130 Outsourcing contracts often come with two invoices. The first is the one you sign: a low hourly rate that looks too good to ignore. The second arrives later: the cost of…
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How MSB Micro Systems helps resellers deliver always-on enterprise APN
146 In the Southern Africa region, mobile connectivity has become a boardroom priority. Companies no longer treat it as a utility expense; it is a critical enabler of revenue, telemetry, worker productivity…
SA GDP records modest growth in final quarter of 2025, thanks to household spending
164 Real GDP increased by 1.1% in 2025, following a 0.5% increase in 2024. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealed that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4% in the…
Port of Cape Town feels the Middle East conflict’s impact
158 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,…
Mitel WX – a single comms framework for the entire workforce
145 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
159 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
151 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
139 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
129 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
128 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…