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Global spending on information and communications technology (ICT) is forecast to reach $4-trillion in 2026 and surpass $6-trillion by 2029, according to the latest update of the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by...

Fraud attacks escalate faster than business defences

South African businesses are facing an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat from fraud, with two-thirds (66%) reporting a surge in losses over the past year, according to new research commissioned by Experian. The study, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals...

January salaries rise ahead of expected Budget relief

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the nominal net salaries of an estimated 2,1-million salary earners in South Africa, increased marginally in January 2026, offering some good news to earners. However, attention now turns to tomorrow’s National Budget, with...

Hubble Telescope identifies one of the darkest known galaxies

In the vast tapestry of the universe, most galaxies shine brightly across cosmic time and space. Yet a rare class of galaxies remains nearly invisible - low-surface-brightness galaxies dominated by dark matter and containing only a sparse scattering of faint stars....

AI autonomy will be key for the self-driving enterprise

There has been a definitive shift in the digital landscape. Today, autonomous intelligence - not simply technology adoption - is driving competitive advantage. This is the headline finding from HCLSoftware’s Tech Trends 2026 report, which polled 173 enterprise leaders...

NASA’s blockchain technology could enhance air travel safety

Through a drone flight test at NASA’s Ames Research Centre in California’s Silicon Valley, researchers tested a blockchain-based system for protecting flight data. The system aims to keep air traffic management safe from disruption and protect data transferred...

Africa unites to save lives on Red Saturday

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS)  will join blood services across Africa for a ground-breaking blood donation event, Red Saturday, scheduled for Saturday 29 November 2025. The event aims to engage thousands of...

Biology model IDs more than 1m species, and counting

Tanya Berger-Wolf’s first computational biology project started as a bet with a colleague: that she could build an AI model capable of identifying individual zebras faster than a zoologist. She won. Now, the director of the Translational Data Analytics Institute and a...

COP30 delivers benefits for Africa

The COP30 conference in Belem, Brazil showed that climate cooperation is producing results that matter for people’s lives, with real benefits across African nations. One hundred and ninety-four countries, representing billions of people, concluded that the Paris...

IBM and Cisco aim for network-distributed quantum computing

IBM and Cisco have announced their intention to collaborate on the groundwork for networked distributed quantum computing, to be realized as soon as the early 2030s. By combining IBM's leadership in building useful quantum computers with Cisco's quantum networking...

Intel, Cisco partner to put AI workloads on the edge

The edge is quickly taking hold as a new frontier for compute, especially as the demand for agentic and physical AI workloads increases. Enterprises now require more adaptable infrastructures that can scale across multiple industries – like retail, manufacturing and...

FNB braces for more than R3,3bn in Black Friday spend

FNB anticipates another strong day of spend on Black Friday this year, with continued growth expected in digital payments, online shopping and overall transactions expected to exceed R3,3-billion. Early signals across 2025 show consistent customer spending and...

How to use AI tools and navigate Black Friday safely

With Black Friday fast approaching, consumers are sure to be turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in increasing numbers. From personalised shopping agents to virtual try-ons, AI promises a smoother, more efficient path to the perfect purchase. The data is clear;...

AI fuels growing investment in data streaming platforms

Data streaming adoption is accelerating, but so too are the complexities and fragmentation that emerge as organisations adopt more platforms. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor. Data streaming enables organizations to improve their operations...

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MTN named SA’s most admired brand and best telecommunication brand

MTN has once again secured its position as South Africa’s most admired brand for 2025, while also being named the best telecommunications brand in the country by Brand Africa. Charles Molapisi, CEO of MTN South Africa, says: “This recognition is a powerful affirmation...

MTN SA appointment for Muyiwa Ladipo

MTN South Africa has appointed Muyiwa Ladipo as chief consumer officer for prepaid, effective 15 September 2025. Muyiwa joins MTN SA from EE Mobile UK (part of the BT Group), where he currently serves as pricing and portfolio manager. He previously worked as chief...

The strategic value of cloud in Africa

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Volvo, Daimler Truck launch Coretura platform

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Global researchers unite efforts to study AI future

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MISTRA refreshes its governance, adds new members

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