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...

Young graduate builds hiring engine

As South Africa marks Entrepreneurship Month, celebrating innovators who are reshaping the country’s economic landscape, Nhlanhla Mabena is proving what’s possible when technology meets purpose. The 25-year-old Information Technology (Hons) graduate from Richfield has...

Maker Economy could break SA’s youth deadlock

Almost half of South Africa’s young people remain shut out of work and education, despite ongoing efforts to reverse the trend. New Q3 2025 data by Statistics South Africa puts the not in employment, education, or training (NEET) rate for 15-34-year-olds at 42,7% –...

Gambling takes a toll on SA consumers’ finances

Kathy Gibson reports – Online gambling, a very topical and sensitive subject at the moment, is having a negative impact on consumers. A new study by Experian and Vault22, using reliable and representative data, concludes the gambling is a challenge for South African...

SA firms still resilient on sustainability

South African companies are extremely optimistic about making investments in sustainability initiatives over the next year, according to Grant Thornton’s latest sustainability report - Scaling sustainability: How the mid-market is future-proofing growth. In fact, at a...

Geopolitics reshaping global STI collaboration

Rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns about emerging critical technologies are reshaping international co-operation in science, technology, and innovation (STI), according to a new OECD report. The OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2025,...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

Business success at risk as high-performing culture eroded

Key measures of high-performing organisations - including net promoter score (NPS) and enterprise and network performance - have been on the decline since 2022, according to Gartner. A survey of 18 000 global workers found that between 3Q22 and 2Q25, the percentage of...

Amazon to shed 14 000 jobs

As it invests more in robotics and automation, Amazon is streamlining its workforce and shedding about 14 000 jobs. Writing to employees, Beth Galetti, senior vice-president of people experience and technology at Amazon, explains that the company recognises importance...

OpenAI restructures to for-profit organisation

ChatGPT developer OpenAI is shifting its business model to become a for-profit company. The move will allow it raise additional funding. In a blog post, Bret Taylor, chair of the OpenAI board of directors, says OpenAI has completed its recapitalization and simplified...

Kenya again tops DDoS threat list in East Africa

Kenya is once more the East African country with the most distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks during the first half of 2025 - ranked third overall on the continent behind South Africa and Morocco – according to NetScout’s latest threat intelligence report....

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AI inference yields value for Africa’s businesses

Every second, millions of AI models across the world are processing loan applications, detecting fraudulent transactions, and diagnosing medical conditions generating billions in business value. Yet most organisations are still struggling to bridge the gap between AI...

BFSI industries seize the GenAI opportunity for greater inclusion

South Africa's Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sectors are on the cusp of a transformation, fueled by the nation’s ambitious digital agenda and the burgeoning potential of artificial intelligence (AI). By Langa Dube, country head and executive...

Warehouse leaders uncertain how to start with automation

Zebra Technologies has found that 82% of warehouse decision-makers in Europe agree that increased use of technology and automation boosts frontline productivity, but almost six in 10 (57%) don’t know where to start automating in the warehouse. The findings appear in...

Smart bots and ‘press 0 for an agent’ are finally equals

The world of customer experience (CX) is going through a big transformation driven by the remarkable advancements in Artificial Intelligence. For businesses the excitement is real, and for consumers in South Africa, customer support can become brilliant experiences in...

Data confidence lets finance teams shift from data entry to analysis

Businesses in all sectors have one thing in common – their finance teams are at the heart of the organisation. By Ivan Jardim, sales account manager at Insight Consulting Yet, despite the world evolving quickly and industries becoming increasingly dynamic as customers...

Healthcare technology should be integrated from the start

Today’s modern healthcare facilities have, respectfully, moved beyond bricks, mortar and medical equipment to now include infrastructure that embeds intelligence and resilience, providing the foundation for safer, smarter and patient-centric healthcare environment. By...

Beyond bandwidth: FNOs should prioritise customer service

Fibre isn't a luxury anymore – it’s as critical as water or electricity – but the service offered by South Africa’s fibre operators certainly doesn’t reflect this reality. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings While specific data on the average call centre wait times...

As quantum cybersecurity threats loom, go back to basics

Despite the escalating sophistication of AI-generated threats and the looming specter of quantum computing capable of shattering current encryption, the organisations staying ahead of the curve are those getting the fundamentals of cybersecurity hygiene right. By...

OTT platforms must contribute to SA’s digital infrastructure

On average, South Africans spend over ten hours a day on screens, much of it on data-heavy apps like Instagram, TikTok, Netflix, YouTube, WhatsApp and Facebook. By Nomvuyiso Batyi, ex-officio member of the Association of Comms and Technology Every video stream and...

Why only a few are winning at Gen AI – and how SA can catch up

Enterprise reinvention has become a global business imperative – and artificial intelligence is its driving force. Generative AI (gen AI), in particular, is fast moving from pilot projects to large-scale enterprise deployments. But while the buzz around the technology...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 3337 – Gauteng Pretoria

Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Technical Leader

A leading South African technology company specialising in mobile software development and digital innovation is looking for a Technical Leader to join its dynamic team. The company designs and builds scalable mobile platforms and enterprise-grade applications that...

Technical Specialist: Energy-Power – Coverage & Origination

About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Energy (Power) sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that energy sector investments are technically sound, financially viable,...

Junior Project Manager at Mancosa

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSEMANCOSA is...

Technical Leader – Gauteng Johannesburg

A leading South African technology company specialising in mobile software development and digital innovation is looking for a Technical Leader to join its dynamic team. The company designs and builds scalable mobile platforms and enterprise-grade applications that...

Junior Project Manager at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSEMANCOSA is...

Senior Software Engineer (C#.NET & SQL) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and implement robust event-driven systems in C# .NET and MS SQL, provide technical solutions for the global Operations teams as the next Senior Software Engineer wanted by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm. The role will be embedded in...

Business Analyst NH

Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements related to the SQL upgrade.Collaborate with database administrators, developers, vendors and project managers to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.Assess current SQL environment and identify...

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