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More than 150 CEOs in Africa who participated in PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey demonstrate strong operational resilience and reinvention as they navigate currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and supply chain disruptions. The survey...
Financial institutions under the cyberattack whip
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Cybercrooks are coming after your data and your money
Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are interested in your data and your money, and they are becoming increasingly good at getting their hands on both. The 2025 Microsoft Digital Defense Report reveals that data is the adversaries’ primary focus area, closely...
IBM launches new defence-focused AI model
IBM has announced the general availability of the IBM Defense Model, a purpose-built AI model designed to deliver reliable intelligence for defence and national security. Developed together with Janes, a leading provider of open-source defence intelligence, the IBM...
Manufacturing pressure drives October PMI lower
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.6 points to 49.2 in October, reversing the gain seen in September when the index reached 50.8. The latest reading suggests that the manufacturing sector remains under pressure, with respondents pointing to subdued domestic...
AI’s growing demand for resources is unsustainable
A new white paper from NTT Data highlights the urgent need to embed sustainability into every layer of AI development and deployment to counteract the technology’s environmental impact. Deploying innovative solutions for sustainable AI is a corporate responsibility...
Despite global pressures, SME confidence gets a boost
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are cautiously optimistic that the newly established Madlanga Commission will mark a turning point in the fight against corruption and crime – long seen as one of the greatest barriers to doing business in the country....
Nvidia connects quantum and GPU computing
Nvidia has launched NVQLink - an open system architecture for tightly coupling the extreme performance of GPU computing with quantum processors to build accelerated quantum supercomputers. Researchers from leading supercomputing centres at national laboratories...
King V: New governance Code to navigate an increasingly complex landscape
A new iteration of South Africa’s internationally acclaimed King Codes on Corporate Governance – King V – has been released, replacing King IV in its entirety. It will take effect for financial years starting on or after 1 January 2026, with earlier adoption being...
Are AI and robotics about to stall in manufacturing?
Nearly half of organisations lack confidence in their manufacturing strategy to deliver on business outcomes over the next three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. The survey found that two-thirds of organisations are not pursuing the needed aggressive...
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SAS acquires Hazy synthetic data software
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Could virtual agents make dealing with government departments a pleasure?
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AI can drive urban efficiency in Africa
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Why data is your business’s next revenue stream
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Stay vigilant against fraud as Black Friday approaches
With Black Friday around the corner – a time when credit and account cards are in heavy use – RCS is urging consumers to stay alert against the rise in fraudulent activities. “The increase is the use of online platforms for shopping and managing bills, opens us up to...
Capitec Implements Cisco’s cloud-managed networking solution
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Axiz signs up Hitachi Vantara
Axiz has announced a strategic alliance with Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi. Through the collaboration, Hitachi Vantara’s partners and customers will gain improved access to sustainable, advanced...
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