Google unveils new African investments
Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg - As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every level of the economy, we need to guard against letting the digital divide extend to becoming the AI divide. That’s the word from James Manyika, senior...
Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability
South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...
The new reality of enterprise security: scaling resilience amid complexity
Large enterprises face a cybersecurity mismatch: rising AI-powered attacks and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) outpace understaffed teams. Fragmented tools create visibility gaps and alert fatigue. To build resilience, organisations should consolidate platforms,...
Study uncovers hidden human cost of online gambling
Nearly three quarters (72%) of South African online gamblers describe themselves as being in control of their gambling – but a new study indicates that the reality might be very different. A national study by Yazi reveals a more troubling reality beneath the...
Entry-level jobs for school-leavers
This Youth Month, online recruitment platform Pnet has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for June 2026, featuring a closer look at the top entry-level job opportunities in South Africa. Based on vacancies posted across the company’s platforms, this special...
SA again failing its women … now with breast cancer care
A new study by the Department of Surgery at UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South Africa - including critical shortages of surgical services, specialist staff, and diagnostic capacity which deny many...
Veeam streamlines African distribution
Kathy Gibson reports from the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2026 – Veeam has finalised the consolidation of its distribution landscape in Africa. As part of this updated model, Veeam has onboarded Mitsumi Distribution as a new distributor for East and West Africa, while...
SA’s Saucecode garners global awards
South African company Saucecode has been gathering global awards for its home-grown Roboteur automation platform, which is deployed in enterprises as varied as Nedbank, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Cine Centre. CIOReview Magazine Europe recently awarded Saucecode...
Valued at $1,77trn, SpaceX goes public
Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) will start trading today on the today (12 June 2026) Nasdaq Global Select Market and Nasdaq Texas. The company has confirmed the pricing of its initial public offering of 555 555 555 shares of its Class A common...
2026 Model Awards recognise tech excellence in financial services
Global advisory firm Celent has named the financial institutions demonstrating excellence in technology use across banking, buy side/sell side, insurance, risk management, and wealth management. Through the 2026 Model Awards, Celent analysts have identified real-world...
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LG launches premium same-time delivery, installation service in Gauteng
LG Electronics South Africa is launching its new premium Delivery and Installation Service, currently available in select areas of Gauteng. A defining feature of this service is LG’s move to manage the entire workflow internally. From transportation to final setup,...
Intel to repurchase equity interest in Ireland fab
Intel and Apollo have announced a definitive agreement for Intel to repurchase the 49% equity interest in the joint venture related to Intel’s Fab 34 in Ireland not held by Intel for $14,2-billion. In 2024, Apollo-managed funds and affiliates led an $11,2-billion...
With salaries, it’s not about the number, it’s about the delivery
For most candidates, the salary question feels like the riskiest moment in an interview: tense, awkward, and full of second-guessing. Many approach it defensively, often lowballing out of fear, or naming an overly-ambitious figure without foundation. But understanding...
AI is not expensive. Uncontrolled AI is
There is a pattern I keep seeing in boardrooms and project meetings. The question is framed as, “How much will AI cost us?” The better question is, “What will happen if we do not control how we use it?” By Karl Fischer, chief technology officer of Obsidian Systems AI...
Can automated vehicles be accountable for violations?
Many forward-thinking individuals propose that autonomous vehicles will improve road safety as problematic driver behaviour, which contributes to 90% plus crashes, will be eliminated. A recent incident may cause some to doubt this, however. A seemingly routine traffic...
Residential demand management could reshape SA’s energy system
As South Africa navigates ongoing energy constraints and rising electricity costs, attention is increasingly turning to a less visible but significant contributor to electricity demand – residential water heating. “Electric geysers are the largest energy loads on...
Trust is what will make or break AI voice agents
South African businesses are showing real interest in AI voice agents, and for good reason. By Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream The technology has come a long way and can now respond quickly, hold more natural conversations and create a better, locally relevant...
Uganda and Tanzania’s infrastructure boom requires a sound digital backbone
Uganda and Tanzania are entering a major phase of infrastructure-led growth. Both countries are undergoing large-scale investments in transport networks, industrial zones, and urban development. By Josiah Habwe, GM for Tanzania and Uganda at Schneider Electric In...
How the digital citizen is reshaping service expectations
The majority of the country is now living, communicating, and problem-solving online, says Gugu Nyanda, who leads the Health and Public Service business at Accenture South Africa. Here, she shares insights into what this shift means for how institutions deliver...
Smollan Technologies brings together seven specialist companies
Smollan has announced the launch of Smollan Technologies — a unified data and technology entity formed by bringing together seven specialist technology companies under a single brand and operating model. Smollan Technologies has united Argility, DataOrbis, Cquential,...
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