SARS auto-assessments could land you with penalties
With over 5,8-million South Africans auto-assessed by SARS in July alone, tax experts are warning that many taxpayers may have unknowingly accepted incomplete or incorrect tax returns, potentially putting themselves at risk of penalties, refund reversals, or future...
Virtual card adoption by women surges almost 100%
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YouTube to celebrate 20 years with South Africa
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, YouTube has grown from a simple 19-second video into a platform that allowed over 20-billion videos to be uploaded and now features myriads of videos, music clips, shorts, and podcasts giving voice to diverse content creators and...
Juno mission peeks under the surface of Jupiter and Io
NASA’s Juno mission has gathered new findings after peering below Jupiter’s cloud-covered atmosphere and the surface of its fiery moon, Io. Not only has the data helped develop a new model to better understand the fast-moving jet stream that encircles Jupiter’s...
Cape Town home to Africa’s first dedicated creative-tech hub
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa has partnered with UVU Accelerate to lead the ecosystem development for Africa’s first dedicated creative-tech hub. The Timbuktoo Creative Hub project will be launched in Cape Town, marking a significant...
Staggering number of leaked accounts in SA
Surfshark’s global data breach analysis ranks South Africa as the 27th most breached country in Q1 2025, with a substantial 205 900 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 68,3-million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 25% of all...
Bitcoin mining profits sink by $900m
The crypto market slowdown hit miners hard, with plunging Bitcoin prices, lowering network activity, and cutting transaction fees erasing hundreds of millions of dollars from their rewards. According to data from CryptoPresales.com, Bitcoin miners earned $3,86-billion...
Steady growth forecast for operational technologies
The global operational technology (OT) market is expected to reach $364,74-billion by 2030 - a CAGR of 9,6% from 2025 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increased demand for operational technologies (OT) security solutions arises from the...
National Internet governance forum gets underway in Durban
The .za Domain Name Authority (.zadna), in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and the South African Internet Governance multistakeholder committee, will host the 2025 South African Internet Governance Forum (ZAIGF) today...
Local vehicle sales maintain momentum
South Africa’s automotive sector maintained its growth momentum with retail vehicle sales reaching the 42,401-unit mark in April 2025 - an increase of 11,9% over the same period in 2024 - according to the latest report from naamsa | the Automotive Business Council....
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Key technology predictions for 2024
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Navigating the AI-driven future of the cloud
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Trends that will influence data
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Unveiling the dark side of technology in the workplace
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What to expect from the cybersecurity landscape in 2024
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Could automating debt conversations help businesses bolster their bottom lines?
There is no escaping the fact that South Africa has a severe and deep-seated debt problem. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva The average household spent nearly 62% of its income on servicing debt in 2022. While that's slightly down from the 66,1% they spent in...
AI readiness, adoption, integration key for 2024
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Protect your business from power outages
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2024 trends for African telcos
Africa's vibrant telco sector is set for a bumper year in 2024 as it expands operations and broadens service offerings to meet the needs of an increasingly digital-savvy customer base. By Louis Avenant, senior project manager at Itemate Solutions Industry projections...
Business communication trends for 2024
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