The evolving role of AI in business process outsourcing
Little more than a year ago, AI was widely heralded as the absolute gamechanger of business process outsourcing (BPO) – and as a potential wrecking ball for employment in...
Southern African and Italian business leaders sign bold manifesto to drive Africa’s next phase of growth
Business leaders from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Italy signed a landmark CEO Manifesto committing to aiding Africa’s economic development.
The agreement was sealed at the 12th CEO...
How ride-hail drivers are building independent businesses in a tough economy
With November marking Global Entrepreneurship Month, which places attention on how people build and sustain small enterprises in challenging economic conditions, it’s fitting to look at how ride hail...
AVEVA recognised as the winner of 2025 Microsoft Manufacturing Partner of the Year
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, today announced it has won the 2025 Microsoft Manufacturing Partner of the Year Award. The company was...
Vertiv and Caterpillar Announce Energy Optimisation Collaboration to Expand End-to-End Power and Cooling Offerings for AI Data Centres
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, and Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), a global leader in power systems, has announced the signing of a strategic undertaking...
Blockchain Applications Driving Transparency in Supply Chain Networks
The Need for Transparency in Global Supply Chains
In today’s globalized economy, supply chains have grown increasingly complex, involving multiple stakeholders, regions, and regulatory systems. From raw material sourcing to...
Nile launches as Africa’s first Social e-tailer
As Africa’s digital economy accelerates, Nile has officially launched as the continent’s first dedicated social e-tailer, transforming how people discover, connect, and shop online.
Nile is built from the ground...
SAS highlights integrated customer decisioning at BFSI Summit South Africa
SAS utilised its sponsorship of the BFSI Summit South Africa, held on 19 November in Johannesburg, to demonstrate how banks and insurers can transition from isolated campaigns to enterprise...
Absa launches Digital Assets Perception Study which identifies trust as the critical catalyst for digital asset adoption in Africa
Absa's Digital Assets Perception Study, a landmark independent report, reveals that Africa is approaching a defining moment in the evolution of digital assets, with trust emerging as the single...
MIT study warns that 95% of AI pilot projects fail: SA businesses must act wisely
A recent MIT report featured in Fortune magazine revealed that ninety-five percent of generative-AI pilot projects are failing, resulting in investors pulling back and misrepresenting this as a failure...
