All the winners at the 2024 HP Partner Awards
HP honoured its top resellers and distributors at the 2024 Partner Awards last night. Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP Southern Africa, and Richard Stainforth, HP omnichannel manager, named the company’s top retail and commercial resellers, and distributors across various...
Supply chain GenAI shows productivity gains at individual level
Generative AI (GenAI) is being deployed by 72% of supply chain organisations, but most are experiencing middling results for productivity and ROI, according to a survey by Gartner. Productivity gains from the use of GenAI for individual, desk-based workers are not...
January breaks temperature records
January 2025 was the warmest month on record globally, despite an emerging La Niña. Typically, La Nina conditions are expected to reduce temperatures around the world – something that hasn’t happened this time around. Surface air temperature and sea surface...
AI expected to speed up financial transactions
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) will allow financial institutions to better service and faster transactions. This is according to Salesforce’s latest “Connected Financial Services” report that shares insights from 9 500 financial services institution (FSI)...
Opinion: Trump’s aid review a win for Africa
NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber, offers his opinion on the implications of Western aid on industries like oil and gas. After President Trump announced a 90-day overseas spending freeze, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "every dollar" must...
Tariff implications larger than 2018 trade war
Expectations for 2025 were for robust US growth and a fragile recovery in other nations. As US president Donald Trump settles into the White House, his unpredictable policies have the power to turbo-charge or upend these assumptions. Investors should prepare to...
Entries open for 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards
The achievements of businesses and individuals working in the supply chain management field will be recognised at this year’s fourth annual Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards. The organisers have announced that entries for the 2025 awards are open, with 12...
AI’s $1,5trn promise for African economies
When it comes to transforming the economic potential of Africa, artificial intelligence (AI) is anticipated to contribute up to $1,5-trillion to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the continent. By Neda Smith, founder and CEO of Agile Advisory Services A report by...
From EPP to AI: the future of endpoint security for businesses
Endpoint security is a critical pillar of cybersecurity, especially for South African businesses, which are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT Endpoint security involves safeguarding...
Key trends driving loyalty program design in 2025
As businesses strive to foster stronger connections with their customers, 2025 will see key shifts in how loyalty programs are designed and executed. The focus is increasingly on personalisation, engagement, and delivering meaningful and tangible value. Gordon Wilson,...
Does your HR software have what it takes to inspire employee growth?
Effectively managing core HR operations is critical to the success of any business. Even minor errors in these processes can lead employees to question the company’s credibility and reliability, which can negatively impact trust and morale. To avoid such issues,...
E-commerce and real-time payments transform SA’s economic landscape
In 2025, South Africa finds itself at the crossroads of a digital revolution, writes Gabriel Swanepoel, country manager of Mastercard Southern Africa. Rapid advancements in technology and shifting consumer expectations are creating opportunities to reshape the...