Cloud maturity will define if insurers can compete in the AI era
South Africa’s insurance sector is entering a critical inflexion point, with Deloitte’s view being that that AI ambition across the industry will stall unless insurers accelerate cloud modernisation at the same time as their AI strategies are being implemented. The...
SA kids caught in cybercrime crosshairs
With the festive season in full swing and schools soon closing for the year, children will be spending more time online than ever before. From gaming and social media to videos and virtual hangouts, the digital world offers endless distractions. As parents juggle work...
Veeam partners with ServiceNow to add data resilience
Veeam Software has announced the Veeam App for ServiceNow, which helps organisations to integrate the management and automation of Veeam Data Platform’s data protection capabilities within their ServiceNow workflows. The Veeam App for ServiceNow delivers...
A quick sensor installation can protect millions in assets
The fast-developing world of Internet of Things (IoT) technology means a new heavy-duty commercial cargo truck purchased for over R2-million can be effectively secured in just 20 minutes. That’s according to Norman Parkin, CEO of IOTI, a Centurion-based Internet of...
Foster a risk-aware culture in a world of enhanced scrutiny
South Africa’s grey listing has exposed not just gaps in technical compliance, but a deeper challenge that sits at the heart of business practice: the need to build organisations that are not merely compliant, but consciously ethical. Servaas du Plessis. CEO of...
Top performers turn AI into revenue, profit growth
Companies that are able to strategically use artificial intelligence (AI) are far more likely to post more than 10% revenue growth, with more than 15% profit margins from their AI deployments. This is among the findings from NTT Data’s newly-released 2026 Global AI...
SA’s mobile service revenue to register just 1,1% CAGR
South Africa’s mobile services market is set to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1,1% from $7,1-billion in 2025 to $7,5-billion in 2030. While traditional voice revenues continue to erode, sustained growth in mobile broadband, expanding LTE footprints,...
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...