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...

Intel, Cisco partner to put AI workloads on the edge

The edge is quickly taking hold as a new frontier for compute, especially as the demand for agentic and physical AI workloads increases. Enterprises now require more adaptable infrastructures that can scale across multiple industries – like retail, manufacturing and...

FNB braces for more than R3,3bn in Black Friday spend

FNB anticipates another strong day of spend on Black Friday this year, with continued growth expected in digital payments, online shopping and overall transactions expected to exceed R3,3-billion. Early signals across 2025 show consistent customer spending and...

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...

AI’s growing demand for resources is unsustainable

A new white paper from NTT Data highlights the urgent need to embed sustainability into every layer of AI development and deployment to counteract the technology’s environmental impact. Deploying innovative solutions for sustainable AI is a corporate responsibility...

Despite global pressures, SME confidence gets a boost

South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are cautiously optimistic that the newly established Madlanga Commission will mark a turning point in the fight against corruption and crime – long seen as one of the greatest barriers to doing business in the country....

Nvidia connects quantum and GPU computing

Nvidia has launched NVQLink - an open system architecture for tightly coupling the extreme performance of GPU computing with quantum processors to build accelerated quantum supercomputers. Researchers from leading supercomputing centres at national laboratories...

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Flood raises $3,5m to digitise offline commerce

Flood has raised as further $2,5-million in seed funding to expand its operations. The funds, backed by CRE.vc and leading angel investors, follow a successful $1-million round in July 2024, and will be used to accelerate market entry and expand Flood’s partnerships...

CGI Africa is Schneider Electric MMM Alliance Partner

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Chris Smith to lead RIB Software MEA and APAC regions

RIB Software has appointed Chris Smith as its new senior vice-president for the Middle East, Africa (MEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. Smith previously served as chief revenue officer, board member and shareholder at Medius. Earlier roles include senior leadership...

Datacentrix unveils KZN hub

Datacentrix has opened its new office environment in Westville, Durban. Centrally located for improved accessibility, the new office will better serve Datacentrix’s KwaZulu-Natal clients and partners. Designed with both collaboration and comfort in mind, the space...

DMARC becomes non-negotiable for SA businesses

Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) is becoming non-negotiable for South African businesses as major global email providers move to tighten authentication requirements. This is according to Jones Mayekiso, technical solutions...

NTT Data strengthens Microsoft Cloud partnership

NTT Data has announced its NTT Data business unit for Microsoft Cloud to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven enterprise cloud transformation. “Our global expanded collaboration with Microsoft reflects a shared commitment to helping clients tackle today’s complex...

Dell launches Pro Max laptops

We’re in a dynamic era where technology serves as both the tool and the canvas for ideas and innovation, writes By Kevin Terwilliger, vice-president and GM of the PC product management group at Dell. Available now, our new Dell Pro Max high-performance laptop...

MTN Business partners with Santaco

MTN Business has announced a strategic partnership with the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) Gauteng Region. Through the partnership, Santaco becomes an official reseller of MTN’s suite of business solutions, including mobile data, ICT services, and...

What women in tech really want

Women’s month gives South African businesses and leaders an opportunity to reflect on their efforts to narrow the gender gap and promote diversity in their organisations. By Samantha Perry, co-founder of Women in Tech ZA For the most part this means there is a lot of...

Why we need more moms in the workplace – and boardrooms

“Being a mom has made me a better businesswoman, and let’s face it, when you have little kids you stop stressing the little things, because you simply don’t have time to. I have always felt being a woman in business was an advantage, not a disadvantage, and being a...

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