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...

Uber Eats reveals South Africans’ cravings in 2025

South Africans did not simply order takeaways this year. They curated, choreographed and customised. They left notes that read like diary entries, they elevated fried chicken to a national treasure, and they turned the comments box into a place for romance, precision,...

As child deaths rise, Gates Foundation calls for action

The number of children dying before their fifth birthday is projected to rise for the first time this century, reversing decades of global progress, according to new data published today in the Gates Foundation’s 2025 Goalkeepers Report. In 2024, 4,6-million children...

Electric vehicles on the charge in 2026

In 2026, 116-million electric vehicles (EVs) – cars, buses, vans, and heavy trucks – are forecast to be on the road, according to Gartner. “Despite the US government introducing tariffs on vehicle imports and many governments removing the subsidies and incentives for...

Thinkst Applied Research takes over Computer Olympiad

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has finalised the sale of the long-running Computer Olympiad programme to Thinkst Applied Research, the company behind the internationally recognised Thinkst Canary. The sale includes all...

Has SA turned a corner in new-vehicle sales?

As South Africa navigates a shifting and often unpredictable economic landscape, the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) says there are growing signs of improvement that could support increased confidence across the new-vehicle market - even as several...

If it sounds too good to be true … it is!

It started with a bright pink advert on social media: “Limited offer! Get yours today!”. Sam clicked through, paid via a QR code, and watched happily as the tracker showed his “shipment” moving. Then the parcel never arrived. His messages went unanswered and the...

Fully-automated vehicle assembly a reality by 2030

By 2029, only 5% of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth - a decline from over 95% today, predicts Gartner. “The automotive sector is currently experiencing a period of AI euphoria, where many companies want to achieve disruptive value even before...

Turning screen time into growth time

In a world of mindless scrolling and shrinking attention spans, a young South African entrepreneur is offering an alternative - 20-year-old Muako Maepa has built IQ, a fresh take on quiz gaming that turns the habit of quick digital engagement into something purposeful...

IBM extends enterprise GenAI with Confluent acquisition

IBM and Confluent, a data streaming pioneer, have entered into a definitive agreement under which IBM will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Confluent for $31 per share, representing an enterprise value of $11-billion. Confluent provides an...

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...

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Integrity360 expands in Africa with Redshift acquisition

Integrity360 has acquired Johannesburg-based cyber security services company Redshift, bringing the group’s resources in South Africa to a team of over 230 employees serving the needs of customers across Africa. Integrity360’s operations in Johannesburg and Cape Town...

AI-driven Liquid G expands Google Cloud access in Africa

Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced the launch of its AI-powered Google Cloud distribution programme. Known as Liquid G, the programme is designed to accelerate cloud adoption and growth for African resellers and enterprises. Delivered through...

Synthesis partners with Umbrella

Synthesis Software Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with multi-cloud finops platform provider Umbrella. Umbrella provides an AI-enabled finops platform designed to help businesses gain full visibility into their cloud spend, optimise usage and drive...

Plentify closes oversubscribed Series A

South African electrotech company Plentify, that uses AI-fueled hardware and software to connect home appliances to cheaper, cleaner energy, has raised an oversubscribed Series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to date to nearly $15-million. The round...

Qlik adds Open Lakehouse features

Qlik has announced new capabilities in Qlik Open Lakehouse that bring streaming ingestion and real-time transformations to its managed, Apache Iceberg–based lakehouse. With these additions, teams can ingest high-volume events from Apache Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, and...

Westcon achieves Ruckus Platinum Distributor Status

Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa has achieved Ruckus Platinum Distributor Status. Ruckus Networks is known for delivering reliable wired and wireless networking solutions for complex, high-demand environments. Its technology supports a wide range of industries, from...

Overhauled Pick n Pay app drives 40% year-on-year growth

Pick n Pay's reimagined asap! delivery app is driving on-demand grocery retail turnover growth of 40% year-on-year in the first half of FY26, following a complete technology transformation in April. The next-generation app has driven a 131% growth in first-time buyers...

Will AI disrupt the payments industry in 2026? 

By 2026, nearly every payment in South Africa will touch artificial intelligence in some way, but not every provider will keep up. Izak van Heerden, senior manager: development at Altron FinTech  In reality, AI isn’t coming for payments, it’s already running them. The...

E-hailing enters the regulatory mainstream

South Africa’s transport sector is undergoing a significant shift. By Vanessa Jacklin-Levin, partner; Max Taylor, senior associate; Tarika Patel, associate; and Cayley Lovatt, candidate legal practitioner at Bowmans The formal integration of e-hailing into the public...

Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role OverviewThe Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and stability of a cloud-hosted data platform built primarily on Microsoft Azure, with plans to expand into additional cloud environments. This role focuses...

Junior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

A retail and online sports betting and gaming operator is seeking a Junior Data Analyst, who will collect, analyze, and interpret data to generate actionable business insights, to join their team in Cape Town.Responsibilities:Performing statistical analysis and data...

IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid) (26530)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...

Experienced Cloud Engineer

Experienced Cloud EngineerSupport scalable infrastructure for modern applicationsRemote | Salary Negotiable About Our ClientOur client is a tech-forward organisation focused on delivering robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. They value autonomy,...

D365 F&O Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Senior Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Developer to join our team and lead the technical design, development, and optimization of a customized D365 F&O environment. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in X++, extension-based...

Application Support Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to join our IT team In Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. In this role, you will provide operational support, maintenance, and enhancements for business-critical applications, including Learning Management Systems...

IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid) (26530) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...

Experienced Cloud Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Experienced Cloud EngineerSupport scalable infrastructure for modern applicationsRemote | Salary Negotiable About Our ClientOur client is a tech-forward organisation focused on delivering robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. They value autonomy,...

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