Trust is the infrastructure South Africa’s AI economy will run onEditorialSmangele Nkosi, General Manager of Cisco South Africa, says AI will reach public services only if departments build on shared standards and citizens trust gove…7 Oct 2026 · Staff reporter
How to spot a fake courier notification before it costs youEditorialAs South Africans continue to embrace online shopping, cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting consumers' trust in courier companies.7 Oct 2026
Sub-Saharan Africa records strong trade growth amid record globalisationEditorialThe latest DHL Globalisation Tracker from DHL and New York University’s Stern School of Business reveals key insights.Staff reporter7 Oct 2026
AI platform aims to connect South Africa’s fragmented SMME support systemEditorialA new AI-powered platform has launched to bridge the gap between the billions invested in SMME development and the ongoing struggles of small businesses.Staff reporter7 Oct 2026
Cross-border procurement in SADC: The logistics of regional integrationEditorialIntra-SADC trade accounted for 20.2% of total regional trade in 2025 (SADC 46th Summit Publication, 2026). However, for many organisations, sourcing in Souther…Staff reporter7 Oct 2026
The global and local factors behind rising laptop prices in South AfricaEditorialTechMarkit analyses why laptop prices are rising in South Africa, citing chip shortages, currency fluctuations, and AI demand, and suggests pre-owned alternati…Staff reporter30 Sep 2026
Why responsible AI is key to Africa’s future-ready public sectorEditorialWhat could responsible AI actually look like in African public services? The answer begins with access, accountability and human oversight.Staff reporter30 Sep 2026
IITPSA names finalists for 2026 President’s AwardsThe Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the finalists for this year’s IITPSA President’s Awards - among the h…Staff reporter30 Sep 2026
How AI is turning retail advertising into a decision systemSouth African retailers already have the data, channels and customers. AI is changing how those assets translate into advertising decisions.Staff reporter30 Sep 2026
The delivery cost merchants miss when fuel prices riseFollowing September’s R3/litre diesel increase and a further R3/litre rise expected on 7 October, South African e-commerce merchants face compounding margin pr…Staff reporter30 Sep 2026
26 346 new call centre jobs, and how SA is making them stick with AIEditorialWith voice-based contact centre work making up 71% of business process outsourcing roles and offshore call centre attrition running as high as 45% to 60%, hold…28 Sep 2026
African Development Bank Group and partners launch free Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for African public officials at UNGAEditorialThe initiative aims to equip African leaders with the tools to manage AI as it becomes more widely adopted.Staff reporter28 Sep 2026
The information a mining community uses most rarely comes from the mineEditorialMerel van der Lei examines the information gap between mines and their neighbours, and why direct, reliable communication has become part of building community…Staff reporter25 Sep 2026