As gold smashes $5k, speculation about $6k mounts
Gold has soared past $5 000 for the first time, and could hit $6 000 by the end of the year as the current situation stands. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says the metal’s explosive rise signals a profound shift in how global...
SA poised for recovery as purchasing power improves
South Africa’s economy is expected to expand by 1,2% in 2026, with growth momentum expected to strengthen thanks to resilient consumer demand and infrastructure investment. This is according to the Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Mastercard Economics Institute...
Slight uptick for Purchasing Managers’ Index
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 2.7 points to 52.2 points in September 2025 and returned to expansionary territory for the second time in 2025. Encouragingly, the average PMI for 2025Q3 rose to 50.8 points compared to 45.4...
NTT Data acquires EXAH
NTT Data has acquired EXAH, a Salesforce consulting partner and AI implementation specialist. Salesforce plays a key role in NTT Data’s growth strategy, providing a unified view of customer data that enables personalized experiences and efficient service delivery....
AGOA uncertainty exposes fragility of trade flows
A resilient financial infrastructure for emerging markets is of fundamental importance, especially as the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) remains in doubt, and the impact of tariffs. This is according to James Booth, head of revenue...
CEO for new transmission company appointed
Monde Bala, formerly appointed as interim-CEO of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), has been confirmed in the role. Bala has served as group executive for Eskom Distribution since 2019, following a 27-year career at Eskom in various leadership...
New CEO for Microsoft SA
Microsoft has announced that Vukani Mngxati has been appointed as CEO of Microsoft South Africa, effective 1 October 2025. Mngxati has more than 25 years of experience in enterprise modernisation and strategic innovation, having held several leadership positions at...
Hubble captures puzzling galaxy
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy that’s hard to categorise. The galaxy in question is NGC 2775, which lies 67-million light-years away in the constellation Cancer (the Crab). NGC 2775 sports a smooth, featureless centre that is devoid of...
Long-awaited liquidity looms for local tech venture capitalists
Investment analysts Endeavor South Africa has highlighted fintech acquisitions worth billions and rising exit momentum across Africa as a proof point for a maturing ecosystem. The company says a string of high-profile exits in South Africa’s tech and fintech sectors...
Accelerate productivity with AI-powered ‘nudgetech’
HR organisations are under mounting pressure to increase productivity as leaders double-down on generative AI (GenAI) investments – however, productivity gains remain elusive. LJ Justice, research director in the Gartner HR practice, looks at understanding the...
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Epson evolves Heat-Free Line Inkjet printing
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Peach Payments acquires Operativa
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SA business attracts clients in 46 countries
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Xero Beautiful Business Fund is open for entries
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Exclusive Networks certifies as Infoblox Diamond-level distributor
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NetScout expands IT observability at the edge
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Mimecast debuts Human Risk Management platform
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Absa enhances digitally-powered financial solutions in Africa
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Standardisation helps to bullet-proof OT security
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