FNB braces for more than R3,3bn in Black Friday spend
FNB anticipates another strong day of spend on Black Friday this year, with continued growth expected in digital payments, online shopping and overall transactions expected to exceed R3,3-billion. Early signals across 2025 show consistent customer spending and...
How to use AI tools and navigate Black Friday safely
With Black Friday fast approaching, consumers are sure to be turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in increasing numbers. From personalised shopping agents to virtual try-ons, AI promises a smoother, more efficient path to the perfect purchase. The data is clear;...
xAI responds to Grok’s ‘white genocide’ remarks
xAI has updated the AI-powered Grok chatbot after it posted comments about white genocide in South Africa without citing research or sources. The company found that, on 14 May, an unauthorised modification was made to the Grok response bot’s prompt on X. “This change,...
IIoT market set to boom
The global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market size is estimated to reach $1 693,44-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 23,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is being driven by a significant focus on...
As telecoms and IT grow, so does the cybercrime threat
There is both good news and bad news for telecommunications and IT companies across Africa. The positive news, according to global management consulting firm McKinsey, is that the trends shaping mobile, wireless and broadband communications across the continent...
At 160, the ITU is still relevant
This year's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. This is the word from ITU secretary-general Doreen Bogdan-Martin, who released this statement on World...
Reflex signs up Nokia to expand broadband reach
Reflex will deploy Nokia’s Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernise and scale its network, enabling faster onboarding of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and delivering a better broadband experience for South African businesses and communities. Reflex...
Vodacom releases reviewed annual results
Vodacom’s group revenue for the year ended 31 March 2025 was R152,2-billion, up 1,1%. Group service revenue declined 0,1% in rands, but increased 11,2% on a normalised basis, above the group’s medium-term target; and financial services revenue increased 7,6% to...
Enterprise mobility management on growth trajectory
The global enterprise mobility management market size is estimated to reach $69,12-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 24,1% from 2025 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to the proliferation of...
Does Africa have the skills to benefit from AI?
Africa stands to reap substantial benefits from artificial intelligence (AI) – but only if organisations are able to skill up in time. This is among the findings from a new SAP report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African...
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Start the financial year digitally secure
With phishing, ransomware and other cyberattacks on the rise in South Africa, appropriately budgeting for cybersecurity is a must, as the benefits of having strong measures in place far outweigh the assumed expense of digital security, writes Steve Flynn, sales and...
Temporary employment services support the growth of e-commerce
E-commerce has seen tremendous growth in South Africa in recent years, spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic that forced traditional retailers to develop an online presence. By Lucinda Alfonica, commercial manager at Workforce Staffing There is also a proliferation of...
Absa notches up African win
Absa Group Procurement has boosted the profile of financial services in Africa by being awarded the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Ethics Kite Award. With this award, held by only a few entities globally, Absa Group receives recognition via an...
How much protection does cyber insurance give businesses?
As the industry adjusts to increasing levels of cybercrime, insurers are increasing premiums and becoming more strict about whom they will insure. By Dave Russell, vice-president: enterprise strategy at Veeam However, if organisations don't meet even the minimum...
Gain a clear line of dight with data lineage
We all have blind spots - in our personal lives, jobs, cars (though backup cameras help with that last one). These blind spots impact how we see, navigate, and interact with the world. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Often, we don't even realise we have...
Are software licenses a cost centre or cost benefit?
Managing costs and tightly controlling expenditures have become critical concerns for companies but they shouldn't compromise on software licenses in the process, writes Jacob Modisha, senior specialist: licensing advisory at Altron Karabina Accessibility,...
Transforming into a cyber resilient organisation
The premise behind Zero Trust is well-documented. Corporate networks should never blindly trust any device or user. By Ralph Berndt, sales and marketing director at Syrex Instead, the focus is on verifying and authenticating each interaction and communication before...
Will we be able to tell the difference between humans and robots?
The extraordinary arrival of the AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT has been the talk of the digital town, but is it really so good that nobody can tell the difference between man and machine? ChatGPT hurtled to 1-million users in just five days in November 2022. By January...
inDrive raises $150m from General Catalyst
inDrive, which has expanded its footprint in Africa to seven countries, has raised $150-million from General Catalyst in a hybrid instrument to fund marketing spend. This includes user acquisition and retention costs. inDrive will benefit from increased financial...
MTN SA appoints new tech leaders
MTN SA has announced the appointment of Rami Farah to the position of executive for network and Nomthi Nelwamondo as executive for information technology (IT). Farah joined MTN SA on 1 January 2023 from MTN Iran, while Nelwamondo's appointment is effective from 1 May...
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