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...

SA’s top banks face new competitive realities

South African banks have delivered solid returns since the post-Covid lows. However, as economic growth remains weak, interest rates drift lower, and competition intensifies, the operating environment is becoming increasingly complex. Against this backdrop, Byron...

Future Filmmaker awards open for submissions

The 2026 edition of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is open for submissions and free for all to enter on sonyfuturefilmmakerawards.com. Now in their fourth year, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards celebrate the filmmakers shaping the cinematic landscape of tomorrow....

Multifamily residential property gains traction

The South African multifamily residential rental sector is emerging as a formidable asset class for institutional real estate investors. This is according to a report about the sector, compiled by the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF) for the South African...

‘Time to lead the conversation – and the nation – forward’

With South Africa navigating its first government of national unity (GNU) and grappling with ever-increasing socio-economic challenges, Decode Communications has unveiled the fifth edition of the South African Government Leaders on X Report which assesses how...

Integration key as IT leaders turn to AI agents

As IT resource demands spike, new research from Mulesoft finds that 93% of enterprise IT leaders have implemented or plan to implement AI agents in the next two years. However, integration challenges hinder companies from fully realising the technology’s potential to...

Marked upswing for take-home pay in 2024

BankservAfrica’s Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the average nominal take-home pay of an estimated 4-million salary earners in South Africa, closed December 2024 on a high note, showing a continuation of the growth observed throughout the year. “The average...

DeepSeek AI exposes Trump tariffs’ weakness

DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough has exposed the limits of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs, challenging Washington’s ability to restrain China’s technological rise. This is the opinion of Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, who points out that the Trump administration has...

New initiative to drive intra-African trade

Looking to boost academic research output and increase collaboration between academia, industry, and policy makers across Africa in a bid to drive forward intra-African trade and industrialisation, Afreximbank - in collaboration with the African Union Commission and...

Using tariff volatility to drive competitive advantage

In the face of the most significant tariff changes proposed in the past 50 years, enterprises must be prepared to make strategic responses that go beyond either absorbing new costs or passing them on to customers, says Gartner. “Enterprises should recognise tariff...

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Huawei launches Mega ICT infrastructure package

Huawei launched its Mega ICT infrastructure package solution for the African banking market, at Huawei Intelligent Finance Summit for Africa 2023 in Cape Town. The solution aims to ensure that banks and other financial service companies across the continent are...

HP extends remote PC management with HP Wolf Connect

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Why safety and quality in lithium batteries is important

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WeThinkCode_ partners with Ekurhuleni West TVET College

WeThinkCode_ (WTC) and Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC) are entering into a public-private partnership to pilot a programme that will train youth with no prior coding experience to become world-class software developers. The pilot will see two cohorts of 50 students...

Gamers compete for huge prize pool

It offers the biggest prize pool in competitive esport in South Africa, yet it remains the best kept secret in gaming. 2023 will see 16 local teams comprised of 48 players compete in various tournaments throughout the year for their share of R3-million. Rocket League...

SA to lead growth for Atlas

Atlas, the global HRTech company that simplifies international hiring and payroll, has launched in South Africa as part of its global expansion plan. Since 2022, Atlas has doubled its presence in the Middle East Africa (MEA) region and now plans to make South Africa...

Coaxle buys into iX

Coaxle, the integrated data and insights company of which Lightstone is a member, has acquired a 50% interest in iX, a provider of digital solutions primarily to the retail automotive industry. The acquisition will strengthen the synergies between iX and long-standing...

Diabetes care transformed by made-in-SA chatbot

South African diabetes technology company Guidepost has developed an innovative chatbot that is transforming the lives of thousands of South Africans with diabetes. By connecting them to a personal diabetes nurse educator, Guidepost is bridging the gap in diabetes...

Management buyout at Interconnect Systems

Privately held network infrastructure company Interconnect has announced that its executive team has bought out the share of the company held by its remaining co-founder, Tai van Aswegen. The transaction will be effective on 31 March 2023. "The management buyout is...

Building a digital, sustainable bank for the future

Banking, like many other sectors, has responded to rapid change and evolving customer needs by developing a digital strategy. By Takalane Khashane, MD of Iron Mountain South Africa Banks in South Africa are increasingly using new technologies, digital solutions and...

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Senior Oracle DBA at IT Company – Gauteng Midrand

senior oracle DBA Available for a 12 months contractCan do both core and apps DBA tasksIn core - must have RAC and Rman with perf tuning in Apps must have experience in cloning and patch man.Cloud SaaS exp or OCI - will be advantagoes Desired Skills: DBA RAC Rman SaaS...

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An opportunity exists for an individual who is passionate about software development for embedded systems in C++ and has some experience. Become an expert in real time operating system configuration and development. Key Requirements University Degree that as a minimum...

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...

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