Canal+ to finalise MultiChoice acquisition
The Canal+ offer to acquire Multichoice shares expired on Friday (10 October), with the offer being accepted by shareholders of 92,54% of the outstanding shares. Together with the MultiChoice shares that were already held by Canal+ prior to, these acceptances will...
SA gearing up to lead Africa’s space industry
By 2026, Africa’s space industry is projected to be worth $22,6-billion - and South Africa is gearing up to be at the forefront of this growth creating thousands of jobs, driving innovation, and boosting the national economy. This was the message from Nomfaneko Majaja...
Implications of US research funding cuts
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) hosted a crucial webinar addressing the potentially far-reaching consequences of financial cuts from the US the research landscape in South Africa. The virtual event, "Understanding the implication of financial cuts from...
FNB takes over Springboks lead sponsorship
First National Bank, a longstanding partner of SA Rugby and the Springboks since 2017, has become the principal partner of the Springbok teams, with the FNB logo now front and centre of the teams’ jerseys. The sponsorship is for all levels of SA Rugby, including...
Vodacom Business launches Digital Water Tower
Vodacom Business is proud to partner with the Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN) to address the growing water security challenges in Gauteng. Through this collaboration, Vodacom Business will leverage its digital solutions to drive enhanced water management and...
Motorists shift from ownership to usage-based leasing
In fleet management, determining the optimal vehicle replacement cycle is a critical decision that directly impacts operational efficiency, safety, maintenance costs, and cash flow. By Prashanth Bisnath, WesBank national head of sales: fleet management and leasing...
Lower inflation boosts February take-home pay
The real take-home pay, measured in the BankservAfrica’s Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), saw an encouraging rise in February as the sharp slowdown in inflation through 2024 continues to have a positive effect on salary earners’ purchasing power. While supporting...
Big changes ahead for payments industry
There is an urgent need for decisive action to ensure profitable and sustainable long-term growth in the payments industry.Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s 22nd annual Global Payments Report, titled Fortune Favors the Bold. It emphasises the strategic imperative for...
Massive increase in ransomware attacks
Alarming new findings from NordStellar reveal that ransomware attacks are skyrocketing, causing serious concerns to businesses around the world. Up to 20 March 2025, 2 040 new ransomware cases were made public on the dark web, which marks an 81% increase compared to...
Reset expectations about AI’s impact on productivity and headcount
Despite artificial intelligence’s (AI) promise for enhancing efficiency, many organisations struggle to turn investments in traditional and generative AI (GenAI) into material improvements in worker productivity, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner's survey of...
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Cloud-native the key to business agility in 2023
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Cybersecurity forecasts from around the globe
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