SA CEOs are cautiously optimistic about 2025
South African business leaders are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, driven by recent positive economic developments. The Q4 2024 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index recorded a 2% decrease between Q3 2024 and Q4 2024, reaching a score of 53.9. However, despite...
AI not the driver for 2025 PC, tablet growth
The global market for personal computing devices, including PCs and tablets, is set to grow 3,8% in 2024, reaching 403,5-million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...
Microsoft adds generative AI to Bing, Edge
Microsoft yesterday launched an AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge browser, which it believes will deliver better search, more complete answers, a new chat experience and the ability to generate content. "AI will fundamentally change every software category,...
Slight but uninspiring increase for the BETI in January
After breaking six months of declines in December, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) improved again in January 2023. Yet, despite this positive movement, 'more-of-the-same' can be expected this year as economic woes prevail. "The BETI improved to...
SA’s need for manufacturing excellence stronger than ever
South Africa's manufacturing industry has had to keep evolving to remain competitive in the face of global competition. But, while there has been a long-standing battle between effectively producing products against demand and maintaining a sustainable cost base, a...
Report reveals that SA children can’t read for meaning
A new report reveals that a massive 82% of South Africa's Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning - indicating that the disruptions of the Covid years have set children back by at least a year. Indeed, if the country continues on the current trajectory, it will take...
Subsea cable system lands in KZN
The 2Africa undersea cable, said to be the largest in the world, has been landed into the carrier-neutral Durban facility of Open Access Data Centre (OADC), which is owned and operated by West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC). Chris Wood, group CEO of WIOCC,...
Logistic execs pessimistic about 2023
Nearly 70% of global logistics executives say they are bracing for recession amid higher costs, slowing demand, and ongoing supply chain disruption arising from China's battle to contain Covid, Russia's war in Ukraine, and the impact of climate change. Ninety percent...
Poor recruiting experience a deal breaker for in-demand job seekers
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, global and South African employers are still feeling the impact of the Great Resignation. Over three-quarters of South African employees (77%) are actively looking for a new job, and it's not easy to win over top talent,...
Campus switch sales could approach $100bn by 2027
Almost $100-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, according to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group. A "digestion period" is expected in 2024, followed by a quick recovery and long-term growth. "Despite rising concerns about the challenging...
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When is it time for new ERP software?
In tough economic times, it becomes tempting to sweat your assets. But running an outdated ERP system may become more of a liability than a saving in the long run. Viesturs Zalaiskalns, channel manager at HansaWorld South Africa, highlights the top signs that indicate...
MiX Telematics to distribute TankSafe in Africa
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Infiniti Insurance pioneers online platform
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Partnership to drive insurance transformation
Professional services company KPMG in South Africa, and digital platform provider OutSystems have joined forces to drive digital transformation in the insurance industry. The partnership will see the two organisations collaborating to provide financial services...
FNB’s eWallet continues to increase in popularity
FNB's eWallet has seen increasing popularity and reached an impressive milestone with over R33-billion sent to users since the inception of the mobile money service and R1,2-billion sent every month to eWallets in South Africa. Lytania Johnson, CEO of eWallet...
MasterCard and Virtual Card Services launch vPOS
Small enterprises and mobile businesses can now accept digital card payments in-store, remotely or on-the-go using their connected mobile devices, following the launch of Virtual Card Service's virtual Point of Sale (vPOS) - South Africa's first virtual payment...
Dell unveils ninth solar-powered classroom
Dell has announced the opening of its ninth solar-powered Learning Lab in South Africa at Waverley Girls' High. The opening of the solar-powered Learning Lab at Waverley Girls' High will provide world-class technology and connectivity to hundreds of girls from...
Resistance to change could be detrimental
Cloud computing is disrupting traditional business models and processes and will ultimately transform many industries around the world. It is being used to speed up and reduce the costs of existing processes and companies that resist change will certainly be left...
GetSmarter makes an educated decision
Online education company GetSmarter has successfully implemented Acumatica Cloud ERP, business management software for mid-size businesses. GetSmarter partners with the world's top universities to present career-advancing online short courses, and has educated more...
New deputy head: M&A at MTN
The MTN Group has appointed Kholekile Ndamase as deputy head of mergers and acquisitions, with effect from 10 September 2016. Ndamase joins MTN from Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), where he led the equity-based financing business. In this role, he led a team of...
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