Industry & Technology

How to spot a fake courier notification before it costs you

Editorial

As South Africans continue to embrace online shopping, cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting consumers' trust in courier companies.

7 Oct 2026

Trust is the infrastructure South Africa’s AI economy will run on

Editorial

Smangele Nkosi, General Manager of Cisco South Africa, says AI will reach public services only if departments build on shared standards and citizens trust gove…

Staff reporter7 Oct 2026

Sub-Saharan Africa records strong trade growth amid record globalisation

Editorial

The 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 system

Editorial

A 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 integration

Editorial

Intra-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 Africa

Editorial

TechMarkit 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 sector

Editorial

What 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 Awards

The 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 system

South 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 rise

Following 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 AI

Editorial

With 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 UNGA

Editorial

The initiative aims to equip African leaders with the tools to manage AI as it becomes more widely adopted.

Staff reporter28 Sep 2026