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...

Musk’s proposed party accelerates Bitcoin’s political ascent

Elon Musk’s announcement that his proposed America Party will fully back Bitcoin marks a major leap in the digital asset’s political legitimacy - and directly builds on the momentum initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year. This is the view of Nigel...

UCT debuts sign language-accessible website

In a first for South African higher education, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched a pilot project to make its National Benchmark Test (NBT) website accessible in South African Sign Language (SASL). The project is led by UCT’s SASL interpreter Michelle de...

Vodacom retains title as Africa’s Top Employer

Vodacom Group has been named Africa’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. The certification and first place ranking have also been awarded to Vodacom Group, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom Tanzania and...

Luno’s crypto predictions for 2025

2024 was a breakthrough year for crypto, with new record-breaking highs and a flood of institutional participation fueled by ongoing regulatory progress. Christo de Wit, Luno’s country manager for South Africa, offers these forecasts for 2025:   Digital assets in...

Applications open for the Coega Maths and Science Programme

Applications for the Coega Development Corporation’s Maths and Science Programme (MSP) 2025 intake are now open. The CSI initiative is designed to provide matriculants with a unique opportunity to enhance their Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Science results,...

2025 is all about unlocking business value with AI

Kathy Gibson reports - Business leaders are still prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) and aligning their strategies around the value that AI can unlock. This is among the findings from BCG’s second AI Radar report, which draws on a survey of 1 800 C-level...

SA users are optimistic about AI

A new survey from Ipsos and Google reveals that attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI) are trending positive as its use becomes more widespread. The study, "Our Life with AI: From innovation to application”, surveyed 21 000 people across 21 countries, finding...

Human skills more vital as AI adoption increases

A new study challenges the narrative that AI will replace humans, revealing instead that AI will be a catalyst for a skills revolution where uniquely human capabilities like empathy and ethical decision-making become the most valuable assets at work. This global shift...

Allianz pegs cybersecurity as top risk

Cyber incidents such as data breaches or ransomware attacks, and IT disruptions, such as the CrowdStrike incident, are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2025, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. Once again, business interruption is also a main concern...

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Skills development in IT key to customer service and a circular economy

Information technology (IT) skills remain in very short supply in Kenya, with a lack of senior technical resources available in-country to provide skills development and transfer. Sending people overseas to receive vendor certifications is cost-prohibitive, and while...

Cybersecurity questions executives should ask in 2023

Modern organisations rely heavily on digital systems to keep them fast, flexible and competitive, but such systems also make them more vulnerable and open to various risks, including connectivity failure, data loss and fines for legal failures. In particular,...

Using the company email account? Yes, your boss can read your mail

Email is an immensely powerful tool that helps you function as an employee. It connects you with customers, helps you plan your day, and lets you collaborate with colleagues. It also isn't private, isn't yours, and can be opened up and read by anyone in the business...

Will ChatGPT kill the customer service agent?

ChatGPT, the latest artificial intelligence (AI) application, has grabbed the world's attention. You may have seen ChatGPT write new song lyrics in the style of your favourite artist (something they don't always appreciate) or read that it's passing MBA exams. By Ryan...

Why tech trade-ins make sense

As the world shifts away from disposable technology and towards sustainable, eco-friendly options, refurbished cell phones and laptops are increasingly becoming the go-to solution for consumers and businesses alike. By David Hirsch, CEO of TechMarkit Similarly,...

Best practices for data protection in the cloud

The "Global DataSphere" is exploding in size. IDC predicts that by 2026, the amount of data in the world will have doubled again. By Rick Vanover, senior director: product strategy at Veeam While most enterprises have digitised their operations, they continue to add...

Datacentres in Africa: hurdles and solutions

A recent study conducted by the strategic consulting and market research firm, BlueWeave Consulting valued the datacentre market as worth $206,2-billion 2021, predicting it will reach (an estimated) $404,9-billion by the end 2022. The datacentre marketplace is growing...

Is ChatGPT the death knell for investment banks?

Over the past few weeks, ChatGPT has been one of the most talked-about new products in the tech world. This algorithm has been developed to the extent that it is capable of doing a huge number of things that no other single algorithm can do. Could it be as...

Click & collect can help stores achieve greater footfall

It doesn't seem that long ago that customers saw online and in-store as two separate shopping experiences. You were either in the online camp or a brick-and-mortar die-hard, and never the twain shall meet. But if the year since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted tells...

Security Engineer at Adapt IT

Introduction The Mid-Level Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions to protect the organisation's information systems and data. This role involves identifying security vulnerabilities, responding to threats, and...

Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE: To design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Application Architecture domain establishment • Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture...

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My client based in Johannesburg is currently looking for a Business Analyst / Process Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Support the CFO, Business Development and Systems team in review of current Sales OrderManagement...

Security Engineer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction The Mid-Level Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions to protect the organisation's information systems and data. This role involves identifying security vulnerabilities, responding to threats, and...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

My client based in Johannesburg is currently looking for a Business Analyst / Process Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Support the CFO, Business Development and Systems team in review of current Sales OrderManagement...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a C# Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Field Tech Lead – JHB

Preferred: 5-7 years total experience with:At least 3-5 years in a Team Lead / Tech Lead / Supervisor roleExperience supporting or leading field techniciansFamiliarity with tools like Teams, Wallboard, CRM, MRM, and SAPNational Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in:...

Intermediate Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you passionate about crafting cutting-edge software solutions? Join our team as an Intermediate Java Developer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering high-impact telecommunications systems that power tomorrow's connectivity!...

Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

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