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...

Germany’s evoila to acquire Routed

Integrated cloud platform provider Routed is set to be acquired by evoila, a Germany-based IT solutions and strategy organisation. The deal will strengthen evoila’s cloud portfolio and supports its expansion into high-growth markets across Africa. Routed, recognised...

Network security market to surpass $26bn in 2025

Global Network Security revenue surpassed $6-billion in 3Q 2025 and is on track to exceed $26-billion for the full year 2025. This is According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, which found that growth remained anchored in cloud-delivered security...

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...

SA’s mobile service revenue to register just 1,1% CAGR

South Africa’s mobile services market is set to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1,1% from $7,1-billion in 2025 to $7,5-billion in 2030. While traditional voice revenues continue to erode, sustained growth in mobile broadband, expanding LTE footprints,...

Tariffs drive Black Friday demand down for SME exporters

New US tariffs killed the Black Friday peak small South African exporters would normally expect in November, according to data from the SME Export Index. Craig Lowman, CEO and co-founder of South African international shipping platform TUNL, says: “In a normal year,...

Trends shaping SA’s food security

South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector is one of the country’s most dynamic industries, directly linked to household consumption, employment, and food security. It reflects both the opportunities and pressures shaping the economy in 2025 and beyond. These...

Global energy outages on the rise

As extreme weather events, such as wildfires, hurricanes, and floods intensify around the world, already stressed energy grids are struggling to keep up, leading to a growing number of power outages globally. The energy comparison experts at iSelect have compiled the...

Nvidia’s H200 exports to China could reshape AI investment

The decision by the Trump administration to allow Nvidia to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to approved customers in China represents a material shift in the global AI investment environment. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere...

Is AI choosing your Xmas gifts this year?

While artificial intelligence (AI) has become a regular part of the business environment, home assistance, and everyday consumer experiences, not many would have expected AI tools to transform holiday shopping. However, a rising number of consumers are now embracing...

Financial sector came under sustained attack in 2026

The 2025 Kaspersky Security Bulletin provides a review of the major cybersecurity trends of the year and offers a look towards the future of cybersecurity, including within the financial sector.  According to the report, in 2025, the financial sector navigated a...

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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...

Cybersecurity the cornerstone of sustainable AI

The G20’s focus on AI for Sustainable Development highlights that the success of AI-driven innovation will depend on the strength of the digital trust behind it – and the scope of AI’s increasing integration into almost every facet of society really drives that point...

Key trends for unlocking AI ROI in Africa in 2026

The era of adopting artificial intelligence simply because it is the "must-do cool thing" is officially over. As African businesses look toward 2026, the focus has shifted entirely from broad experimentation to demonstrable return on investment (ROI). According to...

Westcon-Comstor, Fortanix drive secure AI and post-quantum readiness

Westcon-Comstor has announced a new agreement with Fortanix, enabling channel partners to build differentiated, high-margin services that secure AI initiatives and accelerate post-quantum readiness. Spanning Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the distribution...

Italian manifesto aims to drive African growth

Business leaders from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Italy signed a landmark CEO Manifesto committing to aiding Africa’s economic development. The agreement was sealed at the 12th CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa, and is the culmination of...

CASA Software reveals new features in Nexsan Unity NV-Series

IT leaders need storage that’s not only reliable, but also efficient, secure, and simple to manage. This is according to CASA Software adding that the latest updates to the Nexsan Unity NV-Series with release v7.3 meets all of these requirements. “These enhancements...

Digital adoption the foundation for customer experience

Success in today’s financial services sector is built on delivering a perfect customer experience (CX) – and the modern customer demands seamless, instant, and personalised financial services, from an organisation that operates at peak efficiency and delivers robust...

Dear modern telcos, your legacy BSS could be holding you back

According to a recent Capgemini report, more than 70% of telecom operators understand that legacy systems are a barrier to digital transformation and hinder the delivery of efficient, personalised services to customers. By Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X While...

Self-service analytics without governance is a ticking time bomb

Self-service analytics promises speed and scale, but without strong governance and data literacy, it can just as quickly produce misleading dashboards, policy breaches, and poor decisions. That is according to Nathi Dube, director: PBT Innovation at PBT Group, who...

Technical Lead (Pharmaceutical Data & Analytics) (Data Factory) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:DRIVE strategic business outcomes while translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions as the next Technical Lead sought by a dynamic Healthcare Platform. You will serve as the primary technical expert and customer liaison for...

Senior Business Analyst

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:Business analysis:Scope definition and/or gap analysis for features as...

Data Scientist

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. (onsite)What you...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:Business analysis:Scope definition and/or gap analysis for features as...

Data Scientist – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. (onsite)What you...

Intermediate Software Engineer (TypeScript, Angular, Node) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge AI-powered Market Research Platform is looking for an Intermediate Software Engineer who enjoys taking full ownership of a project, from the first idea to a live production feature. You should be someone who is excited to build new services,...

Junior Programmer

Junior ProgrammerKick-start your automation programming career in a hands-on engineering environment.Cape Town | Salary: R12 000 to R14 000 per month About Our ClientThis specialised engineering and machinery design company focuses on delivering automated machines,...

Senior Full Stack Web developer

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:To work with the proposition, operations, change and development teams to...

Business Analyst (6 month contract)

Our client is seeking the services of an experienced Business Analyst to conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing applications and produce detailed documentation on the current ("as-is") business and technical environment. The consultant will work closely with...

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