Nov 13, 2025
Kathy Gibson reports – Africa has a very youthful population – the median age is about 19 years – which is tech-savvy and keen to take part in the global digital revolution. But without connectivity, decent broadband penetration, and fit-for-purpose data centres...
Nov 12, 2025
South Africa’s frontline workers – the 75% of blue-collar standouts that keep our shops stocked, our streets clean, and our buildings safe – are under mounting financial pressure, with no savings to fall back on if a personal crisis hits them. According to...
Nov 11, 2025
As policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators gather for the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Cape Town, new research from the industry body shows how digitalisation across key sectors – from connectivity to manufacturing – can unlock opportunities for...
Nov 10, 2025
New research from Dell Technologies shows that businesses in South Africa are increasingly viewing artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic priority. The global study, which surveyed 2 850 business and IT decision-makers – of which 50 were from South Africa...
Nov 7, 2025
According to recent research from NordVPN, prices for stolen payment cards on dark-web marketplaces have risen in most countries. While the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...
Nov 6, 2025
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Data centres are the engines of innovation, but face massive challenges to keep up with growing demands from artificial intelligence (AI), power and cooling issues, staffing shortages and sustainability imperatives. A panel...
