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...

In Africa, ID fraud falls but scams rise

Africa’s overall identity fraud rate fell slightly to 3,42% in Q1 of 2025, down from 3,5% in Q1 2024, according to new data from global verification platform Sumsub. But, while traditional fraud methods like document forgery collapsed across the African continent,...

SA faces socio-economic, infrastructure, climate change risks

In a persistently tough economic environment, crime, infrastructure risks and climate change-related weather volatility are the biggest challenges currently impacting South African households and businesses. This is according to the 2025 Santam Insurance Barometer...

Supply chain issues still plague airline performance

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects severe supply chain issues to continue to impact airline performance into 2025 – which will both raise costs and limit growth. IATA quantified the scale of the challenges facing airlines because of supply...

These are the jobs SA companies are battling to fill

2024 has seen a significant surge in demand for tech, data and analysis professionals. Going into 2025, it is crucial that companies budget for attracting and retaining the right talent - especially considering the recent economic trends that have impacted...

Black Friday surprises with lower rate of digital fraud

As millions of consumers worldwide took advantage of deals offered between 28 November (US Thanksgiving) and 2 December (Cyber Monday) – a time broadly known as ‘Black Friday’ across Africa - a new analysis from TransUnion studied retail digital fraud during that...

Cybercrime continues to evolve

Cybercriminals are growing increasingly sophisticated as they evolve their tactics, according to Check Point Software Technologies’ latest threat report. The report highlights the swift ascent of Androxgh0st, now integrated with the Mozi botnet, as it continues to...

What Saffers searched for in 2024

Demure, Malome Victor, Dricus du Plessis, Tshwala Bami, Inside Out 2 and the AFCON. These are the terms for lead this year's trends on search. Google’s 2024 Year in Search [YIS] report for South Africa reveals unexpected trends and fascinating insights into the...

Look out for these trends in 2025

2025 is set to be a transformative year for businesses in South Africa with industries navigating new challenges and opportunities driven by global trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics. From shifts in how people work, to tariffs, and emerging risks,...

AI key in fighting new cyberthreats

During 2024, the world saw cyberthreats evolve faster than before primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of AI tools. These tools assist cybercriminals in refining and making attack tactics more sophisticated and more difficult to recognise, while...

How to grow our share of global supply chains

A new report released today by the World Economic Forum provides a comprehensive framework for governments and companies identifying the factors that make a location attractive for investment in manufacturing and supply chains. Ongoing geopolitical, technological and...

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Hack yourself regularly to stay safe

With South Africa being a favoured target for cyber attackers globally, and with the threats growing in both volume and sophistication, local organisations must do more to mitigate against these attacks. By Richard Frost, product head: cybersecurity at Armata In...

The culture opportunity your business can’t afford to ignore

The ways in which a business creates and maintains its culture are changing. Previously, a business's culture may have centred around its office, but in today's do-anything, from-anywhere economy, this approach is no longer fit for purpose. By JG Pons, senior...

The new era of cloud decisioning

Covid accelerated digital adoption which forced many companies to think about their own digital strategies. The customer experience journey has become more and more digitally driven, making the 'time to decision' more important than ever, especially in the lending...

Keeping a finger on the pulse of healthcare’s digital transformation

There's no question that digital transformation has had a profound effect on many industries, and while uptake may have been a little slower within the healthcare sector, the outlook for the future of African healthtech is a promising one. So Brian Smith, technical...

Secure and access data in an anywhere operations world

Organisations across industry sectors face the continuing scourge of being victims of cyberattacks. For any organisation, cyberattacks are not a matter of 'if,' but 'when': A cyberattack is unavoidable. Following the changes the pandemic has brought about in the...

Business continuity requires a holistic approach to resilience

A massive 86% of EMEA businesses have a protection gap between how much data they can afford to lose after an outage and how frequently data is backed up, and 84% plan to increase their data protection budgets this year By Chris Norton, regional director for Africa at...

Why virtual agents make sense to customers and the FD

When it first became clear that various AI-enabled tools would play an important role in customer self-service, most prominently in the shape of chatbots, there was a lot of hope that they'd have a positive impact on company finances. Not only would they provide a...

Big data and telematics reinvent road safety

The vast storage and processing capabilities of the big data era have taken vehicle telematics to a new level, allowing drivers and fleet owners to create a far safer driving environment, writes Cliff de Wit, chief technology officer of Netstar. The science of...

Data Scientist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering...

Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Lone Hill

Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented Senior SQL Server Developer to join their team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal candidate...

UX/UI Designer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Key Responsibilities Translate complex ideas, data, and product requirements into intuitive user experiences.Design responsive, user-centric interfaces for websites, software, and mobile applications.Create and manage comprehensive design systems, style guides, and...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Software Engineer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with solid Python skills to help power the technology behind a growing fintech and direct selling organization. You will work across internal systems and customer-facing tools, enabling over 50 000...

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