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South Africa can leverage its G20 hosting role by implementing B20 recommendations domestically, turning global policy insights into immediate economic…

In a time of rising global economic uncertainty, African businesses are increasingly turning to AI to accelerate productivity and unlock…

Venture capital is not just about pitch decks or numbers, it is about relationships and trust. In South Africa, those…

South Africa is known for many things – mineral wealth, natural beauty, innovation, and sporting excellence. But, increasingly, it is…

Imagine this: your WiFi router knows when you’ve fallen down the stairs, whether you’re having trouble breathing, and exactly how…

Cybercrime is evolving rapidly, and the nature of cyber threats has shifted dramatically. Attacks are now increasingly powered by Artificial…

In today’s fast-paced world, instant payments make a huge difference. We are able to move money within minutes – or…

A year after law enforcement paraded the takedown of LockBit as a victory for cybersecurity, the harsh reality has set…

Africa’s innovations are overlooked because global measures don’t fit: what needs to change Abiodun Egbetokun, De Montfort University; David Adeyeye, National…

Wellness is increasingly a priority for women, including nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, and preventative healthcare. An important part of a holistic…

Once enacted, the much-anticipated Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (COFI) will introduce a significant shift in the legislative and regulatory…

The landscape of advertising is constantly evolving. From billboards and posters to electronic displays on vehicles and large side-mounted signage…

Today, every company wants to be an AI company, yet only 1% of firms consider themselves fully mature in AI…

The decision by S&P Global to downgrade Transnet’s credit rating was disappointing news for those of us in business eager…

The world of work is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by the rise of agentic AI – systems capable of…

South Africa’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sectors are on the cusp of a transformation, fueled by the nation’s…

Cybersecurity and data privacy are constantly in the news. Governments are passing new cybersecurity laws. Companies are investing in cybersecurity…

Every design choice that social media platforms make nudges users toward certain actions, values and emotional states. It is a…

The rise of illicit alcohol in South Africa is not just an industry concern — it is a national crisis…

One of the positive features of the government of national unity has been the openness of ministers to engage with…

Today, access to the internet is as essential as electricity or running water. It’s how people find work, run a…

By reducing the number of SIM cards distributed each year, South Africa’s telecommunications industry could prevent nearly 190 tonnes of…

South Africa does not have a youth potential problem. It has a skills alignment problem—worsened by geography and legacy. Young…

Ahead of Telkom’s recent results announcement, I decided to revisit the annual report from 2003, the year the company listed…

We already know that in today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, businesses face unprecedented challenges, supply chain disruptions, fluctuating market demands,…