Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

New gambling craze puts crypto credibility at risk

Five-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as ultra-short-term cryptocurrency wagers surge in...

Nvidia helps Hyundai accelerate next-gen autonomous driving

Nvidia has announced an expanded collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation to advance next-generation autonomous driving technologies built on the Nvidia Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle development platform. The collaboration brings together...

Digital inclusion fund aims to power Africa’s digital transformation

Kathy Gibson reports - The B20 South Africa Digital Transformation Task Force has set up a new digital inclusion fund, harnessing more than $100-million to support early stage entrepreneurs seeking to bridge Africa’s digital divide. Shalini Khemla CBE, founder and CEO...

Enterprises look to TrustOps and countering disinformation

By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services and TrustOps strategies, up from less than 5% today, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors Andrew Frank, distinguished vice-president...

IATA calls for better safety as 5G/6G use grows

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionics...

Business leaders seek closer Africa-Europe ties

The 12th annual CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa brought together more than 150 leading CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders on 20 to 21 November 2025 to address Africa’s central role in the global future, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Organised by The...

GenAI blind spots CIOs need to address

Gartner has identified critical blind spots stemming from overlooked risks and unintended consequences of generative AI (GenAI) adoption – and warned that CIOs must proactively address these hidden challenges to ensure GenAI value realisation and avoid AI project...

Stay alert amid wave of fake investment platforms

Kaspersky has issued a warning to South African users about a wave of fake investment platforms that exploit the popularity of online trading and digital investment services. Since 2024, Kaspersky solutions have blocked more than 27 000 phishing scams imitating...

Young graduate builds hiring engine

As South Africa marks Entrepreneurship Month, celebrating innovators who are reshaping the country’s economic landscape, Nhlanhla Mabena is proving what’s possible when technology meets purpose. The 25-year-old Information Technology (Hons) graduate from Richfield has...

Maker Economy could break SA’s youth deadlock

Almost half of South Africa’s young people remain shut out of work and education, despite ongoing efforts to reverse the trend. New Q3 2025 data by Statistics South Africa puts the not in employment, education, or training (NEET) rate for 15-34-year-olds at 42,7% –...

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Top tips for cyber-secure travel

As the weather warms up, many South Africans are planning their summer holidays. Whether with family, friends, or solo – a long weekend getaway, staycation, workation, or long-haul adventure - the summer season provides a welcome break for those wanting to shift...

A new global financial system could be closer than we think  

Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is proving to be a transformative way to significantly improve the resilience of societies, drive economic growth, and enhance quality of life. Now, a new vision for an interconnected global financial system based on Open Payments...

Trauma and triggers between nine and five

The past few years have seen a massive turnaround in the awareness of mental health conditions and how they affect us in the workplace. Phrases like trigger warning, PTSD, and workplace toxicity are becoming commonplace and a wider acceptance of the importance of...

Create customer-obsessed experiences in B2B

The concept of customer experience (CX) has shifted from customer-centricity to customer obsession, making it much more comprehensive and immersive than ever before. Where customer-centricity sets its sights on understanding and meeting customer needs, customer...

What you need to know about SARS’ increased online duties

The clothing and textile industry has faced widescale criticism for controversial Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. South African consumers may imagine themselves to be far from the hub of these issues, but we are all participants in the global...

How aspiring tech wizards should write their CV

Hey there, all you tech enthusiasts and future IT stars: are you ready to navigate the complex world of crafting that perfect CV? In today's digital marketplace, your curriculum vitae (CV) is your golden ticket to unlocking IT opportunities, writes Shani van Eck,...

Certifications par for the course in the remote job market

As the world's most powerful economies grapple with an ageing population and shrinking workforce, the spotlight is increasingly turning to Africa, poised to become an engine of global growth with its youthful, vibrant workforce. By George Asamani, MD of the Project...

How AI can boost your data backups

In the event of a data emergency – say, a cyberattack or a natural disaster shutting down a data centre – no organisation wants to worry about whether they have secure, up-to-date backups, and whether they can be easily recovered. By Graham Brown, country manager for...

How to enshrine public safety in SA

With public safety being a key component of any thriving economy and stable civil society, governments and agencies can take a wholesale approach and leverage smart technologies where possible. That said, with that approach comes obligations towards citizen privacy,...

Who’s leading the cultural reset?

In the corporate jungle, there’s one beast that everyone’s trying to tame - company culture. It’s that elusive, invisible force that drives everything from employee engagement to bottom-line profits, writes Craig Raath, master reward specialist (SARA) and executive...

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