Lessons to be learned from China
Kathy Gibson reports – When it comes to developing an artificial intelligence (AI) economy from scratch, Africa could learn from countries that have successfully achieved their own transformation. And we don’t have to look much further than China, which has evolved...
Openserve debuts SA’s first FTTR
Kathy Gibson reports – Openserve has launched its fibre to the room (FTTR) offering in partnership with Huawei - the first to bring this service to the South African market. “We believe FTTR will enhance how our customers experience connectivity,” says Makgosi Mabaso,...
Shifting crime trends in SA – are you prepared?
The latest Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey has revealed that despite slightly improved perceptions of safety within South African communities, housebreaking and burglaries remain a key concern. In 2024/2025, an estimated 1,5-million incidents were...
IBM and AMD collaborate with Zyphra on AI infrastructure
IBM and AMD have announced a collaboration to deliver advanced AI infrastructure to Zyphra, an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) research and product company based in San Francisco. Under a multi-year agreement between IBM and Zyphra, IBM is positioned to...
A new blueprint for optimum leadership
Given the current state of disruption in South Africa’s economic and political landscapes, traditional leadership frameworks are no longer enough to take the country forward, according to research by Dr Phyllis Ndlovu, CEO of Kisima Psychological Services, who says...
High demand drives new vehicle sales
New vehicle sales were up 24,3% in September to 54 700 units, by some margin (2 820 units) the highest-selling month so far this year. It was also the third consecutive month of volumes above 50 000 units and rounded out 12 months of continual growth for the new...
Technology, geopolitics, environment add to business risk
There has been a sharp rise in risks associated with geopolitical volatility and a broader shift in how organisations perceive and prioritise risk, according to AON’s 2025 edition of its Global Risk Management Survey, which has tracked the most-pressing risks for...
Bitcoin rallies on US government shutdown
Bitcoin will continue its upward price momentum as the US government shutdown grinds on. This is the prediction of Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group, who points out that the cryptocurrency pushed higher as the US Congress failed to secure a deal on funding,...
Ombud opens eFiling profile hacking report for public comment
To curtail ongoing eFiling profile hacking, the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) recommends that all stakeholders adopt enhanced security practices. The OTO yesterday (1 October 2025) published the Draft Report into alleged eFiling Profile Hijacking for public...
Musk becomes first half-trillionaire
Elon Musk set a new wealth record when he became the first person with a net worth of half-a-trillion dollars. The achievement was short-lived, but for a few hours on Wednesday Musk was worth an incredible $500,1-billion. This dropped to $499-billion later in the...
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Applications open for Google for Startups Accelerator
Google has opened applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, a three-month initiative designed to support early-stage startups using artificial intelligence to address Africa's most pressing challenges. Across the continent, startups are...
Vertiv launches SmartRun infrastructure system
Vertiv has launched Vertiv SmartRun, a modular prefabricated overhead infrastructure system designed to integrate high-density power distribution busbar, liquid cooling piping network, hot-aisle containment, and network infrastructure into a single, scalable solution,...
AI helps stop harmful ads before they’re seen
Google has released its 2024 Ads Safety Report, showing how advanced artificial intelligence is transforming the fight against bad ads, scams, and misinformation online. As scams grow more sophisticated — often impersonating public figures or deploying AI-generated...
Unlocking SMB potential with the new Enterprise Act
The news around President Cyril Ramaphosa signing the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill into law has been widely welcomed, writes Viresh Harduth, vice-president: small segment at Sage Africa & Middle East. This development promises to streamline access to...
Desco partners with ThorTech
Desco Electronic Recyclers has partnered with ThorTech to elevate safety standards and operational efficiency within the electronics recycling industry. The collaboration integrates ThorTech’s suite of radiation protection management programs into Desco’s recycling...
Qlik adds more support for ISVs
Qlik has launched Qlik for ISVs, a new dedicated team and set of capabilities built on Qlik’s end-to-end cloud platform, tailored to the needs of independent software vendors. The offering enables ISVs to build robust strategies for data integration, quality, and...
Shawn Heyns strengthens Kyocera’s tech support
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) is expanding its support capabilities with a stronger focus on technical excellence, customer-centric solutions, and production product innovation. As part of this drive, the company has appointed Shawn Heyns as product...
New country manager for IWG
IWG has announced the appointment of Carolyn Elliman as the new country manager for South Africa and the southern African region. Elliman has taken on several management roles at IWG since joining the organisation as a centre manager with the South African team....
Atlas Cloud Services chooses IBM’s watsonx for AI innovation
Atlas Cloud Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), is collaborating with IBM and IBM ecosystem partner, Power Maroc (PowerM) to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation in Morocco and the region by equipping businesses with...
How channel partners can build long-term value
In African markets where customer expectations, economic pressures, and infrastructure dynamics vary widely, the channel has always been more than just a route to market and has played a role as a lifeline to transformation. By Gerhard Fourie, channel sales manager...
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