PMI shows signs of recovery
The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2026 reflects a rebound in manufacturing sentiment after a sharp contraction at the end of 2025. The seasonally adjusted PMI rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s...
Obituary: Julian Pienaar
Julian Pienaar, well-known in the industry for his long service at Lenovo and IBM, passed away on Thursday, 29 January. Julian graduated from King Edward School in 1994. He joined IBM in 2000 as a brand manager and moved across to Lenovo when IBM’s personal computing...
Alarm bells should be ringing over South Africans’ mental health
New research conducted among Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) members has revealed a sharp rise in mental-health condition prevalence over the past 13 years. In 2024, one in seven DHMS members (15% of the overall Scheme population) registered or claimed for a...
Salaries rise for sixth straight month
The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million earners in South Africa, increased for the sixth consecutive month in September 2025. This steady increase aligns with the gradual improvement in economic activity...
Stolen card prices surge on the dark web
Prices for stolen payment cards on dark web marketplaces have risen in most countries, according to new research from NordVPN and, while the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...
SA shoppers swing to alternative payment methods
South African merchants will need to stay agile as consumers increasingly shift towards alternative payment methods, according to the Absa Merchant Spend Analytics report for August, which says the bank’s internal data indicates a consistent and notable slowdown in...
Microsoft doubles down on AI spend
Microsoft spent more than expected on AI in the quarter ended 30 September, shelling our $34,9-billion on new projects associated with building AI-powered data centres. The company’s revenue was $77,7-billion, an increase of 18%. Operating income was up 24% to...
Nvidia’s $5trn climb exposes AI boom’s reality gap
Nvidia’s market value closing in on $5-trillion has become the defining symbol of artificial intelligence’s rise — and, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, a striking reminder that markets are racing far ahead of the profit reality. “AI is transforming the...
Key work changes in the AI era
To capture value from AI, CHROs must help their organisations successfully evolve work itself - not just the workforce - according to business and technology insights company Gartner. A July 2025 Gartner survey of 1 973 managers found that business units that redesign...
Cassava Technologies inks strategic partnership with Stanlib
Pan-African tech group Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic investment by Stanlib Infrastructure Investments to accelerate the rapid expansion of Africa Data Centres' footprint in South Africa. The strategic partnership will allow Africa Data Centres to...
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Tech lightens the load of high-risk road transport
Technology plays a major role in reducing losses, particularly on high-value, high-risk loads, in South Africa, writes Kamal Patel, MD: South Africa at GoMetro. Trade across the African continent encompasses a broad range of primary and manufactured goods. Among these...
Big price cut on Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop
On Black Friday, gamers can get the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop (model ANV15-51, NH.QNDEA.001) at its lowest price ever. Previously priced at R12 999, it will now be available for R9 999 – and the Black Friday offer also includes three months of PC Game Pass for...
Don’t let FOMO compromise your security on Black Friday
Consumers are shoring up their cash for Black Friday on 29 November, which is expected to generate more in sales than last year’s figure of R26,6-billion. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the US shopping tradition arriving in South Africa and retailers are...
Be on the alert for cybercriminals when shopping online
As November ushers in the start of the holiday shopping and spending season, it also unfortunately signals an increase in cybercrimes. As a result, it is critical for shoppers to be extra vigilant to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. Chris Boxall, FNB’s head of card...
Mimecast expands partner program
Mimecast has launched its Partner ONE MSP Program, delivering a consistent and scalable partner experience for managed service providers (MSPs) by providing partners with the support they need to grow, evolve, differentiate, and amplify their business via a...
Paratus Group opens in Kenya
Paratus Group has launched of Paratus Kenya through a joint venture with Nairobi-based IT and ISP company, MoveOn Telecoms. The new company has been created to provide and install Starlink services. Last year, Paratus was announced as an Authorised Reseller of...
MTN debuts affordable 5G smartphone
MTN South Africa has launched its 5G-enabled smartphone, MTN Icon 5G, designed to provide customers with faster and more reliable communication on the MTN network. The MTN Icon 5G is available from R219 pm x 36-momths on Core price plan, inclusive of 1GB anytime data...
FMCG retail could turn Black Friday into a festive season win
Black Friday has become an integral part of the South African retail calendar. With consumers rushing to find the biggest and best deals, many retailers view the event as a race to the bottom. However, in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Black Friday has...
Enhance connectivity for a seamless festive retail experience
As South Africa gears up for the festive season with Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching, retailers are bracing for an influx of shoppers both in-store and online. Tobie van Schalkwyk, business unit manager at Duxbury Networking Shopping centres, retail stores,...
Why the operating system is important in the age of AI
Africa is set to benefit greatly from adopting AI-driven and enabled technologies, writes Alex Reiniger, RHEL business development manager at Red Hat. Already, CEOs across sub-Saharan Africa are already recognising the potential of generative artificial intelligence...
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