146 AI adoption across the jobs value chain is causing a seismic shift in the education-to-jobs pipeline, with students, teachers and companies changing their behaviours. Speaking at a public sector CEOs roundtable…
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Why South Africa’s SMEs need digital partners, not more digital tools
174 Sannesh Beharie, managing executive at Vodacom Business Digital transformation isn’t an abstract possibility for South Africa’s small and medium enterprises. It’s a practical necessity to cut costs and improve revenue and…
MTN mmWave trials show promise for extending 5G broadband reach
178 MTN South Africa’s Zoltan Miklos MTN South Africa and US-based Pivotal Commware have completed joint field trials showing how 5G millimetre-wave (mmWave) repeater technology can significantly expand broadband reach for fixed-wireless…
From seats to outcomes – why enterprise software is being repriced
164 The recent volatility across global software markets has been labelled a “SaaSpocalypse”. Billions in market value were wiped out in days. Commentators rushed to declare that AI agents would bypass applications…
China’s Chery to launch iCAUR brand in May in South Africa
132 Chery will launch its iCAUR V23 electric sports utility vehicle brand in South Africa in May, it said late on Tuesday, as China’s largest car exporter pursues sales growth in new…
GSMA coalition targets $40 smartphone to connect millions across Africa
186 The GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition — comprising six of the largest mobile operators in Africa — on Tuesday announced that six countries on the continent have been earmarked for the launch…
Bold reforms needed to fix Stem education in South Africa
163 South Africa has long acknowledged the essential role of Stem (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in economic growth, innovation and competitiveness. Yet despite years of policy focus, structural barriers continue…
VC’s centre of gravity is shifting
149 The author, Endeavor South Africa CEO Alison Collier A structural shift is under way in global venture capital, with investors increasingly turning to emerging markets as performance in traditional tech hubs…
Discovery goes all-in on AI
182 Discovery Group CEO Adrian Gore Discovery is placing artificial intelligence at the centre of its growth strategy, launching what it calls Vitality AI as it seeks to transform how it engages…
PCF’s AAA+ vouchers deliver predictable data spend
137 Usage-based pricing is all about aligning revenue with customer value. However, without proper control, it can easily lead to bill shock, which will inevitably erode trust. In the areas of connectivity,…