Memory prices and conflict stymie MEA smartphone shipments
Mobile shipments in the Middle East and Africa declined 7% YoY in the first quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint’s Market Monitor, marking the region’s first quarter of decline after a strong 2025. The decline was due to increasing prices from the memory crisis,...
Divergence of global growth now a key FX market driver
Currency movements are increasingly being influenced not only by interest rate expectations, but also by the relative pace of economic growth across leading economies, according to new research from JustMarkets. With the US expanding faster than the Eurozone, the UK...
Platforms drive Altron profitability
Altron has reported a R1,2-billion operating profit for the year 28 February 2026, drive by its Platform segment. Overall the group had a 12,6% operating profit margin. It reported EBIDTA of R2-billion, with a 20,8% EBIDTA margin and R816-millionnet profit after tax....
AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected
Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...
Future-proofing Africa’s workforce through AI skills
On Africa Day (25 May 2026), conversations about the continent’s future are increasingly centred on one defining force: AI. From financial services and healthcare to education, agriculture and retail, AI is rapidly reshaping how businesses operate, how economies grow...
Moving Africa forward by reshaping mobility
As Africa Day (today, 25 May) shines a spotlight on the continent’s growth and future potential, one issue is increasingly shaping the trajectory of its cities - mobility. In rapidly expanding cities such as Johannesburg, Lagos and Nairobi, rising congestion, costs...
How South Africans shop online
In conjunction with its15th birthday and current "Thanksalot Sale", Takealot has given some insights into its 5-million shoppers and the hundreds of millions of interactions they have with the ecommerce platform as they shop online. "Fifteen years ago, we set out to...
EVs reach a global tipping point
We have reached an undeniable tipping point when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), with the International Energy Agency (IEA) stating that 30% of all new cars sold globally this year will be electric. In its Global Electric Vehicle Outlook 2026, the agency says...
Crypto clarification shifts debate from ownership to practical regulation
National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) updated statement on the Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations has moved South Africa’s crypto regulation debate into a more practical phase, says Bitexen CEO, Mark Diuga. Extending the public comment...
Young scientists showcase research in Türkiye
South African young scientists researching rocket propulsion systems, climate-related fisheries conservation, and advanced mathematical modelling are set to represent the country at the 1923 International Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) in İzmir,...
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Cost discipline a strategic priority in rightsizing the cloud
As cloud adoption matures across Africa, organisations are discovering that simply migrating workloads is not enough to guarantee efficiency. Without ongoing optimisation and cost management, cloud environments can quickly become oversized and unnecessarily expensive....
The digital citizen is reshaping service expectations
The majority of the country is now living, communicating, and problem-solving online, writes Gugu Nyanda, who leads the Health and Public Service business at Accenture South Africa. She shares insights into what this shift means for how institutions deliver services....
Cyber threats facing every business traveller
Cybercrime shows no sign of slowing in 2026, with attacks not only increasing in volume, but also in sophistication as criminals use AI to make their attacks harder to detect -- and easier to fall for. It's a reality for everyone, but business travel creates a perfect...
As it turns three, PayShap unlocks SA’s potential
Unemployment is down, business confidence is robust, and millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are powering sustainable growth. South Africa finally looks like a country realising its true potential, writes Cheslyn Jacobs, CEO of GoTyme Bank. At the...
Integrated agritech enables modern, resilient nursery operations
Imagine a commercial nursery reducing fertiliser use by 75% while improving growth rates and enabling remote management. Across Africa, nurseries and commercial growers face rising input costs, unreliable power and water supply, climate volatility, and skills...
AI can plan & book the trip but only 1 in 10 trust it to …
Everyone is talking about AI, but new data reveals a trust gap: only 10% of business travel buyers actually trust it with their bookings. If you’ve attended a conference or scrolled LinkedIn, the robot revolution sounds imminent. Agentic AI can plan your trip, book...
How much do data centres matter in your day-to-day life?
Behind every app, payment, and streaming moment in South Africa lies one of the most important and least understood places in the modern world: the data centre. By Christina Reddy, head of data centre operations at Amazon Web Services South Africa With International...
Early warning of baggage disruptions with predictive baggage analytics
Airlines, airports, and ground handlers can now identify baggage disruptions, such as missed connections, mishandled bags, or operational bottlenecks, earlier using predictive insights. SITA has launched SITA Bag Radar, a cloud-based baggage analytics solution that...
Technical Drafter / Estimator – Western Cape George
Location: George, Western Cape Position Overview An opportunity has become available within the company for an experienced and reliable Technical Drafter/Estimator.Main Duties and Responsibilities-Utilizes work orders, sketches, written and verbal instructions to...
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Participate in solution design and planning to ensure alignment with architectural standards, scalability, and best practices. Define clear objectives, identify risks early, and adapt approaches to deliver effective solutions. Communicate technical decisions and plans...
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