database Install, upgrade, and...

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We are looking for a capable and detail-oriented SQL Developer / Data Engineer to design, build, maintain, and support high-quality data pipelines that empower insight-driven decision-making and efficient campaign execution. You will play a key role in ensuring the...

Software Developer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly successful SAAS development company focused on delivering innovative, bespoke solutions across a wide range of industries including logistics, supply chain and manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they...

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