98 The recent volatility across global software markets has been labelled a “SaaSpocalypse”. Billions in market value were wiped out in days. Commentators rushed to declare that AI agents would bypass applications…
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China’s Chery to launch iCAUR brand in May in South Africa
87 Chery will launch its iCAUR V23 electric sports utility vehicle brand in South Africa in May, it said late on Tuesday, as China’s largest car exporter pursues sales growth in new…
GSMA coalition targets $40 smartphone to connect millions across Africa
130 The GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition — comprising six of the largest mobile operators in Africa — on Tuesday announced that six countries on the continent have been earmarked for the launch…
Bold reforms needed to fix Stem education in South Africa
95 South Africa has long acknowledged the essential role of Stem (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in economic growth, innovation and competitiveness. Yet despite years of policy focus, structural barriers continue…
VC’s centre of gravity is shifting
96 The author, Endeavor South Africa CEO Alison Collier A structural shift is under way in global venture capital, with investors increasingly turning to emerging markets as performance in traditional tech hubs…
Discovery goes all-in on AI
128 Discovery Group CEO Adrian Gore Discovery is placing artificial intelligence at the centre of its growth strategy, launching what it calls Vitality AI as it seeks to transform how it engages…
PCF’s AAA+ vouchers deliver predictable data spend
88 Usage-based pricing is all about aligning revenue with customer value. However, without proper control, it can easily lead to bill shock, which will inevitably erode trust. In the areas of connectivity,…
Paratus Zambia adds next-generation fixed-wireless technology
96 Paratus Zambia, a leading provider of data centre, cloud and connectivity solutions, has once again demonstrated its leadership in the telecommunications sector with the introduction of Tarana’s next-generation fixed-wireless access (ngFWA)…
iOCO expects up to 58% jump in interim earnings
99 JSE-listed IT services group iOCO expects to report a further improvement in earnings for the six months to end-January 2026, further putting its historical debt and governance challenges behind it. It…
Sixty60 notches up R11.9-billion in sales in six months
99 Shoprite Holdings has disclosed revenue for its on-demand digital platform Sixty60, with the service generating R11.9-billion in sales in the six months to 28 December 2025. The figure was published in…