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...
Mild improvement expected for property market
The property market could be in for a better year in 2025, although there are still abundant risks. By John Loos, senior economist at FNB Commercial Property Finance 2024 felt like a key “turning point for the better” for the South African economy. This included not...
NTT Data named as a top global employer
NTT Data has been recognised as a Global Top Employer for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute. This is the second time it has received this accolade. The company also earned the Top Employer 2025 regional certification in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North...
Vodacom retains title as Africa’s Top Employer
Vodacom Group has been named Africa’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. The certification and first place ranking have also been awarded to Vodacom Group, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom Tanzania and...
Luno’s crypto predictions for 2025
2024 was a breakthrough year for crypto, with new record-breaking highs and a flood of institutional participation fueled by ongoing regulatory progress. Christo de Wit, Luno’s country manager for South Africa, offers these forecasts for 2025: Digital assets in...
Applications open for the Coega Maths and Science Programme
Applications for the Coega Development Corporation’s Maths and Science Programme (MSP) 2025 intake are now open. The CSI initiative is designed to provide matriculants with a unique opportunity to enhance their Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Science results,...
2025 is all about unlocking business value with AI
Kathy Gibson reports - Business leaders are still prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) and aligning their strategies around the value that AI can unlock. This is among the findings from BCG’s second AI Radar report, which draws on a survey of 1 800 C-level...
SA users are optimistic about AI
A new survey from Ipsos and Google reveals that attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI) are trending positive as its use becomes more widespread. The study, "Our Life with AI: From innovation to application”, surveyed 21 000 people across 21 countries, finding...
Human skills more vital as AI adoption increases
A new study challenges the narrative that AI will replace humans, revealing instead that AI will be a catalyst for a skills revolution where uniquely human capabilities like empathy and ethical decision-making become the most valuable assets at work. This global shift...
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Grindstone Ventures launches $6,5m venture capital fund
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Optimise customer service in line with the new WhatsApp pricing
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MainOne supports VIPNET with increased capacity
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BCX scoops Cisco MEA Security Partner of the Year Award
BCX was awarded the Cisco Middle East and Africa Security Partner of the Year Award, which recognises Cisco's top performing regional partner for business growth while delivering world-class customer sales and service. BCX competed against more than 2000 Cisco...
STL expands its software business in Africa
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Times 3 Technologies cleans up at Sage Partner Awards
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Routed appoints Axiz Cloud Technologies
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Legal concerns around vaccine mandates in the workplace
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Can hybrid learning reshape the educational landscape? (By Huang Yu)
Hybrid learning is an educational model that entails some students attending class in-person while others join virtually, writes Huang Yu, director of the education and healthcare department: global government business unit in the Huawei Enterprise Business Group. For...
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