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...

Beware new Trojan on App Store and Google Play

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android and sends images from an infected phone and information about the device to the attackers. This malware was embedded in apps related to crypto and...

Steady growth predicted for high-performance computing

The global high-performance computing (HPC) market is expected to reach $87,31-billion by 2030 and is expected to grow at 7,2% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. High-performance computing can be categorised into high-performance...

BETI moderated slightly in November

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, remained largely unchanged in November, continuing the sideways trend observed since May...

Realtime payments boost African economies

Realtime payments are projected to contribute more than $15-billion in additional GDP growth to Nigeria and South Africa by 2028. This is according to the RealTime Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report published by ACI Worldwide, in collaboration...

Agentic AI fuels enterprise automation

As enterprises seek to scale and innovate in an increasingly complex digital landscape, Agentic AI is emerging as a transformative force, redefining the boundaries of automation. From intelligent decision-making to real-time adaptability, this cutting-edge technology...

African Development Bank accelerates Transnet support

The African Development Bank has released the first tranche of its $1-billion loan to Transnet. This disbursement is the first in a series of four tranches planned for a financing arrangement to support Transnet’s business recovery plan. Approved by the bank’s board...

New board for ISPA

Following the recent annual general meeting (AGM) and fourth quarter board meeting, the Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA) has unveiled its new board line-up for the next three years. The official internet industry body extends thanks to outgoing board...

Slower top line growth, talent issues worry CFOs

Chief financial officers (CFOs) anticipate slower top line growth and talent issues will be the biggest challenges for enterprise performance in 2025, according to December survey by Gartner. The poll of 250 CFOs and finance leaders, taken during The Top Priorities...

Users came under sustained attack in 2024

Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 467 000 malicious files per day in 2024, marking a 14% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw significant growth with experts reporting a 33% surge in Trojan detections compared to...

AI, EVs to impact fleet management

The majority (58%) of fleet managers expect to be using AI within the next five years. A new global study commissioned by Webfleet polled 1 800 fleet managers across 15 countries including South Africa to shed light on the current and future landscape of fleet...

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Delving into container security

Container security is a fairly new technology, especially when viewed in the context of the speed of light technology changes in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Container technology itself is a topic that many security practitioners continue to find confusing,...

SnapScan founding members join 10X

10X Investments has appointed members of the team that created SnapScan to senior roles in the business. Technology development company Sproutly, whose staff includes key members of the team that developed SnapScan, the South African mobile payment provider, will be...

Comstor named Cisco Distributor Partner of the Year 2022 MEA

Comstor Middle East and Africa (MEA) has been awarded Cisco Distributor Partner of the year 2022 MEA. The awards were announced at the Cisco Partner Summit Awards held at this year's annual partner conference in Las Vegas. "We couldn't be prouder of this achievement....

African startups weather the funding storm with acquisitions

A new report from African digital economy consultancy, TechCabal Insights reveals that acquisitions have become more frequent in Africa's tech ecosystem, showing signs of a maturing market. According to the report, 2021 saw 32 acquisition deals on the continent. At...

First Distribution signs up Huawei Cloud

First Distribution (FD) has signed up as a value-added Huawei Cloud partner. FD reseller partners will now be able to offer their customers a range of Huawei Cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service...

What does the rise of edge computing mean for cybersecurity?

As the number of users and devices connected at the 'edge' of a network continues to grow, organisations are increasingly distributing their computing ability and network resources closer to where those users and devices are located. By Prenesh Padayachee, chief...

Make sure you really are saving this Black Friday

Like many countries around the world, South Africa has adopted the concept of Black Friday, with the annual sale being one of the highlights of the year from a retail perspective. Statistics show that many South Africans look forward to the annual Black Friday sales...

Secure IoT devices to maximise their value

The Internet of Things (IoT) offers numerous opportunities for businesses to gain new insight, streamline processes and leverage additional sources of data. By Amritesh Anand, associate vice-president at In2IT Technologies However, anything that is connected to the...

Online shopping tips: safety and securing the goods

If there's one thing two years of living and working at home has taught South Africans, it's how to shop online and embrace the convenience it offers, especially for those who are time-strapped or actively seeking out a good deal. With Black Friday on our doorstep,...

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...

Software Developer II (Contract Role)

Skills Windows 7, XP, 2000 and Linux, UnixLanguages: C, C++, JAVA, C in Linux and UNIXFrameworks: Hibernate, Spring , Spring Boot, MVC, Rest API, Micro Services, React, Angular, CLI, GWTApplication Server: Jboss 7.1, Tomcat-8, Glassfish 4, Weblogic, IBM WPS 8.5Web...

Software Developer at Datonomy Solutions

About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled and versatile Software Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java and related technologies, with experience designing and building enterprise-grade applications using modern...

Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

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...

Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...

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