ERP software market on growth trajectory
The global ERP software market is estimated to reach $157,07-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 9,5% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing application of ERP software in the retail, banking, utility, healthcare, and...
Calls for increased VAT threshold aim to unlock SME growth
As South Africa prepares for the 2026 National Budget Speech, SME funder Lula has renewed its call for critical tax reforms after first engaging the National Treasury on this call in 2025. The funder specifically proposes an increase in the compulsory VAT registration...
The broadband imperative for Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is standing at a critical crossroads as broadband and artificial intelligence (AI) offer an opportunity for economic growth, while presenting significant challenges in recognising this potential. This is the word from Dr Sunil Piyarlall,...
The way forward for Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a luxury for Africa, but a necessity. Andre Wills, MD of Africa Analysis Team, tells delegates to the Ministerial Forum taking place on the sidelines of Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, that Africa has a...
Fibre enables the broadband economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The rollout of fast fibre infrastructure is key for countries to reap the economic rewards promised by broadband. Bob Chen, president of Huawei optical business product line, stresses that artificial intelligence (A) is here to stay, driven by...
Lessons to be learned from China
Kathy Gibson reports – When it comes to developing an artificial intelligence (AI) economy from scratch, Africa could learn from countries that have successfully achieved their own transformation. And we don’t have to look much further than China, which has evolved...
Openserve debuts SA’s first FTTR
Kathy Gibson reports – Openserve has launched its fibre to the room (FTTR) offering in partnership with Huawei - the first to bring this service to the South African market. “We believe FTTR will enhance how our customers experience connectivity,” says Makgosi Mabaso,...
Equinix plans $22m data centre in Lagos
Digital infrastructure company Equinix says it will open its next high performance data centre in Lagos – a $22-million investment it says marks the first phase of an ambitious investment plan of around $100-million to transform Africa’s digital landscape over the...
Openserve to offer Giga Connect
In February 2026, Openserve will launch Giga Connect, providing dedicated network-to-network connectivity for network operators, service providers, financial institutions, public sector organisations, large enterprises, OTT providers, and data centres where...
Teraco increases Cape Town’s hyperscale capacity to 50MW
Teraco has successfully completed its CT2 hyperscale data centre expansion in Cape Town, bringing the facility’s total critical IT load to 50 megawatts (MW). The expanded CT2 facility adds 32MW of new capacity delivered across eight new data halls and built over three...
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Peach Payments makes innovative tech startups list
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Emirates cabin crew to step into the virtual world for safety training
Emirates is extending its immersive virtual training platform MIRA to safety. The airline’s nearly 23 000 cabin crew team, responsible for the safety of millions of travellers every year, will soon be able to complete their recurrent SEP (Safety & Emergency...
Westcon-Comstor boosts profitability
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Nutanix hosts first Cloud Day in Lagos
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New CTO for Obscure Technologies
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Sophos to acquire Secureworks
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Hewatele breathes easy following vital SAP implementation
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Wibmo, EFT Corporation strengthen payment security
Wibmo, a PayU company, and EFT Corporation have formed a strategic partnership to introduce security technology for digital payments in South Africa. The partnership will bring the Wibmo Areion 3DS Server (3DSS), designed to enhance online transaction security and...
Digital tipping arrives at Sasol forecourts
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African School of Governance initiative opens its doors
The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution designed to offer world-class public policy education, research, and engagement programs. The ASG aims to address the...
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