Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending
South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...
SMBs targeted in enterprise-level attacks
The illusion that small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can fly under the radar of cybercriminals is becoming obsolete. Kaspersky warns that attackers are deploying the same methods against smaller businesses as they do against large enterprises. To help strengthen...
Entrepreneurial intentions are up – but so are business failures
The number of South Africans planning to start a business has more than doubled since 2023, with almost one in five adults now intending to launch a venture within three years. Early-stage activity has also surged, from 11,1% to 14,7%. But fewer of those businesses...
Executive shakeout at Tarsus
After little more than a year at the helm, Emile Burger, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned. Emmanouil Revmatas, who joined the distributor as GM in October last year, has been appointed as interim CEO. Burger, who was previously CFO of Tarsus, succeeded channel...
Google unveils new African investments
Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg - As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every level of the economy, we need to guard against letting the digital divide extend to becoming the AI divide. That’s the word from James Manyika, senior...
Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability
South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...
Ramaphosa urges Africa to take control of its AI destiny
Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg - For too long Africa has had to play digital catchup, dependent on the technologies of more industrialised nations. But the artificial intelligence (AI) era gives the continent an opportunity to take...
Urgent reform needed to unlock SA’s startup potential
South Africa’s startup ecosystem is gaining ground, but it continues to fall behind global and regional peers on regulatory efficiency, capital formation, and access to international markets. This is according to a new report by SiMODiSA, in partnership with Allan...
Vodacom takes a majority stake in Safaricom
Strengthening its position in East Africa, Vodacom has acquired a further 20% stake in Safaricom for $2,1-billion (R35-billion) – increasing its shareholding in the group to 55%. The transaction sees Vodacom acquire a 15% stake from the Government of Kenya, and an...
Visa gears up for the new phase in commerce
Recognising the dramatic shifts shaping the future of commerce, Visa has outlined a series of AI, stablecoin, and token capabilities designed to help clients across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region participate in this next...
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Young South Africans get future-ready tech skills
In the second quarter of 2025, youth unemployment in South Africa rose by 39 000, bringing the total to 4,9-million. This means nearly half of young South Africans who want to work cannot find jobs. Against this backdrop, and with the digital skills gap widening,...
Regtech powers cross-border trust in financial mergers
Financial institutions (FIs) are expected to deliver instant transactions, immediate verifications and fast onboarding in a world that has shifted towards real-time payments. Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply The ability to process online payments in real time rests...
Criminal networks exploit insider vulnerabilities
When you hear "insider threat” what comes to mind? A rogue employee stealing files before quitting? Think bigger, writes Heino Gevers, senior director of technical support at Mimecast. The reality is far more alarming. Today's insider threats aren't lone wolves acting...
Retailers must lock down every data door to survive Black Friday
As local retailers gear up for Black Friday – the year’s biggest shopping event – the rush to process payments, manage stock and serve customers across multiple branches leaves many exposed to a surge in cyber threats. By Hemant Harie, group chief technology officer...
When it comes to your money, real advice beats algorithms
Opening an investment account can be as quick and easy as a few clicks, and suddenly you can buy shares, pick a fund, or move your savings into something new. Access has never been simpler. By Therese Grobler CFP CPP head: wealth management at Momentum Financial ...
What every SME needs ahead of Black Friday
For South African SMEs, the final quarter of the year is more than just a busy season, it is a proving ground. It is when strategy meets execution, and when the right decisions can unlock real growth. By Mpho Sadiki, MD: merchant services Africa at Network...
Salesforce partners with OpenAI
Salesforce and OpenAI have announced an expanded strategic partnership, establishing a new generation of employee and consumer experiences powered by Salesforce's Agentforce 360 and OpenAI frontier models. The partnership will let companies access Salesforce's...
Absa partners with Ripple to expand digital asset custody
Absa Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple to provide digital asset custody to its customers in South Africa. Through the partnership, Absa will leverage Ripple’s institutional-grade digital asset custody technology to deliver scalable and secure...
Huge Connect earns Platinum recognition from Teltonika and Yeastar
Huge Connect has been awarded Platinum Partner recognition by Teltonika Networks and Yeastar. In a market where more than 60% of financial transactions rely on ATM networks and 80% of private healthcare practices depend on stable communications, downtime incurs real...
NBA and AWS bring AI-powered stats to basketball fans
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a multi-year partnership that will power the next generation of basketball innovation. Together, they will launch NBA Inside the Game, powered by AWS, a new basketball intelligence...
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