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...

COP30 delivers benefits for Africa

The COP30 conference in Belem, Brazil showed that climate cooperation is producing results that matter for people’s lives, with real benefits across African nations. One hundred and ninety-four countries, representing billions of people, concluded that the Paris...

IBM and Cisco aim for network-distributed quantum computing

IBM and Cisco have announced their intention to collaborate on the groundwork for networked distributed quantum computing, to be realized as soon as the early 2030s. By combining IBM's leadership in building useful quantum computers with Cisco's quantum networking...

Black Friday shoppers warned about AI, deepfakes and smart scams

With Black Friday around the corner and International Fraud Awareness Week (16 to 22 November) approaching, RCS is warning shoppers to expect a surge of more sophisticated scams - from AI-generated deepfakes to near-perfect fake links and sites. Melanie Botes, RCS...

Companies not yet reaping the benefits of AI tools

Eighty-eight percent of HR leaders report their organisations have not realised significant business value from AI tools, according to business and technology insights company Gartner. “Typically,  in an AI-enabled organisation CHROs try to empower employees to drive...

Nvidia partners to build South Korean AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took to the stage at last week’s APEC Summit with the news that South Korea is leaping into the future with sovereign AI supported by more than a quarter-million Nvidia GPUs. “It’s vital that we build the ecosystem, not just the AI...

Climate action can save lives, boost sustainability

Science20 (S20) South Africa has issued its 2025 Statement on Climate Change and Well-being, calling for urgent, science-driven action to protect the well-being of people, ecosystems, and the planet. Climate change poses unprecedented risks to health, livelihoods,...

Grand theft telematics: security flaws threaten vehicle safety

At the recent Security Analyst Summit 2025, Kaspersky presented the results of a security audit that has exposed a significant security flaw enabling unauthorised access to all connected vehicles of one automotive manufacturer. By exploiting a zero-day vulnerability...

Cybercrooks are coming after your data and your money

Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are interested in your data and your money, and they are becoming increasingly good at getting their hands on both. The 2025 Microsoft Digital Defense Report reveals that data is the adversaries’ primary focus area, closely...

IBM launches new defence-focused AI model

IBM has announced the general availability of the IBM Defense Model, a purpose-built AI model designed to deliver reliable intelligence for defence and national security. Developed together with Janes, a leading provider of open-source defence intelligence, the IBM...

Manufacturing pressure drives October PMI lower

The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.6 points to 49.2 in October, reversing the gain seen in September when the index reached 50.8. The latest reading suggests that the manufacturing sector remains under pressure, with respondents pointing to subdued domestic...

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Climate volatility disrupts global supply chains

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What financial institutions need to know about the COFI Bill

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Building the workforce of the future with humans and machines

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Capitec, Mama Money partner for cross-border remittances

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Telkom rolls out rural fibre

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CIMA launches Business Resilience Toolkit

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SOEW achieves zero-second grid-to-zero-backup power switch

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Xero simplifies tax compliance, helps manage cash flow

Xero has unveiled a suite of product innovations in South Africa that introduce greater automation, AI enhancements, and new mobile capabilities for accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses. The updates will streamline the tax filing process and enable small...

Security as code: A pragmatic approach to DevSecOps

In the race to digital, security has often been the afterthought that creates bottlenecks and vulnerabilities. As the DevSecOps market grows at 13,2% annually towards a projected $45,93-billion valuation, organisations are recognising that traditional security...

Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you obsessed with models, fascinated by deep learning, and excited by the idea of designing AI systems that actually matter? We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help build advanced vision-inspection and anomaly-detection tools that push the boundaries of...

Senior Scrum Master

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.JOB DESCRIPTION Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Coach team members on...

Data Scientist (Senior) 2287

Research, design and implement Deep Learning models.Understand user requirements and deploy deep learning solutions to solve complex business problems.Continuously improve performance, efficiency and scalability of existing models and algorithms.Establish efficient...

Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you obsessed with models, fascinated by deep learning, and excited by the idea of designing AI systems that actually matter? We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help build advanced vision-inspection and anomaly-detection tools that push the boundaries of...

Senior Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.JOB DESCRIPTION Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Coach team members on...

Data Scientist (Senior) 2287 – Gauteng Pretoria

Research, design and implement Deep Learning models.Understand user requirements and deploy deep learning solutions to solve complex business problems.Continuously improve performance, efficiency and scalability of existing models and algorithms.Establish efficient...

IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

IT Project Manager | Stellenbosch, Cape TownFull-time | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in-office) Are you a driven, tech-savvy Project Manager who thrives on turning great ideas into seamless software solutions?Do you get a kick out of seeing complex IT projects come to...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1613

Analyze business requirements and technical specifications to design and develop the backend architecture of software applications / platforms.Select and implement appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and databases to meet the application's functional and...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1613 – Gauteng Pretoria

Analyze business requirements and technical specifications to design and develop the backend architecture of software applications / platforms.Select and implement appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and databases to meet the application's functional and...

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