PMI shows tentative signs of recovery
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI increased by 4 points to 48.7 in March – the highest level since October 2024. However, weak readings in January and February have resulted in a first-quarter average of just 46.2 points, down from 49 points in Q4 2024. Key highlights...
Mxit makes a comeback
Mxit, the South African platform that was once the world’s largest mobile social network, is officially back. Launched in the pre-smartphone era, Mxit became a cultural touchstone for millions of South Africans, offering a way to chat, flirt and form connections in...
ASSAf study shows the way forward for nuclear
South Africa is not making the best use of its considerable nuclear technology resources, and could be a lot more effective if it capitalised on its existing programmes, with better integration and support from the private sector. The Department of Science and...
Cloud set to be a business necessity
By 2028, cloud computing will shift from being a technology disruptor to becoming a necessary component for maintaining business competitiveness, according to Gartner. IT spending on public cloud services continues to rise unabated. In 2024, worldwide end-user...
Global smartphone shipments finally turn the corner
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to see 7,3% year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The improved forecast for the holiday quarter follows...
CISOs under threat from repeat attacks
Boards need to get behind their security teams to prevent attacks from happening. Trellix has released new research, "Mind of the CISO: Behind the Breach" that surveyed global chief information security officers (CISOs) across major industries to better understand the...
ITU publishes 6G framework
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published the framework for the development of standards and radio interface technologies for the sixth generation of mobile systems, popularly referred to as 6G. The details of the 6G framework are contained in...
$175m pledged to Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa
During COP28, African and global institutions together with governments of Germany, France and Japan and philanthropies pledged over $175-million to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA). The landmark initial pledge will help to rapidly scale up...
New vehicles sales under pressure
New vehicle sales experienced their biggest losses during November since the beginning of 2021 when the market was beginning its slow recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. According to figures released by naamsa the Automotive Business Council, South Africa's new...
Datatec ups its stake in Mason Advisory
Datatec PLC has acquired an additional 40% holding in Mason Advisory from the management team, taking its interest to a majority shareholding of 80%. Mason Advisory is a UK-based digital and technology consultancy working across the public and private sectors, with...
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Britehouse aligns brand identity with Dimension Data
Britehouse, a division of Dimension Data, has launched a refreshed Britehouse brand identity that will align to Dimension Data. Britehouse, originally founded in 2006 as a small applications business, officially became known through several mergers and acquisitions,...
Fujitsu to provide enterprise transformation offering with AWS
Fujitsu today announces a new end-to-end enterprise transformation offering which will fast track the move to the AWS cloud for organisations, helping them to improve business processes and speed up innovation. As the result of a new strategic collaboration between...
Collaboration key to protecting critical infrastructure
National power grids are increasingly becoming a target of hackers and attacks. Several hacks have been reported across the globe in recent years, drawing the world's attention to the vulnerability of national power supply systems, and bringing into question the...
Keep your business safe over the festive season
Businesses that are planning to shut down over the festive period should take precautionary measures to ensure their premises are safe and secure at all times. According to Malesela Maupa, head of insurer relationships at FNB Insurance Brokers, statistics show that...
Uber launches 24/7 phone support
Uber has launched a 24/7 phone support for users across South Africa. Passengers and drivers will have a dedicated phone support line, staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To call, Uber users need to simply tap "Help" in the main menu of the Uber app and select...
Financial plans should be living documents
South African businesses have had to negotiate a volatile economic environment over the past 12 months. From escalating petrol prices and the state capture scandal, to credit-rating downgrades and reduced consumer spending, it hasn't been an easy ride for many. While...
What are lost sales costing your business?
Using technology to manage your company's loss rate can have a massive impact on your bottom line, writes Stephen Corrigan, MD of Palladium If you want to win at business, you need to become obsessed with your losses. It may sound a bit backwards but consider this: if...
Retail trends and predictions for 2019
2019 is almost here and, if you're in retail, you're likely wondering what the next 12 months will bring. What must merchants do to win? Will the retail industry prosper and thrive? To help answer these questions, Francesca Nicasio, Retail Expert at Vend, looks at...
How to choose a data management partner
Data management is a critical aspect for businesses today, given data's status as being an organisation's most valuable asset. As such, choosing the right data management provider is so much more than price or package - you need a partner that can be trusted to...
Microsoft data centres to impact local insurance market
In May last year, Microsoft announced plans to launch two data centres in South Africa. Located in Johannesburg and Cape Town, these see the company targeting cloud services growth on the continent. These data centres will deliver the Microsoft Cloud, including...
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