Global AI spend could pass $2,5trn in 2026
Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,52-trillion in 2026, a 44% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. "AI adoption is fundamentally shaped by the readiness of both human capital and organisational processes, not merely by financial investment,”...
These trends are shaping global trade in 2026
Slower growth, rising protectionism and structural shifts in value chains, services and regulation are redefining trade flows, creating new risks and opportunities. Global trade had a record year in 2025, with preliminary data pointing to a 7% increase to exceed $35...
Global regulators endorse blueprint for future digital ecosystems
At the Global Symposium for Regulators this week in Riyadh, telecommunications regulators from around the world have endorsed guidelines to help them build digital ecosystems for essential national services like healthcare, education, and finance. The GSR-25 Best...
Salt Typhoon exposes millions of users’ details
It’s believed that information on every US citizen, and millions of others around the world, have been exposed in a long-standing nation-state attack. The National Security Agency (NSA) and other US and foreign organisations have released a joint Cybersecurity...
Draft tax bill hides a ‘stealth tax’ in unit trust investments
For millions of South Africans, a unit trust or a portfolio of a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) is one of the pillars of their financial future, serving as a vehicle for retirement savings, children's education funds, and long-term wealth creation. By Joon Chong,...
Smarter school admissions platform unveiled
The upgraded Online Admissions platform for the 2026 school year, developed by Vodacom Business with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), has proved to be smarter and simpler, providing a more transparent admissions experience for both parents and department...
South Africans not confident about GNU directions
South Africans remain deeply pessimistic about their country's direction, with 80% saying South Africa is on the wrong track according to Ipsos' latest "What Worries the World1" study. This represents a return to pre-election pessimism levels, despite an initial surge...
Self-service, live chat to dominate in customer service
Technologies that support digital-first service will overtake traditional channels such as phone and email as the most valuable technologies for customer service and support leaders in the next two years, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and...
Truecaller adds info about call intent
Truecaller has added a new feature to its caller identity service: it can now tell users not only who is calling, but the intent behind the call. Using artificial intelligence (AI), Truecaller can now provide contextual insights on incoming calls. It also includes...
Paratus launches first private mobile network in Namibia
Pan-African telco Paratus has launched its first private mobile network in Namibia with LTE and 5G technologies – the culmination, it says, of two decades of investment in the country and fighting off the challenges of dominant state-owned competitors. The company...
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Beyond diamonds: SA mines for digital riches
South Africa's sluggish economic growth is set for a shot in the arm with the digital economy poised to be a major driver. This is according to Christopher Kistasamy, CEO of MakwaIT Technologies, who writes that the sector contributes up to 19% of GDP and is the...
Africa’s retail infrastructure transformation an evolution and revolution
In the dynamic and ever-changing retail landscape, ongoing transformation is a strategic necessity to cater to the primary reality that 'the customer is king' - retailers must be adaptive to change in order to meet new customer demands. By Henry Myburgh, strategic key...
Fibre networks tackle technical, logistical hurdles
The number of fibre connections in South Africa has risen by an incredible 4 200% according to data released by MJL Communications. This is clear evidence that fibre connectivity is a critical piece in solving some of the country's most pressing challenges, from...
Commvault acquires Appranix
Commvault has announced the acquisition of Appranix, a cloud cyber resilience company. According to Statista, the average downtime after a ransomware attack is 24 days. Commvault is helping customers reduce downtime by recovering data rapidly via automation and...
Westcon-Comstor in new collaboration with Check Point Software
Westcon-Comstor has announced an expansion of its partnership with Check Point Software Technologies, to equip channel partners with a simplified route to transacting Check Point products in AWS Marketplace. The announcement comes after Westcon-Comstor was named EMEA...
BDO in strategic partnership with SysAid
Accounting and auditor firm BDO South Africa has partnered with IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions provider SysAid, to bring SysAid Copilot to it customers. "BDO has a firm focus to invest in capabilities that enhance productivity and optimise operating...
How GenAI could shape the future of work in SA
It's no secret that generative AI has the potential to revolutionise life as we know it. From being adopted by people to automate mundane tasks, to solving complex problems in a fraction of the time, it could make a big difference to how people interact with the...
Paratus Express Route from Johannesburg to Europe goes live
Paratus Group has launched what it believes to be the fastest fibre express route from Johannesburg to Europe. Using Infinera FlexILS and GX Series DWDM equipment, latency on the new route is just 123 milliseconds and the Infinera equipment can support wavelengths of...
MTN MoMo expands remittance services to 25 new wallet corridors
MTN MoMo, MTN's mobile money app, has significantly expanded its international remittances capabilities with the launch of 25 new wallet corridors across 10 new countries . With this expansion, MoMo users can now send money to over 200-million wallets operated by 39...
Seacom launches LEO satellite service for enterprise clients
Seacom has launched its new low earth orbit (LEO) satellite service for enterprise clients, complementing existing terrestrial broadband infrastructure and technologies. The launch comes after a two-year process of consultation with industry partners. During that...
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