SA businesses must turn AI into impact
The value of artificial intelligence (AI) will ultimately be measured in business results: better service, more productive teams, stronger decision-making and the ability to grow sustainably. By Ntsako Baloyi, data and AI lead for Accenture, South Africa As...
When AI gets it wrong: why governance can no longer be an afterthought
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly shifted from a futuristic idea to a useful business tool. Across South Africa, organisations are using AI to create content, analyse data, automate tasks, and improve decision-making. At the same time, the government is...
How different generations shop for sales specials
A recent global Kaspersky survey highlights that Gen Z finds sales offers through creators and social media (48%), while Boomers prefer search engines (38%) and brand websites (39%). The survey shows how far apart the generations have drifted, and why scammers now...
Bolt Send skyrockets in SA
Bolt Send activity in South Africa increased by 97% between January and July 2026, highlighting the growing surge for on-demand delivery as individuals and businesses look for ways to move items across their cities. An analysis of Bolt Send activity across 15 South...
Record fuel prices show the need for supply-chain resilience
South Africa has reached record-breaking fuel prices, placing significant pressure on businesses across the economy. Such price hikes directly hit the logistics industry, where fuel is one of the largest variable operating expenses, with consequences extending...
Defensive stampede risks turning ‘safe’ stocks into the next bubble
A record rush into defensive stocks risks turning “safe” stocks into the next bubble. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as global consumer staples stocks post their best month since 1998, soaring 10,6% in October, while global healthcare jumps...
What the fastest-growing resellers do differently
Kathy Gibson reports from Sage Future for Partners in Amsterdam – Resellers that are winning in the AI age are those that use the technology to make their service proposition more compelling for customers. Jordaan Burger, MD of Sage South Africa, believes that a...
AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030
AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...
Economic activity strained in October 2026, but worst may be over
South Africa's economic activity remained under pressure in October 2026, as rising fuel prices continued to weigh on businesses and households. However, easing international oil prices could bring some much-needed relief towards year-end, according to the latest...
SA SMEs go digital, but barrier to growth is operational support
Among the urban, digitally active South African SMMEs surveyed for Amazon’s Small Business Digital Adoption Report, 99,6% use the Internet for business and 86% generate online sales. However, only 32% of active online sellers use a major marketplace, highlighting a...
Sage extends payroll, embraces HR transformation
Kathy Gibson reports from Sage Future for Partners in Amsterdam – The African market is the leading region for Sage’s human resources (HR) and payroll solutions. Sage has more than 65 000 HR and payroll customers in Africa and the Middle East, and is represented in 44...
New AI agent platform from IBM and Microsoft
IBM and Microsoft have announced Imagine Enterprise, an agentic platform designed to help enterprises build, run, and govern AI agents that help people execute industry-specific processes. IBM Consulting and Microsoft have combined their technologies and expertise...