Deeper divides for vulnerable economies as tariffs bite

A wave of new import tariffs is set to reshape global trade dynamics and significantly raise trade costs for many developing countries, alerts UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in a new data-driven analysis, titled "Sparing the vulnerable: The cost of new tariff...

Africa braces for tariff shocks

As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...

Google adds more AI abilities to search

Google has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) features in search, extending AI Overviews to allow users to ask more complex questions in a variety of modes. Elizabeth Reid, vice-president: head of search, outlines in a company blog that AI Mode in Search will...

Consumer spend slows despite economic recovery

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for Q1 2025 reveals a noticeable deceleration in card spending growth, even as broader economic indicators show signs of improvement. While overall card spending and transaction volumes grew by 7% and 10% respectively in Q1,...

As hybrid working steps up, CEOs see productivity gains

New research has revealed that nine in 10 CEOs have adopted hybrid working (91%), with three quarters saying this has led to an improvement in productivity (75%) and staff retention (76%). The latest C-suite-focused study, undertaken by International Workplace Group...

Planetary defense will be on hand for 2029 asteroid near-miss

30 years ago, on 16 July 1994, astronomers watched in awe as the first of many pieces of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet slammed into Jupiter with incredible force. The event sparked intense interest in the field of planetary defence as people asked: "Could we do anything...

IoDSA, King Committee highlight Companies Act concerns

The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) and the King Committee say that, although they remain supportive of reform efforts in what is a highly contested area, some of the proposals contained in the Companies Act Amendment Bills 2023 relating to remuneration...

SA companies are at risk of cyberattacks

More and more South African companies are falling victim to cybersecurity attacks, prompting them to increase their investment in security tools. This is among the findings from Aon South Africa's 2023 Cyber Risk Survey for South Africa, which provides insights on...

Scammers capitalise on iPhone release

In anticipation of the imminent release of Apple's iPhone 15, Kaspersky experts have uncovered a range of scams that exploit the excitement surrounding this event. These scams encompass various fraudulent schemes, each carrying distinct risks for unsuspecting...

AI dives deep into coral reef conservation

With coral reefs in rapid decline across the globe, researchers from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa have pioneered an AI-based surveying tool that monitors reef health from the sky. Using deep learning models and high-resolution satellite imagery powered by Nvidia...

Enterprise wireless LAN continues strong growth

The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased revenues 43,3% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) to $3-billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...

AMD powers Hitachi Astemo AI vehicle camera

Mobility supplier Hitachi Astemo has selected AMD adaptive computing technology to power its new, stereo-format, forward-looking camera for adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking, improving the vision capabilities and helping to increase the safety...

What are the key characteristics of sovereign cloud?

The approach to sovereign cloud by leading vendors is as diverse as people’s understanding of what sovereign cloud is, according to Omdia research. The term sovereign cloud is a nebulous concept that means different things to different people. At its heart it is about...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The Department of Health in collaboration with various local and international stakeholders including CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa and the World Health Organization (WHO) will spend the month of September creating awareness of the impact of cancer in...

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Sustainability is key for organisations that want to stay competitive. A balanced, holistic approach is best, and that starts by going digital. Gabrielle Ginér, head of environmental sustainability at BT, shares her thoughts Going digital isn't just about making our...

Nashua appoints Barry Venter as new MD

Barry Venter has been appointed as the new MD of Nashua. His career has mostly been within the ranks of Nashua Group: "Nashua forms part of my DNA as I have grown and evolved over 22 years with this business. It is an aspirational, truly South African brand and the...

The value of risk, business agility and how it impacts cloud costs

At a time when cost control has never been more important, Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed, says that many businesses continue to under-estimate the costs for owned infrastructure. He cites the main reasons to be the inability to apportion shared costs correctly as well...

Transition to remote working with ECM

The Covid-19 pandemic is fast-tracking digital transformation in companies, requiring us to digitally transform our places of work to be able to operate effectively. Those companies able to use digital technology will be the ones ahead of the competition once the...

Is IT or HR responsible for digital transformation?

Did you know that over the last decade, digital transformation projects have had less than a 20% success rate? According to McKinsey's latest research, 2018 indicated a 16% success rate - the lowest over the last few years. This begs the question: With technology...

Creating the network you need for new ways of working

Running a business during lockdown can mean you need your network to work in different ways - some you'd planned to implement at some point before the pandemic anyway and some you hadn't foreseen. Brian Lappin, head of product management at BT, shares his thought on...

Zoho fixes local pricing for SA businesses

Global technology company, Zoho has announced that its more-than 45 business software applications are available at a fixed South African rand price. The move, part of the brand's global survive-and-serve strategy, seeks to ease the impact of currency fluctuations,...

In a post-pandemic world, home is where the work is

What I'm learning from the Covid-19 pandemic is that the definition of productivity used in the workplace over the last few decades misses the point, writes Mandy Duncan, Aruba country manager, South Africa. Professional productivity should be measured in what is...

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