US, Taiwan sign new semiconductor deal
The US has reduced tariffs on Taiwan-made semiconductors, and Taiwan has promised to bring more chip manufacturing to the US. The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US yesterday (15 January 2026) signed a...
How the news is trickling out of Iran
With the Internet shut down in Iran, you might wonder how we know as much as we do about what is happening in the country. It is now emerging that digital activists have long prepared for this day by smuggling in Starlink satellite Internet terminals that are being...
WeThinkCode_ partners with South Cape TVET College
In an effort to scale access to software engineering education for underserved communities, WeThinkCode_ has partnered with South Cape TVET College to support a cohort of 30 students at the Hessequa Campus in Riversdale. The initiative is backed by the DG Murray Trust...
Liquid launches Business Internet Access in SA
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the launch of its Business Internet Access (BIA) service in South Africa. Designed to meet the demands of modern businesses of all sizes, BIA is a connectivity solution engineered to provide cost-effective Internet access...
AFSUG welcomes new board members
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced the appointment of four new directors. They are: Kammy Sing, chief operating officer of Discovery; Nthabiseng Thupana, senior manager: ERP at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS); Sne Dlamini, group...
Management changes at Boston IT Solutions
Chris Coetzee has stepped down as business director at Boston IT Solutions South Africa. Commercial manager Matt Parfitt has been appointed to oversee the operations of Boston IT Solutions South Africa in the interim. Coetzee has taken up the position of MD at...
How Africa can seize the AI advantage
Kathy Gibson reports – Realising the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for Africa requires commitment and hard work. This is the word from Kabelo Makwane, country manager of Google South Africa, addressing delegates to the Google AI in Action event taking...
Subglacial flood bursts through Greenland ice sheet
Using data from several Earth-observing satellites, including ESA’s CryoSat and the Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 missions, scientists have discovered that a huge flood beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet surged upwards with such force that it fractured the ice...
How SA is responding to 30% US tariffs
Last week’s announcement that the US will levy 30% tariffs on South African imports has thrown markets, and the rand into turmoil. The Department of Trade and Industry (dti), together with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, yesterday outlined...
SA’s transport system found to deepen inequality
A comprehensive new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has revealed that despite significant investments in public transport, South Africa’s transport system remains unjust – and its burdens fall heaviest on black communities, especially black...
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Innovation, competition fueling disruption in trade credit insurance
South Africa's trade credit insurance offerings have largely retained their European roots making them less than ideal for the local market, says Gareth Joubert, MD at Hollard Trade Credit. "We have a matured trade credit insurance market, but the product is still on...
Mustek adds IBM to security portfolio
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Frogfoot goes on the acquisition trail
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Trends shaping financial inclusion in insurance
South Africa stands as one of the most unequal societies in the world - underscoring the critical importance of financial inclusion in the nation's progress, writes Vis Govender, co-founder of Everything Insure and CEO of FirstEquity Group. Beyond growth and...
Dealing with SA’s neglected human capital potential
South Africa finds itself amidst a complex web of social, economic, and environmental crises, writes Bonga Ntuli, executive board member and director of strategy and digital services at Royal HaskoningDHV Southern Africa. While some strides have been made toward...
The power of regular ERP updates for manufacturers
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A unified approach to compliance, risk, and culture
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The hidden costs of meaningless meetings
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Embedded payments drive better online retail customer experiences?
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Teaching digital resilience to the next generation
Protecting children and teens from online risk requires more than just cybersecurity solutions. It demands careful monitoring and ongoing education to help kids navigate the online minefield safely. According to Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director for Southern...
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