AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries
By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...
Real take-home pay falls to two-year low
South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power. This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly...
New cars sales still resilient
The new car buying trend has continued unabated into the new year, with January figures reflecting a 7,5% increase in total vehicle sales and passenger car volumes up 7,1%. “This is a welcome and encouraging sign for the local motor industry at a time when both the...
AI becomes more inclusive with African language foundations
Google and a consortium of African research institutions announced the launch of WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset designed to catalyse research and build more inclusive AI technologies. The dataset bridges a critical digital divide for over...
Gold bounce-back is brewing, says deVere CEO
The dramatic fall in gold prices has the hallmarks of a “leverage-driven break” rather than a collapse in underlying demand. The prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group comes as gold has experienced its sharpest price fall in more than a decade. It dropped...
RPA market to hit $35,84bn by 2033
The global robotic process automation market size is estimated to reach $35,84-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 29% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise in demand for lower operating costs is among the major accelerating...
Datatech acquires Maple Woods
Datatec’s subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of Maple Woods Enterprises, with effect from 2 February 2026. Maple Woods is a long-term security partner of Logicalis USA. Its flagship Overwatch offering is an advanced cybersecurity and compliance programme...
Gates Foundation CEO details a plan to reverse health declines
Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman released his 2026 Annual Letter, The Road to 2045, warning that the recent reversal in global health progress raises urgent moral choices and outlining a 20-year agenda to accelerate impact as the foundation works toward completing its...
At 140 years old, Mercedes-Benz unveils Nvidia-powered S-Class
Mercedes-Benz is marking 140 years of automotive innovation with a new S-Class built for the AI era, bringing together automotive safety and Nvidia’s advanced autonomous driving platform to enable a level 4-ready architecture designed for trust. The new S-Class with...
Portable consumer electronics in for 13% growth
The global portable consumer electronics market size is anticipated to reach $760,99-billion by 2033 and is anticipated to expand at a compointd annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,2% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Recent...
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SaaS and its role in streamlining payroll and HR
With digital permeating every aspect of business operations, the need for streamlined, efficient and scalable processes is more important than ever. This is where software-as-a-service (SaaS) can be game-changing. By Mathew Payne, CIO CRS Technologies However, even if...
Africa’s e-commerce boom a billion-dollar opportunity
By the end of 2025, nearly half the population of Africa will have engaged in buying goods and services online, compared to just 13% in 2017. This increase will be fueled by Africa's young and growing tech-savvy population - 70% of sub-Saharans are younger than 30 -...
A call for robust DDoS defence strategies
Within the constantly-fluid cybersecurity arena, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks present a formidable challenge. The staggering frequency and impacts of these attacks are often underestimated, yet they are a relentless threat, disrupting the very fabric...
Use solar to lower electricity bills
Residents of major metros across South Africa face above-inflation increases in municipal tariffs from 1 July 2024. The average increase for key industrial and urban electricity tariffs will be 13,29%. By Teresa Settas, marketing director of the One Energy Group Since...
Ukheshe rebrands to EFT Corporation
Ukheshe has announced its official rebranding to EFT Corporation. The rebranding follows Ukheshe's acquisition of EFT Corporation in January 2024, the first major milestone in both companies' shared vision of transforming financial services across the continent. The...
NEC attains Fortinet’s Engage Regional Partner Level
NEC has strengthened its strategic Fortinet relationship, achieving Regional Partner Level as part of Fortinet's Engage Partner Program. Fortinet's Engage partnership program helps partners to drive profitability and customer success using expansive industry-leading...
Vertiv’s partner programme helps TechExpress achieve African growth
An example of a partner programme making an impact is the flourishing relationship between Vertiv and TechExpress. The partnership was initially formed in June 2020 with Vertiv and TechExpress, the exclusive authorised provider of third-party solutions to the Dell...
How Vitality Global gamified fitness
Vitality Global, born out of the largest private health plan in South Africa, aims to help people across the globe to live longer, healthier lives. Enter gamified fitness on a grand scale. Vitality Global is a global organisation active in 41 markets. It impacts the...
How to choose the right employer of record
In today's globalised economy, international expansion has become a strategic imperative for ambitious businesses. Yet, this expansion brings with it a multitude of challenges, particularly when it comes to ensuring efficient and legally compliant payroll and HR...
Collaboration key to unlocking fintech’s potential for financial inclusion
The rise of financial technology (fintech) in Africa is not just a story of innovation; it's a narrative about empowerment and transformation. By Chipo Mushwana, executive of emerging innovation and payments at Nedbank As the continent continues to grapple with the...
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