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...

Google adds more AI abilities to search

Google has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) features in search, extending AI Overviews to allow users to ask more complex questions in a variety of modes. Elizabeth Reid, vice-president: head of search, outlines in a company blog that AI Mode in Search will...

MultiChoice acquisition clears Competition Commission

Multichoice’s acquisition by French media company Canal+ has come a step closer with a positive recommendation by the Competition Commission. The proposed transaction involves Canal+’s acquisition of all the issued ordinary shares of MultiChoice Group that it does not...

Monitor market continues to recover

The global PC monitor market ended the second quarter of 2024 with 5,9% growth in unit shipments compared to the same quarter a year ago, marking the third consecutive quarter where YoY growth was positive and indicating a recovery of the market, according to IDC’s...

Epson sets up new regional operations

Epson Middle East FZCO has been set up as a new sales company headquartered in Dubai, serving the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central & West Asia (META-CWA) region. The company will offer Epson’s printing, scanning, visual display, manufacturing and...

Emerging markets drive smart home growth

Global shipments of smart home devices are set to stall once again in 2024 as volume remains flat with 0,6% growth to 892,3-million devices, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. High penetration and long...

Google on the hunt for 15 black-owned SA startups

Applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme are now open to black-owned startups in South Africa. The company says the fund is indicative of its commitment to supporting startups in South Africa and recognising the important...

Inclusive participation key for African growth

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event wrapped up last week (26 September 2024) in New York, themed: “Unstoppable Africa: Shaping Global Ambitions for Agenda 2063”. The summit emphasised inclusive participation and solution-driven solutions, culminating in...

Positive sentiment creeping into new vehicle market

While the country welcomed the cut in interest rates during September, it wasn’t enough to stimulate new vehicle sales during the month. According to data released by naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, the South African new vehicle market declined 4,1%...

Industrial printer market remains flat

Worldwide shipments of industrial printers grew a modest 0,1% YoY in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. However, the market saw shipment growth of 1% compared to the first quarter of 2024. "While the...

Altera debuts FPGA portfolio

Altera, an Intel company, has unveiled an array of FPGA hardware, software and development tools that make its programmable solutions more accessible across a broader range of use cases and markets. The company revealed new details on its next-generation, power- and...

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SWIFT broadens access with public cloud connectivity

SWIFT will enable financial institutions to connect to its network and applications through public cloud providers Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft. Customers will be able to connect to the SWIFT network through Alliance Connect Virtual - a new...

ERSBio partners with ALCO-Safe to incorporate alcohol testing

ERSBio, a leading South African specialist in customised biometric time and attendance solutions, has partnered with ALCO-Safe to incorporate standalone breathalysers with advanced reporting capabilities into its offering. "Alcohol testing is a natural extension of...

Smart cities the solution to African urbanisation

Africa's urban population is booming. At 3,5% per year, the continent's urban growth rate is the highest of the developing world over the last twenty years. Within the next 20 years, research suggests that every second person in Africa will live in a town or a city,...

Insurance market embraces marketing and sales automation

Analysts expect insurers to focus on automating the marketing and sales functions. By Nelson Camara, go-to-market executive at SilverBridge Holdings By doing so, insurers can embrace a data-driven marketing approach which enables personalised campaigns that are more...

The future of DevOps and QA

There is little doubt that DevOps has evolved. It has become one of the foundational pillars of the agile organisation, delivering measurable value to the organisation across the important metrics of quality, speed of delivery, reliability and customer experiences. It...

Virtual agents can be a win for SA’s BPO sector

South Africa's business process outsourcing (BPO) sector has built its reputation on the quality of its people. Our contact centre agents are some of the best in the world, offering warm, efficient customer service experiences via voice channels. Ryan Falkenberg,...

Talent is on the move: us your business in the right place?

The transformation of talent has begun, and organisations need to pay attention to the next generation of skilled individuals if they want to survive, writes Johann van Niekerk, CEO of Outsized. Talent is on the move, and it's not from workplace to workplace, it's...

The pandemic changed everything: Where next for CX and contact centres?

There's a direct correlation between excellent customer service and business growth. We've seen in the last year how customer expectations can change rapidly, sparking a scramble for organisations to adjust their customer service offerings and CX strategy accordingly...

Unlock the potential of service management software

Software solutions for the service industry provide organisations with tools that deliver on their everyday needs. By Heman Kassan, chief commercial officer at Technodyn But more than that, growing customer expectations and increased competition mean businesses need...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Penetration Tester – Gauteng Sandown

Exciting Opportunity: Security Analyst Penetration Testing & Red Teaming SpecialistLocation: Gauteng, Hybrid Role Are you a cybersecurity enthusiast with a passion for Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, and Research & Development? This is your chance to make a...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

Systems Support Analyst

Enhance and maintain the ERP system, specifically within the Procurement module.Identify issues and implement controls by recommending and documenting improved procedures.Maintain system protocols and documentation by updating internal procedures.Prepare and present...

Site Developer

Key Responsibilities: Site Identification and Acquisition: Conduct research and field visits to identify potential sites for outdoor media installations.Assess the feasibility of locations based on traffic patterns, visibility, zoning laws, and target audience...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

Systems Support Analyst – Gauteng Springs

Enhance and maintain the ERP system, specifically within the Procurement module.Identify issues and implement controls by recommending and documenting improved procedures.Maintain system protocols and documentation by updating internal procedures.Prepare and present...

Site Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Key Responsibilities: Site Identification and Acquisition: Conduct research and field visits to identify potential sites for outdoor media installations.Assess the feasibility of locations based on traffic patterns, visibility, zoning laws, and target audience...

Senior Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

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