Geopolitics drives increasing reliance on local cloud providers

Sixty-one percent of  Western European CIOs and IT leaders say geopolitical factors will increase their reliance on local or regional cloud providers, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 241 CIOs and IT...

Industry calls for urgent action on illegal online gambling

The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has warned that illegal online gambling continues to go unchecked – accounting for approximately 62% of all online gambling activity in the country – and posing a major threat to consumers, legitimate operators,...

The effects of cyber risk on SMBs

As digital threats become more frequent and sophisticated – and SMBs become more targeted – Aon South Africa’s latest SMB Cyber Risk Report highlights the growing cyberthreats faced by these organisations. “The report delves into the many facets of cyber risk...

Socioeconomic background continues to shape workplace belonging

Employees from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds experience a low level of workplace inclusion – even as their career advances and they rise through the ranks to senior leadership. And this holds true across industries, job types, and regions,...

Tech, talent and trust will redefine the workplace

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...

All the winners of the Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025

The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025, held in Cape Town this week, recognise the people and organisations driving meaningful impact across the tech ecosystem, the awards ceremony honoured those who are shaping Africa’s digital future. Finalists and winners were...