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The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...
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IRBA and ISACA in digital auditing MoU
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) - South Africa Chapter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration between the two organisations. IRBA CEO Imre...
Men’s health has been ‘systematically neglected for decades’
Men across the world are dying younger and experiencing higher rates of illness than women - and it’s time for governments, global health agencies, and funders to act decisively. That’s the message from a new Bulletin of the World Health Organsisation article authored...
Robust July sales for SA’s used cars
The South African used car industry is growing from strength to strength - with the latest July 2025 numbers showing YoY and month-on-month growth, reflecting the continued trend of renewed consumer confidence and a resilient used vehicle market. The top five...
Giant radar antenna reflector in full bloom
Seventeen days after NISAR’s launch from southeastern India, an essential piece of science hardware has unfurled in orbit. Spanning 12 metres, the drum-shaped antenna reflector on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission from NASA and the...
The quest for quantum AI advantage
The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”, but in many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious: full of promise, but not fully understood. Still, the desire to profit from being first on the scene is...
Fintech industry poised for its next wave of disruption
Global fintech is entering a new era of maturity and momentum – it has finally emerged from a tough funding environment much stronger, more disciplined, and with greater growth prospects than ever. This is according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG)...
Salaries slide in July
The average nominal take-home pay declined somewhat in July 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the monthly salary movements of approximately 3,8-million South African salary earners. However, the latest salary...
US government to buy into Intel
The US government is poised to take a 10% equity stake in Intel. The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Softbank Group will invest a further $2-billion in the US chip-maker. Now, according to news reports, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the...
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Energy forecasting as a service could benefit utilities and the country
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South African businesses, like those from the rest of the world, are battling a crippling technology skills shortfall. The tragedy in this country is that it is happening against the backdrop of the highest unemployment rate in the world. Jessica Hawkey, MD of...
SolarWorld Africa strengthens partnership with Risen Energy
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Westcon-Comstor launches Tech ConneX platform
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Mesh.trade launches tokenised bond in Africa
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Datacentrix wins inaugural HP award
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Powerfleet secures secondary JSE listing
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