151 Global shipping companies such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd were among the first to reroute their vessels for safety. The Port of Cape Town has recorded a 112% surge in diverted vessels,…
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Mitel WX – a single comms framework for the entire workforce
140 Mitel, a global leader in business communications, has announced Mitel WX (MWX), a next-generation core communications app framework. With MWX, organisations can connect the entire workforce, from front-line and mobile employees…
Is Mercedes-Benz SA in trouble? Carmaker in talks with GWM to share factory
150 The deal would help GWM meet its demand for its South African offerings, which includes the Haval brand. Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is reportedly in discussions with GWM to co-manufacture vehicles…
Ambassador Bozell flags scale of US tech investment in South Africa
141 Leo Brent Bozell III. Image: Gage Skidmore The US’s new ambassador to South Africa has pointed to the deep footprint of American technology companies in the local economy, signalling that Washington…
The 90% renewal story behind Cisco Enterprise Agreements
131 Renewals are one of the clearest indicators of value in any technology relationship. When more than 90% of customers renew their Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA), it tells us something important. It…
Gauteng budget: Here’s where the money is going
125 Infrastructure project will be prioritised but little mention of water, crime or the appointment of a new Gautrain operator. Gauteng will receive over R500 billion over the next three years as…
Africa leads the world in stablecoin adoption
120 BVNK co-founder Chris Harmse The use cases for stablecoin adoption are stronger in Africa, where formal banking channels are weaker than in more developed markets. A new report from BVNK and…
South Africa’s energy future hinges on getting wheeling right
159 South Africa’s renewable energy industry has seen significant traction in the last 10-15 years, with a notable ramp-up in the last six months. The sector is poised for significant growth as…
Absa sounds warning on energy prices, rand, as profits climb to record
148 But it is ‘very unlikely that the global environment would trigger the onset of a rate hiking cycle’. Absa Group has warned that “a prolonged bout of military action in the…
Eskom tariffs to surge on 1 April as Nersa blunder hits home
135 Energy regulator Nersa has officially approved average electricity tariff increases of 8.76% for Eskom direct customers and 9.01% for municipalities for the 2026/2027 financial year – once again pushing up the…