Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates
Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...
AI, data centres, memflation to drive chip growth over $1,3-trillion
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to exceed $1,3-trillion in 2026, exhibiting the highest growth in the last two decades, according to Gartner. “Amid high demand for AI processing, data centre networking and power, and memory price inflation (memflation), the...
Influence the next frontier in gender parity
While global progress on gender equality in business leadership has stalled, South Africa is moving in the opposite direction – but although the country has largely solved representation, there’s a new gap emerging: influence. The latest SNG Grant Thornton Women in...
Governments keen on AI for routine decision-making
At least 80% of governments will deploy AI agents to automate routine decision-making, enhancing efficiency and service delivery by 2028, according to Gartner. “Government CIOs are under growing pressure to embed AI into decision-making capabilities rapidly and...
Manufacturing resilient despite financial strain
South Africa’s manufacturing industry has long been a cornerstone of the country’s economy and despite its decline over the last few years it is still providing significant employment and supporting business activity. However, the sector now faces a critical juncture,...
SA biotech makes critical molecule for lab-grown meat
A local biotechnology firm says it will produce a key molecule used internationally to grow meat products more sustainably following the successful industrial scale‑up of the molecule’s production process in CSIR bioreactors. Immobazyme, a South African start-up,...
Digital anxiety climbs as workers stay online after hours
A new Kaspersky survey undertaken in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region reveals that digital anxiety is becoming a defining feature of modern work culture, as employees don’t disconnect even during their free time and vacations. According to the...
Bitcoin, gold tipped for significant gains
Bitcoin and gold are currently sending different signals as both build a case for gains, predicts Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His bullish predictions come as Bitcoin trades around $74 000 to $75 000 - near recent highs - while gold holds close to $5 000 an ounce...
Consumers start questioning GenAI in marketing
Half of US consumers (50%) say they would prefer to give their business to brands that do not use GenAI, according to a new survey by Gartner. In this survey, “brands that use GenAI” refers to brands incorporating GenAI in consumer-facing messages, advertising, and...
Home Affairs rolls out MEETS visa scheme
The Department of Home Affairs has launched the new Meetings, Exhibitions, Events and Tourism Scheme (MEETS), a visa reform designed to boost South Africa as a global destination for international conferences, exhibitions, sporting tournaments and major cultural and...
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Samsung debuts Galaxy Book6
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Westcon-Comstor strengthens partnership with Nokia
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How higher ed is tackling cyber threats
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SIM fraud is not just a telecom issue
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Unlock stronger security with continuous Attack Surface Management
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Key technology trends affecting the security sector in 2026
It came as a surprise that this is the 10th time that we’ve looked at the technology trends that we think will affect the security sector in the coming year. By Johan Paulsson, chief technology officer at Axis Communications; Matt Thulin, director of AI and analytics...
How bank accounts expose payroll fraud
Payroll fraud creates considerable losses for South African companies and taxpayers. The Public Servant Association revealed that ghost employees are costing the public purse nearly R4-billion. The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals estimated that payroll...
Companies rise or fall on how well they renew their leaders
Leadership renewal has become one of the defining governance issues of this decade. By Thabiso Legoete and Veronique Parkin, partners at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa and members of the Global CEO & Board of Directors Practice In a climate defined by...
Unlocking the next frontier of logistics
The logistics sector is entering a defining era where digitalisation is essential for survival, not just a competitive edge. By CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa at In2IT Technologies As global supply chains grow more complex, unpredictable, and...
Hybrid, human, high-tech: The new blueprint for higher education
What if the future of tertiary education is no longer defined by campuses, lectures, and traditional qualifications - but by how quickly institutions can reinvent learning itself. With global education spending expected to exceed $10 trillion in the next decade, the...
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