Tariffs take a toll on SME exports
South African exports to the US have dropped 46% since April 2025, with small direct-to-consumer (D2C) businesses hit hardest. This is according to the SME Export Index, launched today by South African international shipping platform TUNL. The SME Export Index is...
Digital identity market to hit $80bn
The digital identity market will grow from $51-billion in 2025 to $80- billion in 2030, representing a growth rate of 56%. This is according to a new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research, which highlights two main drivers of this growth: tightening...
Fortinet contributes to major cybercrime arrests
The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) and the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (Afripol) announced last year that the organisations have identified and arrested members of cybercrime groups operating across Africa. These individuals...
Big corporations are stocking up on Bitcoin
Since the crypto market boom in 2021, major corporations have been diving deep into Bitcoin, a trend that accelerated even further last year. With Bitcoin`s price skyrocketing by 125% in 2024 alone and maintaining its strong momentum in 2025, corporate Bitcoin whales...
Drone market to reach $163,6-billion by 2030
The global drone market size is anticipated to reach $163,6-billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 14,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Evolving regulations facilitating easier drone integration into airspace and operations and...
Call for media literacy in the misinformation age
In a world increasingly defined by digital communication, the recent dialogue between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Elon Musk regarding misinformation highlights a pivotal issue that affects not only politics but the very fabric...
Finding the money to change SA’s trajectory
South Africa's upcoming national budget will be closely scrutinised, with analysts focusing on, amongst others, the debt-to-GDP ratio, government spending and the risks that could lead to further fiscal slippage. By Waldo Marcus, director: TPN from MRI Software In the...
Webb maps a full picture of star formation
Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have finally solved the mystery of how a massive galaxy cluster is forming stars at such a high rate. The confirmation from Webb builds on more than a decade of studies using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and...
Massive growth expected for quantum computing
The global quantum computing market size is expected to reach $4,24-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 20,5% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is an emerging field with the potential to revolutionise various...
Elon Musk talks ‘tech support’ governance at Dubai summit
Wearing a "Tech Support"-printed T-shirt, Elon Musk virtually took to the stage on the final day of the World Governments Summit in a live discussion with Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work...
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Applications open for the second cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund for Africa
Google has announced that applications for the second cohort of the Google for Startup Black Founders Fund for Africa are now open. Following the success of the first cohort last year, Google will increase its commitment with an additional $1-million in funding, and...
Planet42 triples size of its socially-inclusive business
Planet42, a car subscription company that puts cars in the hands of people, has seen exponential growth with a tripling of vehicle acquisitions over the last 12 months. The company has purchased 10 000 cars since its inception, providing hardworking, deserving...
Commvault expands West and Central African operations with new appointment
Commvault has appointed Rasheed (Ola) Jimoh as senior director for West and Central Africa (WCA), expanding the company's presence in this strategically important region. Jimoh is tasked with leading Commvault's business and operation in the WCA region. Jimoh has over...
How is NaaS different from a lease?
Many people think of Network as a Service (NaaS) without the managed services component as simply a lease of the hardware and software. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba country manager, South Africa However, there are some key differences. Each implementation and experience...
How to stop creativity and innovation in its tracks
How could we craft a company that destroys and stifles creativity and innovation? The sort of company where Dilbert, the comic strip character, works. By Jake Sheperd, Synthesis co-founder, technical director and hero builder Surely knowing how to create and encourage...
AI tech to predict climate change
Climate change and the accelerated occurrence of natural disasters could arguably be one of the greatest threats facing humanity. By Junaid Kleinschmidt, head of AI and advanced analytics at Altron Systems Integration Just in the last few weeks, we have seen the...
Interactive chatbots solve actionable BI challenges
One of the biggest challenges faced by organisations after they have invested large sums of money into business intelligence (BI) tools, is ensuring that key actionable insights end up in the hands of the people who need it to make important decisions. This is...
Why businesses should embrace a relational approach to customer service
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Reduce your chances of getting scammed
In today's connected world, nearly everyone has a story where they have been targeted by a scam and either that person or someone they know have lost money to scams. By Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4 Just recently in the run up to Easter,...
The changing and challenging nature of cyber risk
With so many companies in South Africa making permanent changes to working patterns, the need for strong cyber security and risk mitigation policies is becoming increasingly important. Right now, the corporate world is still adjusting - and as it does, it opens up...
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