Africa’s restless youth demand digitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa has a very youthful population – the median age is about 19 years – which is tech-savvy and keen to take part in the global digital revolution. But without connectivity, decent broadband penetration, and fit-for-purpose data centres this...

The stark reality of the financial fragility of SA workers

South Africa’s frontline workers – the 75% of blue-collar standouts that keep our shops stocked, our streets clean, and our buildings safe - are under mounting financial pressure, with no savings to fall back on if a personal crisis hits them. According to Deskless...

Charting a more inclusive digital future for Africa

As policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators gather for the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Cape Town, new research from the industry body shows how digitalisation across key sectors - from connectivity to manufacturing - can unlock opportunities for millions...

AI becoming key for SA companies

New research from Dell Technologies shows that businesses in South Africa are increasingly viewing artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic priority. The global study, which surveyed 2 850 business and IT decision-makers - of which 50 were from South Africa - found...

Openserve connects SATA to the World Broadband Association

Telkom fibre provider Openserve has successfully facilitated the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Southern Africa Telecommunication Association (SATA) and the World Broadband Association (WBBA). Beauty Apleni, the current chair of SATA and...

Canon expands its local waste programme

Canon South Africa has expanded its national waste management programme to address the growing pressure on South Africa’s landfill capacity. The programme enables the responsible collection and processing of various waste types including paper and packaging,...

Astronomers find ‘missing’ matter

Astronomers have discovered a huge filament of hot gas bridging four galaxy clusters. At 10-times as massive as our galaxy, the thread could contain some of the Universe’s ‘missing’ matter, addressing a decades-long mystery. The astronomers used the European Space...

Africa leads in digital asset adoption

Africa holds a dominant position in global digital assets adoption, with the continent leading worldwide Stablecoin adoption at 9,3% and hosting an estimated 54-million digital assets customers. This is among the findings in what is believed to be the first...

Resilience vital as SA’s supply chains come under pressure

As the global economy reels from yet another round of trade shocks, South Africa’s supply chains are once again caught in the crosshairs of disruption. A recent US court decision to overturn former President Donald Trump’s tariffs has triggered confusion among global...

Mobile device-as-a-service fills enterprise niche

Mobile device-as-a-service (MDaaS) market is rapidly expanding, driven by enterprises' increasing demand for sustainability, flexibility, and comprehensive device management solutions. As organisations prioritise operational efficiency and employee satisfaction, MDaaS...

Applications open for AWS 2025 Generative AI Accelerator

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened applications for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA), an eight-week global program designed to scale early-stage startups building foundational generative AI technologies. Forty promising startups from...

AI boosts Wimbledon fan engagement

The All England Lawn Tennis Club  and IBM have announced new and enhanced AI-powered digital experiences coming to The Championships, Wimbledon 2025. Making its debut is 'Match Chat', an interactive AI assistant that can answer fans' questions during live singles...

Strong rebound for AR/VR market

The global AR/VR headset market posted a strong rebound in the latest quarter, growing 18,1% year-over-year, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The resurgence was led...

Sun releases strong flare

The Sun emitted a strong flare on Tuesday (17 June 2025). NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. The image shows a subset of extreme ultraviolet light that highlights the extremely hot material in flares...

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Support and respect the blueprint for women empowerment

In the high-stakes world of business, where boardrooms are often dominated by men, navigating a career can be daunting for women. But, according to CRS Technologies group financial officer Simone de Freitas, with the right support systems, women can thrive and excel...

GABI highlights the crucial role of digital transformation in Africa

Digital skills in Africa need to be developed to promote economic growth and development. Additionally, a conducive environment needs to be established where these skills can thrive. This involves implementing comprehensive strategies that include infrastructure,...

Vertiv expands single-phase UPS portfolio

Vertiv has introduced 1kVA to 3kVA capacities of the Vertiv Liebert GXE, an online double conversion, single-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for 230V applications designed to support critical applications deployed at the network edge. With the addition of the...

Creating pathways for women to succeed in cybersecurity

As South Africans from all walks of life celebrate Women's Month and the many remarkable achievements of women in nearly every profession, women remain underrepresented within the cybersecurity sector - a burgeoning field crucial for the online security of South...

Fortinet expands unified SASE coverage with SA point-of-presence

Fortinet has announced the launch of a new dedicated point-of-presence (POP) in Johannesburg, expanding the reach and availability of Fortinet Unified SASE for customers across South Africa and Southern African countries. The increase in remote working and hybrid...

HPE boost partners with AI, hybrid cloud programs

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced a new AI enablement program, in collaboration with Nvidia, designed to boost profitability and deliver new revenue streams for partners. The program offers new competencies and additional resources across AI, compute, storage,...

Sage strengthens Microsoft partnership

Sage has announced new developments in its ongoing partnership with Microsoft, with advancements in Sage Instant Analysis, Sage Active and Sage Network set to enhance operational efficiency and innovation for SMBs through integrated solutions. "Our partnership with...

The synergy between esports and education

Esports, once dismissed as a frivolous pastime, has evolved into a dynamic intersection of entertainment, technology, and education. This transformation is not only reshaping perceptions but also providing significant benefits across educational levels. From primary...

MTN calls for learner device donations

MTN South Africa, together with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), has announced the launch of the 'Connecting Every Child' programme, calling on South Africans to join the drive to donate 30 000...

Westcon-Comstor programme generates $768m for partners

Westcon-Comstor's Intelligent Demand (ID) programme, which harnesses data to uncover growth opportunities for channel partners, generated $768-million in additional revenue for partners in FY24 - up 70% on the previous year's figure of $450-million. Intelligent Demand...

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