Tariffs drive Black Friday demand down for SME exporters
New US tariffs killed the Black Friday peak small South African exporters would normally expect in November, according to data from the SME Export Index. Craig Lowman, CEO and co-founder of South African international shipping platform TUNL, says: “In a normal year,...
Trends shaping SA’s food security
South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector is one of the country’s most dynamic industries, directly linked to household consumption, employment, and food security. It reflects both the opportunities and pressures shaping the economy in 2025 and beyond. These...
Global energy outages on the rise
As extreme weather events, such as wildfires, hurricanes, and floods intensify around the world, already stressed energy grids are struggling to keep up, leading to a growing number of power outages globally. The energy comparison experts at iSelect have compiled the...
Nvidia’s H200 exports to China could reshape AI investment
The decision by the Trump administration to allow Nvidia to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to approved customers in China represents a material shift in the global AI investment environment. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere...
Is AI choosing your Xmas gifts this year?
While artificial intelligence (AI) has become a regular part of the business environment, home assistance, and everyday consumer experiences, not many would have expected AI tools to transform holiday shopping. However, a rising number of consumers are now embracing...
Financial sector came under sustained attack in 2026
The 2025 Kaspersky Security Bulletin provides a review of the major cybersecurity trends of the year and offers a look towards the future of cybersecurity, including within the financial sector. According to the report, in 2025, the financial sector navigated a...
The era of cheap memory is over
Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech Distribution, outlines why 2025 is a wake-up call for the channel We are witnessing a structural transformation in the global tech supply chain, not just a temporary spike. The explosive growth of AI infrastructure has fundamentally broken...
Call for Science Oscars nominations
The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) calls for nominations for the 28th NSTF-South32 Awards. The awards focus on science, engineering and technology (SET) and innovation in South Africa. The NSTF’s theme for 2026 is ‘Healthy Aging’ in recognition of the...
The 12 scams of Christmas
As South Africans prepare for the December holidays, the annual wave of online shopping, travel bookings, and digital gift-giving is met by an equally predictable surge in cybercrime. But this year, things are likely to look a lot scarier. The classic scams we’ve...
Q-KON , Guodian Gaoke, StarWin in IoT LEO alliance
African-based provider of satellite communication solutions Q-KON has reached a tripartite strategic alliance agreement with Beijing Guodian High-Tech Technology and China StarWin Science and Technology to offer Internet of Things (IoT) services supported by the...
Partnership and progress take centre stage at Huawei’s 2025 SA Supplier Convention
Huawei brought together its partners in Johannesburg for the 2025 Huawei South Africa Supplier Convention, centred on the theme “Empower Partners, Enhance Quality, Grow Together”. The event brought together 300 representatives from more than 100 core partners across...
Vertiv completes PurgeRite acquisition
Vertiv Holdings has announced the successful completion of its previously reported intent to acquire Purge Rite Intermediate, a provider of mechanical flushing, purging and filtration services for data centres and other mission-critical facilities. The approximately...