Global AI spend could pass $2,5trn in 2026
Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,52-trillion in 2026, a 44% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. "AI adoption is fundamentally shaped by the readiness of both human capital and organisational processes, not merely by financial investment,”...
These trends are shaping global trade in 2026
Slower growth, rising protectionism and structural shifts in value chains, services and regulation are redefining trade flows, creating new risks and opportunities. Global trade had a record year in 2025, with preliminary data pointing to a 7% increase to exceed $35...
Don’t fall for a QR code scam
In today’s digital world, QR codes are placed on almost everything - from yogurt containers and restaurant menus to museum exhibits, and even utility bills and parking lots. People use them to open websites, download apps, collect loyalty programme points, make...
Gaia Renewables 1 expands power portfolio
In a transaction worth more than R200-million, Gaia Renewables 1, listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE), has officially acquired stakes in two renewable energy plants. The transaction includes the sale of what is arguably South Africa’s first solar IPP...
Gaming GPU helps crack a ceramics code
Ceramics - the humble mix of earth, fire and artistry - have been part of a global conversation for millennia. From Tang Dynasty trade routes to Renaissance palaces, from museum vitrines to high-stakes auction floors, they’ve carried culture across borders, evolving...
Counting the real cost of sand and dust storms
Sand and dust storms are exacting an increasing toll on our health and economies, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which underlines the need for continued improvements in monitoring, forecasting and early warnings. The...
Global life-saving surgery crisis impacts 160m people
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is part of an international effort to address a global surgical care crisis that is leaving more than 160-million people without access to life-saving procedures each year. A new study, “Surgical Health Policy 2025–2035: Strengthening...
A call for action beyond 67 minutes on Mandela Day
Mandela Day (18 July) encourages South Africans to spend 67 minutes of their time giving back to their communities, or one minute for each of the 67 years former President Nelson Mandela dedicated to public service and fighting for human rights. One of the ways that...
Global IT spend to hit $5,43trn this year
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,43-trillion in 2025, an increase of 7,9% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “While there is a business pause on net-new spending due to a spike in global uncertainty, the effect is subsumed by ongoing...
AI key to transforming manufacturing operations
As the manufacturing industry undergoes rapid transformation, driven by the green transition, digital innovation, and shifting supply chain dynamics, local businesses must adapt or risk being left behind. In its latest report, “AI in Operations: Revolutionising the...
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Customer savings with Commvault and Microsoft
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Xero Beautiful Business Fund to boost small business aspirations
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Bolt launches audio trip recording safety feature
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CCM brings customer centricity, business value into the same conversation
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Nokia, Red Hat announce partnership
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Environmental concerns, data security, and privacy protection: these are the trends and challenges facing African data centres
African data centres will have to focus more on environmental protection, data security, and privacy protection in the coming years. That’s according to Zhou Yilin, Huawei Director of IT Consulting & System Integration. Speaking at the Pan African Data Centres...
Drive scalable growth through exceptional customer experience
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WhatsApp for business opens CRM doors
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Managed services cater for evolving business needs
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Shift the business load during loadshedding
Loadshedding is inhibiting growth - an obvious conclusion, but one emphasised by a recent Investec analysis which found that the gross domestic product is showing limited growth at only 0,3%, and had a negative impact of 2,1% on quarterly GDP at the tail end of 2022....
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Software Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Front-End Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a highly skilled Senior Front-End Developer to join their dynamic IT team in South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on global-scale digital transformation initiatives within a cutting-edge IT...
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Senior Data Integration/ Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Design and implement advanced data integration pipelines and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Architect scalable integration solutions across multiple systems and platforms. Ensure optimal data flow and system interoperability through efficient API and...
Front-End Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a highly skilled Senior Front-End Developer to join their dynamic IT team in South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on global-scale digital transformation initiatives within a cutting-edge IT...
Data Scientist – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George — where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster — you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to...
Senior Data Integration/ Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Design and implement advanced data integration pipelines and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Architect scalable integration solutions across multiple systems and platforms. Ensure optimal data flow and system interoperability through efficient API and...
Back-end Java Developer (Adv) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client in the automotive industry is looking for a talented Back-End Java Developer (Advanced) to join their innovative IT team in South Africa. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on global-scale digital solutions within a cutting-edge cloud and...
Senior Microsoft Engineer (12 month contract) Durban/JHB
The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT systems and...
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