The power behind transformation is not the cloud

The power behind transformation is not the cloud

Luke Bainbridge, Azure Channel Manager, Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa. Cloud computing is something every business is now expected to master. From global manufacturers to fintech disruptors, organisations are scaling, innovating and competing in the cloud. But not all clouds are created equal. As the market matures, the conversation is shifting away from simply migrating infrastructure and…

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After mobile, Capitec Connect eyes home broadband push

After mobile, Capitec Connect eyes home broadband push

Capitec Bank’s mobile virtual network operator, Capitec Connect, more than doubled its net income contribution to R442-million in the year to 28 February 2026, as subscribers, data traffic and voice minutes all surged. The Cell C-hosted operator, which launched in late 2022, reported 1.5 million clients active in the past three months of the reporting…

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Warehouse software delays cost Clicks R175m

Warehouse software delays cost Clicks R175m

Clicks’ retail trading was further affected by aggressive competitor discounting during the festive season. (Image source: Clicks) Pharmacy retail giant Clicks’ retail revenue has been negatively impacted by delays in implementing a warehouse management system at the company’s distribution centre in Cape Town. This emerged yesterday when Clicks published its interim financial results for the…

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South Africans pivot toward AI and e-commerce subscriptions

South Africans pivot toward AI and e-commerce subscriptions

South African consumers are fundamentally reshaping their digital spending habits, moving away from traditional entertainment towards services that prioritize productivity, functional value, and everyday convenience. According to the Discovery Bank SpendTrend26 report, while the overall volume of online subscriptions is rising, the “composition of the basket” has shifted toward utility-driven tools like Artificial Intelligence (AI)…

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