162 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…
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Mitel WX – a single comms framework for the entire workforce
159 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…
Ambassador Bozell flags scale of US tech investment in South Africa
168 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
155 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…
Africa leads the world in stablecoin adoption
143 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
177 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…
Eskom tariffs to surge on 1 April as Nersa blunder hits home
159 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…
Weaver Fintech’s retail roots fade as fintech engine roars
183 Homechoice CEO Sean Wibberley Weaver Fintech, the JSE-listed Mauritius-domiciled group formerly known as Homechoice International, reported a 23% jump in revenue to R5.5-billion for the year ended 31 December 2025 on…
Absa impairs R2.4-billion in software after strategy rethink
175 Absa Group has written off R2.4-billion in software assets after a revision of its overall strategy led to changes in investment priorities and faster-than-expected technology obsolescence, its annual financial statements show….
Microsoft bets on Anthropic as it loosens ties with OpenAI
175 The company on Monday unveiled Copilot Cowork, a tool based on Anthropic’s viral Claude Cowork offering, which has captivated Silicon Valley with its ability to handle complex tasks such as creating…