Pause before you tap: Stay safe on your phone this festive season
A fraudulent message does not need to be perfect - it only needs to arrive when someone is distracted, expecting a delivery, or worried that a booking may be cancelled - says WASPA, adding that three simple habits can help people make safer decisions before money or...
Watch out for AI’s potential impact on legal privilege
Legal professional privilege, a long-held tenet of the legal system, is coming under scrutiny as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more widely used in business and the legal profession. By Vanessa Jacklin-Levin, partner at Bowmans Some serious AI-related issues...
IBM’s Quantum Nighthawk adds speed and quality
IBM has announced IBM Quantum Nighthawk r3, its next-generation processor, will be built to accurately execute 10 000 quantum operations across 520 qubits to tackle larger, more complex problems while maintaining the speed and quality demonstrated by the current...
When AI goes rogue, the right words matter
There is a curious paradox in the artificial intelligence (AI) world in that companies such as DeepSeek are racing to raise billions, while Anthropic is preparing for a potential $2-trillion listing, just as market watchers, commentators and governments are calling...
The demands shaping enterprise telephony in South Africa
ICASA's 2026 sector data showed an 11.8% annual drop in traditional fixed-line revenue. As South African enterprises accelerate their exit from legacy public switched telephone network (PSTN) and copper infrastructure, the transition to cloud-based voice solutions has...
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...