SA tech brands can win in 2027 by helping shoppers justify the purchase
South Africa’s Tech & Durable (T&D) goods consumer has entered a new era of consumption embodied by “justify it” behaviour, according to NielsenIQ, which says their mindset has adjusted from “Can I afford this?” to “Will I feel this purchase was worth it six...
Supply chain autonomous planning will see gradual growth
By 2030, only 5% of organisations implementing some form of supply chain planning automation will make at least 10% of their planning decisions autonomously, according to research group Gartner. While organisations are already making substantial investments in...
PMI shows September recovery
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI rose by 4.9 points to 50.7 in September, returning above the neutral 50-point mark after three consecutive months in contractionary territory. New sales orders moved back into expansion, while business activity recovered most of...
Planning for your children’s education
Education is one of the biggest investments any parents will make in their children's future, yet new research from FNB shows that while 86% of parents are planning for education costs, only 49% have a clear, structured plan in place. What's more, 70% say, in...
Cybercriminals hide new malware in torrents for popular films
Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a sophisticated new multi-stage campaign targeting both individual users and organisations. The campaign relies on a previously unknown malware strain distributed through torrent trackers disguised as...
Dell Technologies Forum Johannesburg to Explore How Businesses Can Scale AI, Modernise Infrastructure and Build Trusted Progress
Dell Technologies Forum 2026 is coming to Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg on 3 November 2026. The event will convene business and technology leaders to discuss how organisations can scale AI, modernise infrastructure and build more resilient digital...
Lenovo accelerates path to production AI
Lenovo has announced Lenovo AI Express, a new accelerated path to production AI that removes deployment complexities by giving customers of all sizes quicker return on their AI investment. According to Lenovo’s 2026 CIO Playbook, organisations moving from AI...
Vodacom, Eskom mark virtual wheeling mechanism anniversary
A year ago, Vodacom became the first company in South Africa to fully operationalise commercial virtual wheeling at scale, providing a blueprint for other South African corporates and marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy transition. The achievement...
WEF looks to advance progress on planet, technology and investment
The World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 convened more than 1 000 global leaders in New York for high-level working sessions to advance solutions that no single actor or sector can deliver alone. The discussions took place amid...
NEC XON brings smart-cart technology to SA retail
NEC XON is bringing intelligent smart-cart technology to South African retailers through an exclusive distribution partnership with Austrian software provider Shopreme and hardware specialist Hanshow. The solution combines self-scanning, computer vision, personalised...
Nutanix gains Magic Quadrant for distributed hybrid infrastructure
Nutanix has been recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure. Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) gives organisations a unified platform to run and manage AI workloads, applications, and data across on-premises, cloud, and...
Upskill on your own terms, without breaking the bank
In a competitive job market, learning new skills can help you to advance your career and stand out from other candidates when applying for roles. Best of all, you can upskill without spending a fortune on short courses, formal certifications or full-time studies,...