Deeper divides for vulnerable economies as tariffs bite

A wave of new import tariffs is set to reshape global trade dynamics and significantly raise trade costs for many developing countries, alerts UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in a new data-driven analysis, titled "Sparing the vulnerable: The cost of new tariff...

Africa braces for tariff shocks

As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...

Google adds more AI abilities to search

Google has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) features in search, extending AI Overviews to allow users to ask more complex questions in a variety of modes. Elizabeth Reid, vice-president: head of search, outlines in a company blog that AI Mode in Search will...

Consumer spend slows despite economic recovery

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for Q1 2025 reveals a noticeable deceleration in card spending growth, even as broader economic indicators show signs of improvement. While overall card spending and transaction volumes grew by 7% and 10% respectively in Q1,...

AI expected to speed up financial transactions

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) will allow financial institutions to better service and faster transactions. This is according to Salesforce’s latest “Connected Financial Services” report that shares insights from 9 500 financial services institution (FSI)...

Opinion: Trump’s aid review a win for Africa

NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber, offers his opinion on the implications of Western aid on industries like oil and gas. After President Trump announced a 90-day overseas spending freeze, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "every dollar" must...

Mining industry embraces sustainability strategies

Mining companies are increasingly adopting sustainable strategies such as low-carbon smelting and advanced recycling programmes to reduce their environmental impact and boost efficiency – and these innovations optimise resource use and lower operational costs by...

Green electrons raised from private wind energy project

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has celebrated a milestone in South Africa’s renewable energy journey. Alongside its members - Reatile, AIIM, ACED, Sasol, and Rand Merchant Bank – it has witnessed the successful delivery of wind electrons from the...

Public warned about social media housing scams

The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) warns the public to be vigilant of relentless housing scams on social media platforms. Scammers falsely claim to be department employees and offer assistance with government-subsidised housing applications, targeting...

Applications open for the Orange Corners Designs programme 2025

Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg are invited to elevate their businesses with the launch of the Orange Corners Designs (OCD) programme 2025. The programme, which focuses on empowering entrepreneurs with innovative solutions is now accepting applications for its...

Intel, AMD bring industry together to safeguard the future of x86

Intel and AMD have created an x86 ecosystem advisory group that brings together technology leaders to shape the future of the world’s most widely used computing architecture - x86. The group will focus on identifying new ways to expand the x86 ecosystem by enabling...

Third-party risk makes SA businesses vulnerable

Third-party risk must be better managed to reduce a range of risks facing South African organisations. This emerged during a recent webinar hosted by the Cybersecurity Special Interest Group (SIGCyber) of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...

People with ‘blind imagination’ have poor sound response too

People with aphantasia - individuals who report experiencing no visual imagery at all - also showed reduced activation of the brain’s visual cortex in response to sounds, according to a new study. The research - led by the University of Glasgow and published in...

4% growth for global smartphone market

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 4% year over year to 316,1-million units in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24). This marks the fifth consecutive...

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The realm of cloud computing has undergone rapid evolution in recent years, with companies shifting from traditional infrastructure setups to more advanced cloud-based solutions. However, there remains a common misconception that merely moving virtual machines to a...

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In today's fast-changing industrial landscape, integrating cutting-edge technologies is crucial for competitiveness and efficiency of businesses. According to Andrew Crackett, MD of industrial robot manufacturer Yaskawa Southern Africa, these advancements help to make...

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In today's digital landscape, where businesses rely heavily on technology for their operations, cyberattacks have become an ever-increasing threat. By Saurabh Prasad, senior solution architect at In2IT Technologies As an IT professional with a keen eye on the...

Commvault expands AWS relationship

Commvault has expanded its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) by joining the AWS Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Workload Migration Program (WMP) and attaining multiple AWS Service Ready Program designations. As part of the AWS Service Ready Program,...

Cisco, Nutanix forge global strategic partnership

Cisco and Nutanix have announced a global strategic partnership to accelerate hybrid multicloud deployments by offering a hyperconverged solution for IT modernisation and business transformation. IT organisations continue to face significant operational hurdles and...

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