Despite challenges, manufacturing sentiment is up
While the manufacturing sector remains under significant pressure, improved sentiment may signal a glimmer of hope for the future. According to the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey, business confidence rose by 16 index points from the third quarter to 39 points. While...
African banking is at a crossroads
A new report, Next-gen Banking Innovations: AI, Cybersecurity & Segment-based Banking, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity are central to the digital transformation strategies of African banks, enabling them to achieve...
iStore celebrates 20 years in SA
This year marks two decades that iStore, South Africa’s dedicated Apple Premium Partner, has been operating in South Africa. “At iStore, we believe that technology should do more than function, that it should enrich lives. For 20 years, our purpose has been to make...
Tax season is open season for scammers
While the tax filing season is a time of economic alignment and fiscal responsibility, it is also a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. With SARS introducing pre-assessments to simplify submissions for taxpayers, fraudsters and...
Network security spend set to double
The worldwide network security spend - including firewall, SSE, traditional SWG appliance, WAF, and ADC segments - is projected to be on a steady upswing through 2029, according to Dell’Oro Group. Total network security revenue spanning physical appliances, software,...
Multi-vendor security adds to experts’ angst
The majority of companies (78%) surveyed in South Africa and in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region rely on multi-vendor ecosystems - despite such fragmented security solutions leading to operational and financial strains, according to research from...
MTN issues trading statement
The MTN Group has issued a trading statement for the half year ended 30 June 2025, as it expects to report robust performance driven by strong commercial execution, disciplined capital allocation and improved macro conditions. Inflation and foreign exchange (forex)...
Google boosts African AI research
The University of Pretoria (UP) has received a $1-million donation from Google to support the African Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AfriDSAI) - a transdisciplinary research institute hosted within UP and led by Prof Vukosi Marivate, the Absa...
These are the AI trends for 2025 and beyond
AI agents and AI-ready data are the two fastest advancing technologies on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, according to Gartner. These technologies are experiencing heightened interest this year, accompanied by ambitious projections and...
AI adds complexity to the cybersecurity landscape
The cybersecurity landscape is becoming more complex as artificial intelligence (AI) both empowers defenders and enables sophisticated criminal enterprises. Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report, drawing from a synthesis of over 75-trillion daily security signals...
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Bring smart city technology to your business
The concept of smart cities has become more prevalent over the last decade as more cities around the world adopt the Internet of Things (IoT) to increase operational efficiency, share information and improve both infrastructure and the safety and quality of life of...
Are EV charge points a cybersecurity risk?
The growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) will increase the number of EV charging stations, making it essential not to underestimate the importance of cybersecurity. William Petherbridge, systems engineering manager for Southern Africa at Fortinet, emphasises...
Your factory roof could soon power your delivery vehicles
South African businesses' large solar installations to overcome load shedding could fuel their road fleets in future. This is according to Justin Coetzee, CEO of GoMetro, who says: "South Africa's installed solar PV capacity increased 349% between March 2022 and June...
Synergy of cloud services and AI advancement key for future development
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across industries, reshaping the way we approach complex problems and unlocking new possibilities. At the heart of this revolution lies the seamless integration of cloud services, playing a pivotal...
Emerging financial services opportunities for African telcos
The growing role of telco Africa remains a hotbed of mobile innovation. Telco operators across the continent are stepping in to fill gaps left by lower levels of development in key areas, including banking and financial services. By Robert van Breukelen, chief...
The role of technology in mining safety and environmental protection
Modern mining practices routinely integrate technology into workflows to improve operational efficiencies, write Kate Collier and Garyn Rapson, partners at Webber Wentzel. While competitiveness is a compelling reason for innovation, technology development and the use...
Everything.Insure debuts digital commercial insurance marketplace
Everything.Insure has become what it believes to be the world's first platform to offer a commercial insurance marketplace online, enabling businesses to obtain multiple quotes within minutes and streamlining the process of getting cover. The digital platform caters...
iKhokha surpasses R2bn in working capital disbursements to SMEs
iKhokha, the KZN-based fintech that recently picked up the MTN Financial App of the Year Award, has disbursed more than R2-billion in working capital to its SME customer base, in partnership with Retail Capital, now a division of TymeBank. "In a tough South African...
CMC Networks Partners with Cerba Lancet Africa
CMC Networks has partnered with Cerba Lancet Africa, the leading force in local clinical pathology and medical diagnosis in Africa, to boost healthcare across the continent. The partnership supports digital health innovation with a combination of solutions spanning...
Energy storage vital for African economic development
During the Solar Power Africa conference, which took place in Cape Town this week, one of the overarching themes was the role solar storage solutions have to play in driving economic development across Africa. In a sub-forum at the event, Huawei underlined the growing...
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