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Pretoria Learners Make History with AI Innovation at Science Expo

Two young Pretoria learners have achieved an unprecedented milestone in South African science fair history, proving that innovation knows no age limit. Gustav Heesen of Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool and...

How AI-driven personalisation is redefining customer engagement in South Africa

Despite record investment in digital campaigns, many South African brands are still pushing irrelevant messages that drive opt‑outs instead of engagement. The gap between what customers expect and what...

iCAUR to debut visionary concept car in Beijing, showcasing the brand’s future design ethos

iCAUR will unveil a futuristic concept car for the first time at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The V23 and V27 lineup will also be showcased alongside customised...

Kaspersky discovers vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon chips that can lead to data loss & device compromise

Kaspersky ICS CERT discovered a hardware-level vulnerability affecting Qualcomm chipsets that are widely used in a range of consumer and industrial devices, including smartphones and tablets, car components, IoT...

Transforming your customer portal from a cost centre into a revenue engine

What’s the biggest benefit of your customer portal? Is it the cost and efficiency savingsyou enjoy because of the reduced reliance on call centre staff? Or perhaps it’s the...

iStore Taps Into Windows 11 Upgrade Pressure with Guaranteed PC Trade-In Offer

With millions of Windows users facing a forced hardware upgrade due to Microsoft’s stricter Windows 11 requirements, Apple Premium Reseller iStore says now is the ideal moment for PC...

Yellow Card Publishes 2026 Report on Data Protection and AI Governance: A Strategic Blueprint for Financial Institutions in Emerging Markets

Yellow Card, the largest licensed stablecoin-based infrastructure provider for emerging markets, has released its 2026 Report on Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence Governance in Africa. The comprehensive report outlines...

South Africa’s Got Talent: Nedbank and high-profile partners in novel recruitment drive

R500,000 prize pool and direct hiring opportunities signal strong demand for advanced data capabilities Nedbank, in partnership with Otinga, OfferZen, Zindi, and Microsoft has officially opened registrations for the Nedbank Data Masters Challenge 2026, a national,...

DMP South Africa buys stake in AI tech firm Plastic Duck Armada to boost data-driven managed services

End-to-end data management solutions and services provider Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has acquired a stake in local software development specialist Plastic Duck Armada (PDA) to bolster...

AVEVA to Spotlight Industrial Intelligence at AVEVA Day South Africa 2026

South Africa 2026 on April 22, 2026 at the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch. With the central theme, “Accelerating Africa's Industrial Future: Harnessing AI, Digital Twins and Data-Driven Operations...

Making Smarter Energy Choices: Why supplier vetting is critical to delivering South Africa’s energy infrastructure

As South Africa accelerates the rollout of new energy infrastructure, the conversation is increasingly shifting from project approvals and funding announcements to a more pressing reality: delivery. While capital,...

Middle East war puts SA’s networks on alert

Fuel shocks, crime and digital risks converge The Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is warning that the war in the Middle East is fast becoming a South African communications risk...
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AI is changing the rules of trust and identity

For years, we have relied on familiar signals to establish trust online. A recognisable face on a video call, a familiar voice on the...

The next challenge for AI-built businesses is getting paid

AI is changing who can build digital products and how quickly they can bring their ideas to life. The latest Africa MSME Pulse survey,...

SAS predictions: 2027 is the year of AI consequences

For years, AI has shown enterprises what’s possible. In 2027, they’ll demand proof that it delivers. As AI moves deeper into business operations and gains...

Your employees are using AI. Have you given them a safe way to do it?

An employee is preparing for a customer meeting and wants an AI assistant to summarise a lengthy proposal. They paste the document into a...

South Africa’s insurers enter the age of agentic AI as CX becomes the new battleground

Despite South African insurers investing significantly in digital transformation over the past decade, many customers still experience fragmented and slow journeys that rely heavily...
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