241 BMW South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen South Africa and Europe should collaborate on building an alternative “value chain” for electric vehicle components such as batteries to reduce dependence on China,…
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PMI rebound signals recovery, but job losses and rising costs remain a concern
179 The increase was driven by the domestic market, as global demand remained under pressure and complicated by steep US tariffs. The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 2.7 points to…
Digicloud Africa now an official Google SecOps distributor for Africa
280 In a move set to expand both Digicloud Africa and Google Cloud’s footprint across Africa, Digicloud Africa has been appointed as a distributor of Google security operations (SecOps) products in Africa….
AWS recognises BBD with dual accolades
290 BBD has been recognised with two accolades from Amazon Web Services, demonstrating its exceptional cloud capabilities and commitment to customer success. The company has officially been named an AWS Premier Tier…
South Africa is rapidly becoming a hyperconnected country
262 The capacity and reach of the undersea cable infrastructure connecting South Africa to the world is growing at a rapid pace, with a surge in AI workloads expected to drive further…
RTMC CFO also suspended due to whistleblower allegations
270 Follows CEO Makhosini Msibi being placed on precautionary suspension in July. Whistleblower allegations have now led to Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) chief financial officer Liana Moolman also being placed on…
Disney+ expands in South Africa with live sports
193 Disney+ added ESPN and ESPN2 to its South African streaming line-up on Thursday, giving subscribers access to international sporting leagues at no extra cost. The new channels bring live and studio…
Microsoft cloud migration needs more than a road map
227 There is no shortage of guidance when it comes to cloud migration. Microsoft alone offers a vast ecosystem of tools, templates and frameworks, particularly around Azure, to help customers move infrastructure,…
Fidelity guarantee fund ordered to pay RAF claimant, after attorneys stole payout
216 Fund received 116 claims against Chueu Attorneys valued at R82.7m. SCA says the firm handled 6 000 files with an estimated R6.2bn gross value before its demise. The Legal Practitioners Fidelity…
Hijacked eFiling profiles expose weak links across Sars, police, CIPC and banks
230 A draft report by the Office of the Tax Ombudsman has found that the mechanisms put in place by the South African Revenue Service to assist taxpayers who fall victim to…