307 Although Eskom and even Transnet have stabilised, they have to sustain this to grow the economy and be competitive. It is time for the country’s state-owned enterprises such as Eskom and…
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AI takeover: 180 094 people retrenched globally in the tech sector
277 However, some companies, like Volkswagen, have decided to pause the adoption of automation to protect jobs. Many companies have begun adopting automation and artificial intelligence (AI) for various reasons. However,…
South Africa and Europe must forge new EV value chain, says BMW boss
338 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,…
PMI rebound signals recovery, but job losses and rising costs remain a concern
254 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
383 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
392 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
389 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
362 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
271 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
315 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,…