Nobel Prize in Physics goes to quantum mechanics inventors
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 to three scientists for the “discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit”. The laureates are John Clarke, from...
Public advised to just say goodbye to fraud
You are going about your day when you receive an unexpected call from your “bank” claiming there is fraud on your account. The caller tries to pressure you into taking action, but something does not feel right. So what do you do? Just say goodbye. The Southern African...
Procurement professionals urged to step up as industry transitions
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has issued a strong call to action for South African procurement leaders following the release of its Global State of Procurement & Supply 2025 report – Cool Heads in the Storm. The wide-ranging report,...
Britehouse Mobility completes management buy-out from NTT Data
Britehouse Mobility has concluded a management buyout that effectively acquires the business from NTT Data, for an undisclosed amount. Now known simply as Britehouse, the company enables organisations to optimise operations, accelerate transformation, and thrive in an...
Completing the 5G journey transforms business through mobile innovation
With full capability 5G Standalone (5G SA) networks and a consultative business approach, operators can reach the point of true 5G maturity, creating innovative service opportunities that will unlock a new wave of industrial innovation allowing enterprises to...
Earth intelligence a $20bn growth opportunity
Earth intelligence will significantly impact every industry as it rapidly moves from government to the private sector, with annual revenue to surpass $4,2-billion in 2030, up from nearly $3,8-billion in 2025, according to Gartner. The cumulative Earth intelligence...
Temu speeds up local deliveries
Shoppers in South Africa can now receive their Temu orders in as little as one day thanks to the e-commerce platform’s new local warehouse dispatch option. The rollout of local fulfillment in South Africa is part of a broader effort by Temu to cut delivery times...
Global data centres face rising climate risks
Data centres - the critical infrastructure powering banking systems, cloud storage, emergency services, communications, and logistics - are facing sharply rising risks from climate change-driven extreme weather, according to a new report from physical climate risk...
Consumer hunt for value reshapes SA market
Driven by emerging markets, replacement cycles, and premium innovation, global tech and durables (T&D) sales will reach $1,29-trillion in the year ahead, according to NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) latest Consumer Tech Industry Trends 2025 report. The value of the Middle East...
Global trade up $300bn in first half of 2025
Global trade expanded by an estimated $300-billion in the first half of 2025, despite a slower pace of growth, according to the latest Global Trade Update from the UN Trade a,nd Development (UNCTAD). Global trade rose by about 15% in the first quarter, with growth...
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Overcome the top fraud prevention challenges
The fight against fraud is constantly evolving, writes Wilnes Goosen, fraud consultant at Experian Africa. Experian's recent fraud research shows that 71% of the fraud leaders in our survey are struggling to keep up with the rapidly evolving fraud threat. But as new...
Retailers should prepare for an uptick in consumer spending
South African retailers should get set for a recovery in retail sales between 2024 and 2026, according to a new report conducted on behalf of fintech Capital Connect. The report shows that total real retail sales are forecast to grow by 1.8% in 2024, gradually...
IT offers a career for everyone
IT career opportunities are so numerous and varied and that there are IT jobs and specialisations to suit everyone. This is according to speakers participating in a webinar on Careers in IT hosted by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa...
Africa’s cultural renaissance fuses creativity and innovation
Our continent is rich with ideas - let's continue to work to support its creative youth towards social upliftment and global dominance, writes Skinder Hundal, global arts director of the British Council. As we stand at the crossroads of cultural transformation and...
Tips to improve your backups
Backups are crucial. Whether you are worried about a ransomware attack or some other disaster taking out the information that keeps your business running, backups are the best way to mitigate data loss risks. Yet, organisations are often unsatisfied with the value...
Anatomy of a phishing attack
Phishing attacks are among the most widespread and effective tactics used by cybercriminals against business. These schemes aim to deceive employees into disclosing sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial data, by posing as legitimate sources....
Are printers included in your business cyber security strategy?
With cybercrime rates in South Africa skyrocketing, businesses are increasingly conscious of the need to protect their in-office and remote IT set ups from ill-intentioned hackers. Yudheer Harbhajun, business print sales manager for Epson South Africa, says that while...
AI’s double-edged sword requires a human security approach
Artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in both promise and peril for organisations needing to combat cyber threat actors. As ESET Southern Africa chief technology officer Adrian Stanford notes: "AI is reshaping the battlefield between cyber attackers and defenders,...
Debunking payroll and HR outsourcing myths
Increased efficiency, risk mitigation, access to specialist expertise and the latest technology - the benefits of payroll and HR outsourcing are undeniable. But while the burgeoning demands on these departments have prompted many businesses to outsource their payroll...
Telcos grapple with revenue challenges
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