The rise of robots in the warehouse
The global economy is currently undergoing the biggest technological transformation in history, according to a report by asset managers ARK Invest. The disruptive innovation focused firm says that massive disruption is on its way, including in AI, medical...
Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools
The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...
Parents urged to wait before giving kids phones and tablets
Dr Marlena Kruger, a digital wellness expert, coach and NeuroMentor, TEDx and motivational speaker and Doctor of Psychology of Education, is renewing calls for parents to rethink when and why to get children their first cell phone, through her national “Wait until...
A once-off view of your attack surface is no longer enough
South African organisations are trying to secure environments that change by the hour, while AI is reducing the time between vulnerability discovery and exploitation. Arctic Wolf’s Andre den Hond and Jason Oehley explain why security teams need to know what they have...
Microsoft sets out humanist AI code
Microsoft has added its voice to calls for responsible AI that remains under human control. On Monday (14 September 2026), the company made its draft Humanist AI Code of Conduct public, setting out behavioural boundaries for its in-house Microsoft AI (MAI) models. The...
Kenya court blocks Vodacom’s purchase of Safaricom shares
The High Court of Kenya has blocked Vodacom’s acquisition of a further 20% share in Safaricom. Vodacom had agreed to buy 15% of Safaricom from the government of Kenya and 5% from Vodafone International Holdings via Vodafone Kenya. This was greenlighted on 26 June...
Branch refresh and expanding AI security drive SASE market
The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $3,5-billion in 2Q 2026 and extended its run of growth above 20% year-over-year to a fifth consecutive quarter, according to Dell’Oro Group. Underneath the headline, however, the composition of growth changed...
Commercial momentum set to drive climate
The World Economic Forum's Chief Sustainability Officers Outlook, published today, finds a global transition showing clear signs of progress backed by commercial and technological momentum - despite significant drag from geopolitical fragmentation and marked scrutiny...
Used-car market growing despite pressure on buyers
Used-car sales increased by 8% during the first half of 2026 with 195 455 vehicles changing hands – and with a 9% increase in total value of R82,38-billion, according to AutoTrader’s Mid-Year Car Industry Report. The report draws on activity across more than 20...
Family IT support essential for older generations
Younger family members and friends are playing a critical role in helping elderly people navigate the digital world - from installing apps to managing online banking and privacy settings – according to a new Kaspersky report. Focused on the Middle East, Turkiye and...
AI is decentralising corporate training
The e-learning market is forecast to more than triple in size this decade as employers face growing pressure to continuously reskill their workforces — but the surge in demand is also exposing a fundamental problem: organisations need to create and update training...
DHL and Alibaba.com to offer SMEs AI-powered logistics
DHL Group and Alibaba.com have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the end-to-end logistics experience for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in international trade. The parties intend...