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...

As threats escalate, need for cyber insurance grows

As digital infrastructure becomes crucial to business operations, failing to protect these systems can lead to catastrophic consequences. This is among the findings from a KnowBe4 research paper titled “Cyber Insurance and Security: Meeting the Rising Threat”, which...

Protect your credentials, ISPA tells AfriNIC members

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body, calls upon its members to exercise heightened vigilance regarding the security of their AfriNIC (The African Network Information Centre) credentials. The latter is Africa’s Regional Internet Registry...

Rapid growth forecast for AI infrastructure

The global AI infrastructure market will reach $223,45-billion by 2030 with a projected CAGR of 30,4% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial intelligence (AI) is undergoing a significant transformation fueled by rapid market...

After years in the cold, signs of renewed investor interest in Africa

Over the past few years, African debt markets have faced significant challenges due to a combination of factors including soft global economic conditions, the Covid-19 pandemic and related supply chain failures. By Miranda Abraham, head of loan syndication at RMB in...

GPG reports camera surveillance success

Just 100 days after deploying the Vumacam SafeCity cameras the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) says the project has already made a substantial impact in combatting criminal activities across the province. Since its inception in February, the number of...

Intel unlocks ultra-fast PC-to-PC experiences with Thunderbolt Share

Intel has announced Thunderbolt Share, a new software solution enabling PC-to-PC experiences that fundamentally change the way users interact with two PCs. Thunderbolt Share is offered with select PCs and accessories with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 ports, enabling...

Mozilla Firefox adds support for AI-powered Nvidia RTX Video

Mozilla Firefox is the latest partner to incorporate Nvidia RTX Video, a technology that uses AI to improve video quality on Windows PCs and workstations. The browser's latest release taps local Nvidia RTX GPUs to make streaming and video better than ever. First...

Webb detects distant black hole merger

An international team of astronomers have used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to find evidence for an ongoing merger of two galaxies and their massive black holes when the Universe was only 740-million years old. This marks the most distant detection of a...

HP catches cybercriminals cat-phishing users

Cyberattackers are relying on open redirects, overdue invoice lures, and Living-off-the-Land (LotL) techniques to sneak past defences, according to HP's quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. The report provides an analysis of real-world cyberattacks...

New zero-day vulnerability in Windows

Kaspersky researchers have identified a new zero-day vulnerability in Windows - designated CVE-2024-30051. The discovery was made while Boris Larin and Mert Degirmenci were investigating the Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege vulnerability...

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SA startup targets global expansion

South African edtech startup MasterStart is taking its locally-developed management education solutions global under the leadership of newly appointed UK-based CEO Ben Pike. MasterStart partners with some of South Africa's leading business schools to provide online...

Obscure Technologies appointed main distributor for Proofpoint in SA

Proofpoint has appointed Obscure Technologies as its main distributor in South Africa with effect from 3 March 2021. Centurion-based Obscure Technologies is a firm of cyber security experts specialising in brokering best of breed security solutions in the local...

Focal areas for retail industry success

The challenges of remote operations and social distancing in the Covid-19 crisis has fast-tracked the need for digital transformation in retail to enhance customer service, and ultimately boost revenue. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba country manager for South Africa With up...

Malicious employees a major contributor to inside threat cost

The Cost of Insider Threats Report by IBM indicates that the overall damage by negligent or malicious employees totals $11,45-million. Whereas intentional insider criminals cause only 14% of the accidents, their damage adds up to $4,08-million - almost a third of the...

Cisco’s Webex now offers realtime translation

Cisco has announced the availability (in preview beginning this month) of its realtime translation feature while also expanding the language library from more than 10 to more than 100 languages, ranging from Armenian to Zulu. Users can create their own personalised...

Why do organisations struggle with transformation?

Transformation - probably one of the most contentious topics in modern organisations. By Johan Kruger, head of context at Consulta What comes to mind when you think of transformation? To simply use the word "change" seems a bit light weighted as transformation...

CISOs must step up as cybersecurity takes centre stage

Cybersecurity is no longer a phantom menace but a mainstream business issue. As the pandemic accelerates digital transformation everywhere, James Hennah, director: security for BT Asia, Middle East and Africa, says it's the CISO who will be expected to step forward to...

Legal implications of employee monitoring at home

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated (and for some, cemented) the work from home (WFH) trend, which, before the pandemic, was limited only to a handful of forward-thinking companies. By Keketso Kgomosotho, candidate attorney, overseen by Johan Botes, partner and head...

Cyber attacks are technology’s natural disasters

The SolarWinds attack was stunning in its scope and scale. If it were an earthquake, it would be 9.9 on the Richter scale. By François Locoh-Donou, president and CEO of F5 As digital transformation accelerates in 2021 and beyond - and applications accelerate as...

One Wireless introduces macro WiFi solutions in Botswana

Aiming to provide fast, affordable, and reliable wireless internet access to Botswana, startup telecommunications company One Wireless plans to deploy macro WiFi solutions to "WiFi-blanket" several cities in the country including Gaborone, Maun, Palapye, Kasane and...

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. Researching...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Senior IT Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

Role: Snr IT Field Engineer/TechnicianLocation: Parow, Cape TownOur client, a successful MSP with 15 years of industry experience, are currently looking for a Snr IT Field Engineer/Technician to join their dynamic team. The role involves remote and field support,...

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

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