Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

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...

Fraud still rising as digital crime evolves

As the world marks International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November, 2025), Forvis Mazars South Africa warns that despite more sophisticated compliance systems, occupational fraud and corruption in sub-Saharan Africa remain at alarmingly high levels - and are...

First pan-African quantum challenge launched

The Africa Quantum Consortium (AQC) has launched Hack the Horizon: the Pan-African Quantum Challenge, an initiative designed to assemble and activate the continent’s sovereign quantum ecosystem. Registration for the continent-wide challenge, which unites Africa’s top...

Consumers becoming comfortable faking data on credit applications

There is a rising trend in financial dishonesty among consumers under pressure – and 26% of South Africans say it’s acceptable in some circumstances to exaggerate income on a loan application, while 22% say inflating income for a mobile phone is considered normal....

New Demon Slayer movie ignites global scam campaigns

The new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle movie recently premiered in several countries, but its debut has also led to a surge in scam activity, according to Kaspersky. Cybercriminals are exploiting users’ interest in the new film, luring them with the...

What Google search data reveals about SA’s fitness trends

Whether you consider yourself to be a gym bunny, a wellness seeker, a functional fitness fanatic or a cardio addict, you’re part of a growing movement of South Africans paying closer attention to their health. And it’s showing up in Search: over the past year,...

Geneva Consensus sets out trade roadmap

The 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16), held from 20 to 23 October in Geneva, Switzerland, concluded with the adoption of the Geneva Consensus and a political declaration. The conference took place against a complex global backdrop, as...

rAge hosts six cosplay competitions

Cosplay is taking centre stage at this year's rAge (really Awesome gaming expo), with six competitions hosted by GES. “At GES we stand by the moto Cosplay is for Everyone, and we want to reflect this in the diverse number of competitions this year allowing everyone to...

How can SA escape the trap of economic stagnation?

Nearly two decades after joining BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises - per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration in social indicators: unemployment; growing poverty; and severely degraded infrastructure....

SA consumers have become numb to inflation

As always, South African consumers continue to adapt to constant change – but while 64% report that they expect their household situation to improve by the start of 2026, this confidence masks the reality that they have become numb to rising prices and economic...

Remote jobs on the rise

While there was a 13% drop in remote job opportunities during 2023 and 2024, they are now back on an upward curve, according to Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for October 2025, which indicates a small, but significant 0,5% increase between March and September this...

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Protecting our youth in a technological age

Given the speed at which the digital economy, technological and AI landscape is developing, young people need to be educated on how to mitigate the associated risks with a combination of cyber insurance and risk management practices. This is an important part of...

Vertiv opens new Academy centre in Frankfurt 

Vertiv has opened its new Vertiv Academy training centre in Frankfurt, Germany. The new facility will enhance technical training, service innovation, and customer engagement across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (the DACH region), developing the next generation of...

How to navigate the new era of executive remuneration

The world of executive remuneration is a battlefield, and the stakes have never been higher, writes Dr Chris Blair, group director of 21st Century. With global trade tensions, geopolitical conflicts, and societal demands for fairness, boards are under pressure to...

Speed tests and the missing Mbps: why can’t you hit the 1Gpbs mark?

Long-time internet users might remember the good old days of dial up internet connections, and the excitement of looking forward to a noticeable difference in experience every time the line speeds were upgraded. By Theo van Zyl, head of wireless at Vox, and Andre...

Wise Move in strategic integration with Gumtree

Local logistics-tech platform Wise Move has partnered with Gumtree to provide seamless, on-platform access to professional moving services for buyers and sellers on one of the country’s most-used classifieds platforms. The integration allows Gumtree users to access...

Proximity is power: local channel presence matters more than ever

When it comes to digital infrastructure, technology may be global but trust is local. Across Africa, where diverse regulatory environments, languages, and business customs shape the operating landscape, one truth holds firm: proximity matters. By Gerhard Fourie,...

Bold leadership needed to close Africa’s AI gap

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and societies around the world. In Africa, it holds immense potential to tackle deep-rooted challenges in healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and unemployment. By Dumisani Moyo, marketing director at SAP...

Troye debuts Arctic Wolf’s Aurora Endpoint platform

Troye has launched the Aurora Endpoint suite, a robust platform providing protection, detection, and response capabilities across every stage of an organisation’s cybersecurity maturity. Helen Kruger, MD of Troye, says with the new Aurora Endpoint platform, clients...

FCM’s AI assistant goes live for SA business travellers

FCM has rolled out its next-generation virtual assistant 'Sam' to customers across South Africa, bringing conversational AI technology designed to tackle real-world travel challenges facing local businesses. Sam uses machine learning to anticipate traveller needs,...

Royal HaskoningDHV SA becomes Atana

A group of mostly South African engineering professionals who bought a controlling margin of the South African arm of Netherlands-based engineering consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV have rebranded it as Atana, effective from 1 July 2025. The group – management and...

Technical Business Analyst (1-Year Fixed-term Contract) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for delivering robust data and reporting solutions to support the global regulatory obligations under EMIR and MiFIR/MiFID of a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a Technical Business Analyst. You will perform detailed...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're on the lookout for a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer who thrives in cloud-driven, high-performance environments. You'll be part of a dynamic global tech team working on large-scale integration and streaming platforms that power real-time business...

Project Manager (Health & Medicine)

Project Manager (Health & Medicine) About the Company We are a well-established, specialist South African provider in the Health and Medicine sector, operating since 1995. We focus on delivering compliant and comprehensive solutions in Occupational Health,...

Software Developer

The Software Developer will play a key role in documenting, designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software solutions that support the company's telecommunications systems and services. Key Requirements Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science,...

Project Manager (Health & Medicine) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Project Manager (Health & Medicine) About the Company We are a well-established, specialist South African provider in the Health and Medicine sector, operating since 1995. We focus on delivering compliant and comprehensive solutions in Occupational Health,...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Software Developer will play a key role in documenting, designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software solutions that support the company's telecommunications systems and services. Key Requirements Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science,...

Intermediate SQL Developer (Somerset West)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an Intermediate SQL Developer are sought to join the team of a leading player in the fresh produce industry offering IT, analytics, and software support services. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in SQL development, report...

Senior Full Stack Developer

We are seeking a highly motivated and focused Full Stack Senior Developer to join our Technical Development team. The role involves assisting in building omni-channel communication and activation solutions, supporting project scoping and delivery, and engaging with...

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