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...

National Internet governance forum gets underway in Durban

The .za Domain Name Authority (.zadna), in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and the South African Internet Governance multistakeholder committee, will host the 2025 South African Internet Governance Forum (ZAIGF) today...

Local vehicle sales maintain momentum

South Africa’s automotive sector maintained its growth momentum with retail vehicle sales reaching the 42,401-unit mark in April 2025 - an increase of 11,9% over the same period in 2024 - according to the latest report from naamsa | the Automotive Business Council....

SA lags on SDGs, but private sector makes progress

Kathy Gibson reports - The private sector is making progress on attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), but there are still some significant challenges to overcome. Overall, South Africa has achieved just 17% of its goals, so there is still a tremendously...

Digitalisation a double-edged sword

Kathy Gibson reports - South Africa needs to keep up with global digitalisation, but the increased use of technology brings some serious challenges that need to be addressed. This is one of the conclusions from the 2024 Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable...

Executive confidence in IT wanes

IT leaders are preparing their organisations for accelerated generative AI adoption - but C-suite executives' confidence in their IT team's ability to deliver basic services is declining. A new IBM Institute for Business Value study of 2 500 of C-level technology...

The emerging technologies to watch out for

The 25 disruptive technologies to watch on the latest Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2024 fall into four key areas: autonomous AI; developer productivity; total experience; and human-centric security and privacy programmes. "Generative AI (GenAI) is...

Barriers to HIV treatment threaten SA’s fight against it

South Africa's HIV epidemic is driven by people who face obstacles in obtaining treatment and struggle to adhere to their daily oral medication or remain in care - and the lack of access to long-acting injectables for HIV treatments compounds this challenge. This...

Hot Chips: Intel demos AI architecture

Demonstrating the depth and breadth of its technologies at Hot Chips 2024, Intel showcased advancements across AI use cases - from the data centre, cloud and network to the edge and PC - while covering the industry's most advanced and first-ever fully integrated...

Don’t fall for fake fundraisers for Telegram founder

Cyber scammers are renowned for closely monitoring current events, social changes, and the latest news to exploit and lure victims - and the news surrounding the arrest of Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, is proving to be no exception. Kaspersky experts have uncovered...

Backup of SaaS applications becoming a ‘critical requirement’

By 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritise backup of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications as a critical requirement - compared to 15% in 2024 - according to Gartner. SaaS-based applications have become a preferred choice for new and modernised deployments, with...

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BT engineers new digital network infrastructure for ABB

BT is working with ABB to elevate its internationally managed communications infrastructure to new levels of performance, choice and agility to support the company's new operating model. It follows the signing of a new contract between the two companies. The new...

Find the right device to power hybrid working

As we enter 2022 and mark the third year since Covid-19 changed our lives, it’s becoming obvious that hybrid working is here to stay. With business professionals now sharing their time between physical offices, home and other remote sites, their choice of end user...

An intelligent approach to ransomware

Globally, ransomware is predicted to cost organisations across the world $10,5-trillion annually, driven by growing connectivity and increasingly sophisticated attacks. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa Between January 2020 and June 2021, which...

Technologies that will reinvent our digital future

2021 was a year of recovery and resilience, and one that brought extraordinary shifts in the way we live and work. Technology has been an important pillar throughout it all, helping the world to connect and collaborate, as it transformed the fundamentals of...

In 2021, Africa bore the brunt of increased cyberattacks

Last year, the number of cyberattacks recorded was record-breaking, with a 50% increase in overall attacks per week on corporate networks compared to 2020. In fact, in 2021, the world witnessed one of the most serious vulnerabilities on the internet, with millions of...

In a digital-first world, true 24/7 support is essential

The way we work has been irrevocably altered by the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Mohammed Sayed, service delivery manager at DMP SA. Flexible hours and working remotely have become increasingly mainstream, and the traditional geographical considerations around a...

New appointments at MTN SA

MTN SA has appointed Michele Gamberini as its new chief technology and information officer, effective 1 February 2022. The company also announced the appointment of Megan Nicholas to MD of MTN Supersonic, the network provider's fibre and broadband internet service...

Smollan acquires Argility Technology Group

The Argility Technology Group (ATG) has become part of the Smollan Group, an intelligent commerce solutions business, driving sustainable growth and operational excellence. Smollan has acquired ATG from Capital Eye Investments - a private equity and venture capital...

Spectrum shenanigans are stifling innovation, says NoPBX

The constant machinations around the freeing up of valuable spectrum show no signs of abating. In the meantime, it is keeping the cost to communicate in South Africa artificially high and stifling mobile innovation by early-stage businesses. This is the word from...

The shift to a digital first model continues

The past year and a half brought the spotlight on the need for instant availability of IT resources enabled by the cloud. Many organisations had to grapple with existing in an entirely new world and shift to a digital-first model to ensure that they could operate, and...

IT Desktop Technician – Gauteng Centurion

Our client is seeking a skilled Desktop Technician to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems, networks, and VoIP phone systems. The role requires strong technical expertise,...

Software Developer II – Gauteng Braamfontein

CRM Dynamics 365 DeveloperWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic CRM Dynamics 365 Developer to join our team and lead the development of Model-Driven Apps for effective lead management. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a solid...

Systems Architect and Initiative Lead – Gauteng Houghton Estate

JOP PURPOSETo lead the stabilisation and modernisation planning for the client's systems, ensuring scalable, resilient, and maintainable architecture that supports business continuity and future innovationKPADefine the stabilisation roadmap and oversee system-wide...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst drives alignment between business objectives and technical delivery by facilitating workshops, gathering requirements, and contributing to the design and success of the stabilisation and analytics roadmap.KPAConduct discovery sessions to gather...

MICROWAVE TRANSMISSION PROJECT MANAGER at PRIVATE

The MW PROJECT MANAGER will oversee the quality of microwave installations, guide the subcontractor team in resolving installation issues, and ensure all documentation is completed and submitted in compliance with the approval process. He/she will liaise with...

Service Desk Engineer

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a customer-focused Service Desk Engineer to join our IT support team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing first-line technical assistance to users, resolving IT issues...

SAP WM Consultant (Expert) 0977

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IT Technician

The IT Technician is responsible for maintaining the smooth running of all the ITsystems on board and driving continuous improvements to the IT environment. This role includes being the technology go-to person for the vessel and the persondelegated by the head office...

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