Focused approach to data analytics can improve audit outcomes

There is widespread frustration with the impact of data analytics (DA) in internal audit functions – with 80% of chief audit executives (CAEs) wanting to see improved outcomes, according to Gartner. Gartner conducted a survey of 107 CAEs in March 2025 revealing...

Critical illnesses striking women at younger ages

Nearly 70% of women’s critical illness claims were for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s – their prime working years. This is one of the revelations of Momentum Life Insurance’s 2024 claim statistics, which add that it is a stark reminder that serious illnesses...

Uber and Harambee look to address youth unemployment

With one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, South Africa stands at a critical crossroads – because the crisis is most deeply felt by young people. Today, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, 58,7% of youth between the ages of 18 to 35 are...

Call for removal of cross-border trade barriers

SMEs and startups are the driving force behind South Africa’s economic future, and removing barriers to international trade is crucial for their success. Cross-border payments provider Verto South Africa says local businesses should be able to compete on a level...

Cell C returns to profitability

Cell C has announced an update for the financial and operational performance for its full year period June to May 2025, recording a return to net profit and broad-based growth across the business. The year also delivered growth across key revenue lines and improved...
IBM and AMD join forces to build quantum-centric supercomputer

IBM and AMD join forces to build quantum-centric supercomputer

IBM and AMD have announced plans to develop next-generation computing architectures based on the combination of quantum computers and high-performance computing, known as quantum-centric supercomputing. The companies are collaborating to develop scalable, open-source...