WhatsApp drives growth in OTT business messaging
Over-the-top (OTT) business messaging traffic will grow from 390-billion messages in 2025 to more than 560-billion by 2027, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This substantial two-year growth is attributable to WhatsApp’s aggressive pricing strategy, which...
China narrows the decline in its smartphone market
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 68,4-million units in 3Q25, with the YoY decline easing to 0,6% after the previous quarter saw a drop of around 4%....
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 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...
Future B2B buyers will prefer human interaction over AI
As AI continues to transform the landscape of B2B sales, organisations are navigating a delicate balance between leveraging cutting-edge technology and maintaining the authentic human connections that buyers increasingly value. While AI-driven solutions offer speed,...
SARS auto-assessments could land you with penalties
With over 5,8-million South Africans auto-assessed by SARS in July alone, tax experts are warning that many taxpayers may have unknowingly accepted incomplete or incorrect tax returns, potentially putting themselves at risk of penalties, refund reversals, or future...
Virtual card adoption by women surges almost 100%
FNB has released new insights into women’s spending patterns across its retail segment revealing significant year-on-year (YoY) growth and a marked shift toward digital and lifestyle-driven transactions. Women accounted for 44,6% of the total retail spend in 2024,...
Phishing in the Classroom
Check Point researchers have uncovered a large-scale active phishing campaign abusing Google Classroom, a platform trusted by millions of students and educators worldwide. Over the course of just one week, attackers launched five coordinated waves, distributing more...
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Close out the year with intention
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Cutting corners in hiring? It could cost you big
In South Africa’s challenging economic environment, where unemployment rates remain stubbornly high, recruiting the right talent is more complicated than it might initially seem. By Evelyn Vanassche, head of recruitment at Teleresources With a larger pool of job...
Why talented professionals should consider going independent
Imagine waking up tomorrow with the freedom to choose the projects you’re passionate about, set your own schedule, and build a career on your terms. For an increasing number of professionals, this isn’t just a dream - it’s the reality of independent consulting, writes...
Self-service payment platform for SMBs
The Shoprite Group has introduced GetPaid, an innovative new platform that enables small business owners to invoice and receive payments seamlessly, anytime, anywhere. With GetPaid there is no need for smaller enterprises to face the challenges of long delays between...
Red Hat collaborates with AWS on virtualisation, AI for hybrid cloud
Red Hat has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to scale availability of Red Hat open source solutions in AWS Marketplace, building upon the two companies’ long-standing relationship. Red Hat intends to help empower...
Esquire achieves 200% growth in Black Friday online sales
Esquire achieved over 200% growth in online sales during Black Friday 2024 compared to the previous year. Esquire invested over R600 000 to completely overhaul its online platform, transitioned from outdated ASPX.net and Flash-based systems to a modern platform...
Technology empowers at-risk communities
In the healthcare sector, when people “fall through the cracks”, it often reveals deeper systemic issues: unmet health and social care needs. Vulnerable communities across the globe face these challenges, and traditional healthcare systems often struggle to bridge...
Ceres reaps the fruits of smart energy innovation
Ceres Fruit Processors, established in 1976, is a leading producer of fruit juice concentrates and purées. In response to energy supply challenges in a vulnerable and intermittent supply landscape, NEC XON was tasked with providing a fully integrated solution using...
Advanced cyberthreats target holiday shoppers
As the holiday season approaches, shoppers worldwide eagerly anticipate snagging deals during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other holiday sales. However, this heightened online activity also draws the attention of cybercriminals. A recent report from FortiGuard...
Bolt partners with AA to train drivers on road safety
Bolt hosted a road safety training session for its drivers at its Driver Engagement Centre in Randburg as part of its global safety campaign. Facilitated by experts from the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) Bolt’s emergency button provider, the session...
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