Disinformation Code launched ahead of November elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa promulgated the Electoral Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation ahead of November’s local government elections. This Code is intended to enhance election integrity, promote free, fair and orderly elections. It permits...
Get ready for the future of work
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Another month of double-digit new vehicle sales
South Africa’s new-vehicle market maintained its momentum in August, with aggregate sales of 57 898 units representing an increase of 11,4% compared with the same month last year. “The appetite among South African consumers, car rental agencies and businesses for new...
LinkedIn recruitment phishing, cross-platform spyware target MEA
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Nvidia and MediaTek build AI edge-to-cloud platforms
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Vodacom challenge collects 2,2 tonnes of e-waste
Gauteng recorded the highest participation in Vodacom South Africa's Turn Your E-Waste into Rewards Challenge, demonstrating that South Africans are willing to embrace responsible e-waste recycling when it is made simple, convenient and rewarding. Delivered in...
Grid automation market to reach $65,5bn by 2033
The global grid automation market is expected to reach $65,5-billion by 2033 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5,7% from 2026 to 2033, according to Grand View Research. Growing electricity demand, aging grid infrastructure, increasing integration of renewable...
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...
Drop in factory activity drives PMI down
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI declined from 46.8 to 45.8 in August, marking its lowest reading so far in 2026 and a fourth consecutive month-on-month decline. The deterioration was driven by a sharp fall in factory activity and a renewed weakening in new orders,...
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Are we creating better customer experiences? Or just better fraud opportunities?
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Tools detect threats: cyber resilience protects businesses
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Preparing Africa’s data centres for the demands of autonomous AI
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Africa’s AI advantage will be built in production
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Unrest readiness is built between crises, not during them
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NjiaPay’s one-click payments reduce cart abandonment
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