Feb 22, 2024
With the International Monetary Fund forecasting that South African GDP will grow only 1% this year against a backdrop of load shedding and logistics disruptions, retailers will need to focus on diversification into new sectors as well as expanding market share at the...
Feb 21, 2024
For years, the industry has advocated for the benefits offered by business intelligence (BI), but many retailers are still struggling to get the most out of their data. As retail continues to evolve in a rapidly digitising world, companies are looking for different...
Feb 20, 2024
After 2023 was defined by economic challenges and unexpected disruptions, South African consumers are gearing up for a more resilient and predictable 2024. The SpendTrend Report by Visa and Discovery Bank revealed a noticeable increase in online spending (up 13%...
Feb 16, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been comprehensively embraced in the private sector in South Africa in less than a year, but more must be done to ensure that the public sector – and especially students in public schools and universities – are also...
Feb 16, 2024
In the span of a year, the landscape of artificial intelligence has undergone a remarkable transformation. Until late 2022, few people outside of cutting-edge artificial intelligence had heard of large language models (LLMs) or generative AI (GenAI). By Sheetal Patel,...
Feb 15, 2024
In the diverse and dynamic landscape of South Africa, the digital divide is a glaring challenge impeding the progress of educational equity and societal advancement. This divide not only separates communities based on their access to technology but also impacts their...
