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AI Adoption and Business Impact – Report Findings
According to the latest Lenovo CIO Playbook 2025 Report, There is a growing adoption of Artificial Intelligence across a wide range of enterprise sectors at an unprecedented scale. The study, conducted in partnership with IDC, provides insights from over 620 Information Technology and business leaders across the CEMEA region, providing a perspective on organizational ambitions,
Microsoft invests an additional ZAR 5.4bn in South African IT Infrastructure
Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith, was in Johannesburg yesterday, (6 March) to announce an expanded investment plan, with Microsoft to spend an additional ZAR 5.4bn ($297 Million) within the next two years. This additional investment will be utilised in the expansion of the Microsoft cloud and AI infrastructure, that will see the first
Forbes Women Africa Summit Celebrates Visionary Leaders and Africa’s Rising Stars
One key theme discussed by every speaker at the Forbes Women Africa Leading Women Summit was leadership, innovation, and resilience. Celebrating its 10th edition, the summit, held at the SunBet Arena, came alive with powerful trailblazers from sectors such as business, entertainment, technology, beauty, sports, and social impact. These women and men defied the odds
Democracy Needs to Lift It’s Head in Africa
With ever increasing political turmoil across the globe, there is a real need for democratic principles to be re-established and for stability to return to the African continent. There has been a deluge of ongoing talk of “economic revolution” across the continent for decades now without any real progress towards sustainable, and stable development, that
SA – GDP increased by 0,6% in the fourth quarter of 2024
The latest gross domestic product (GDP) number for South Africa, saw an increase in GDP of 0,6% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, following a contraction of -0,1% in the third quarter of 2024. This is good news for the South African market being the highest GDP growth in some time. It is still
Breaking News today – Thursday 6 March 2025
Business & Tech News Google Launches Experimental AI Search Engine Google has launched an experimental version of its search engine that completely utilises an AI-generated summary of search results. The new feature, available to subscribers of Google One AI Premium, can be accessed via the results page for any search query by clicking on a
Millions in Tax Payer Money Saved – Diving License Card Machine Contract to be Cancelled
An Investigation will save taxpayers as much as R898.597 million, thanks to whistle-blowers, OUTA, and a responsive minister and action by the Auditor General of South Africa. An investigation by the Organisation for Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) identified irregularities in the acquisition of the large driving licence card machine tender, that has now resulted in
Apple iPad M3 Launched
Apple has introduced its faster, more powerful iPad Air, built with the latest M3 chip and built with Apple Intelligence integration. iPad Air with M3 provides Apple’s advanced graphics architecture for the new iPad Air for the first time, with its power-efficient performance and portability improving the product to a new level. The iPad Air is almost
Keeping the Lights on in Africa
While there is the possibility of a promising future in the development of African renewable energy development, the continent still needs to balance its current dominant reliance on fossil fuels and the need to rapidly develop industries and manufacturing capabilities to boost economies and job creation. The African continent today has the largest population of
Breaking News today – Wednesday 5 March 2025
Business & Tech News Open AI Court Case to go on Trial: A U.S. District Court Judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has said that she will agree to expedite a trial on the issue of Open AI converting from a non-profit entity, to be set-down for later this year. This was announced after she had declined
Satellite Connectivity in Africa – New Partnership
Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) and Eutelsat have today announced a strategic partnership it believes will bridge the digital divide through satellite connectivity in Africa and the Middle East. The new service is aiming to connect isolated areas with broadband access, helping to grow digital inclusion in the region. As part of this multi-year
Tesla Powerwall 3 Revolutionises Energy Storage in South Africa
South Africa has now officially welcomed the Tesla Powerwall 3, marking a significant step forward in home energy storage. Available through Segen South Africa, the Powerwall 3 is designed to provide reliable backup power, unmatched efficiency, and complete energy autonomy. For homeowners and businesses seeking to take charge of their energy supply, this latest innovation
GNU Not Decided on Budget Yet Despite Reports
While there have been reports circulating from the South African Ministry of Finance that the revised government 2025/2026 budget has been finalised by the caucus of the Government of National Unity (GNU), there have been statements made by other members of the GNU that indicate that the budget is not finalised yet. GNU Parners Indicate
The Future of Influencer Marketing in Africa
The creative influencer economy in Africa is estimated to be worth around $3 billion, and is projected to grow to grow to a massive $18 billion in the next five years. Sadly many African creators struggle to access brand partnerships and scale their careers into sustainable businesses. At the same time, brands often lack the
Breaking News today – Tuesday 4 March 2025
Business & Tech News Libyan Oil Exploration to Commence: The Chair of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Libya, Masoud Suleman, yesterday announced that they are preparing to initiate a round of oil exploration bidding. This would be the first such bidding round in over 17-years. Libya is the Second largest oil producing nation in
Maharishi CEO and Datatec Chair Discuss Landmark Donation to Empower Students
Dr. Taddy Blecher, CEO of Maharishi, and Maya Makanjee, Chair of the Datatec Board and the Datatec Educational and Technology Foundation, discuss a significant new chapter for the Maharishi Invincibility Institute. Datatec’s generous donation of three fully-equipped computer laboratories is a powerful step in supporting the Institute’s mission to ensure every student, regardless of their
AI-RAN Solution to Optimize Network Performance
Red Hat, Inc., and SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) today announced the implementation of AI-RAN to optimise power consumption and networking performance using Red Hat OpenShift, a leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. With this collaboration, Red Hat and SoftBank are addressing many of the long-standing RAN implementation challenges that service providers often face, such as
Google to Double Price of Google Drive's 100GB Storage Plan in Nigeria
Google has announced a significant increase in the monthly subscription fee for its 100GB Google Drive storage plan in Nigeria, raising the cost from ₦950 (R11,82) to ₦1,900 (R23,63). This price adjustment will come into effect on March 28, 2025. In a notification sent to its customers, Google informed them: "The price will automatically increase
January 2025 Sees Trade Deficit Jump to R16.4 Billion in South Africa
South Africa started 2025 with a decline in trade performance, posting a preliminary trade balance deficit of R16.4 billion in January. According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), this deficit stemmed from exports of R149.0 billion and imports of R165.4 billion. Key Factors Behind the Trade Imbalance The trade performance for January 2025 represents
Veeam and Microsoft Expand Partnership to Drive AI-Powered Data Protection and Recovery Solutions
Veeam® Software has announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft, highlighted by a strategic equity investment from Microsoft in Veeam. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development of advanced AI solutions designed to help organizations protect, recover, and unlock more value from their data. With 77% of the Fortune 500 and 67% of the Global 2000