John Press, Surface business unit head at Core At a time when South Africa is searching for new pathways to job creation and digital growth, local IT resellers are being invited to join a new initiative aimed at expanding opportunities in the technology sector. Core Group’s Microsoft Surface Reseller Programme gives small and mid-sized technology…
Being busy should not be an excuse for poor customer service. (Image: Camsoft) This morning I experienced something we’ve all become accustomed to, says Mark Annett, Head of CRM Sales at Camsoft CRM Solutions. I e-mailed a medical provider and, within seconds, received an automated response thanking me for my e-mail and politely informing me…
From left, Stefan Frank-Schultz, executive: technical; Samantha Geyser, executive: operations; Nigel Hendrickse, executive; and Naomi Fourie, exco: finance Paratus Namibia has been named Namibia’s Most Reliable Internet Provider at the 2026 Best of Namibia Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. The Best of Namibia Awards celebrate businesses, brands and personalities that demonstrate…
From left: Stefan Frank-Schultz, Executive: Technical; Samantha Geyser, Executive: Operations; Nigel Hendrickse, Executive; Naomi Fourie, Exco – Finance. Paratus Namibia has been named Namibia’s Most Reliable Internet Provider at the 2026 Best of Namibia Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. The Best of Namibia Awards celebrate businesses, brands and personalities that demonstrate…
The cost of South African internet domains is going up by 6.2% from 1 October – an increase well above inflation, despite the fee being set under what the .za Domain Name Authority (.zadna) describes as a CPI-linked pricing methodology. .Zadna, the statutory regulator of the .za namespace, said on Friday that the registry fee…
AI is reshaping ERP strategies as companies pivot to adapt amid digital transformation, budget pressures and evolving business priorities. (Image: 123RF) AI is reshaping the enterprise software landscape, influencing decisions on enterprise resource planning (ERP) migration, upgrades and management, according to technology professionals. Companies are reviewing their ERP strategies as they balance digital transformation goals…
The bakkie wars just got another jolt of electricity. BYD has launched the Shark 6 Performance in South Africa, a 350kW plug-in hybrid double cab that sprints from 0-100km/h in 5.5s – proper hot-hatch pace from something you can load with firewood. The standard Shark 6 already snatched the title of South Africa’s most powerful…
iOCO has made its second acquisition in four months. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Official images) Having pivoted into profitability and resolved legacy issues stemming from its time as EOH, iOCO has announced its second acquisition in four months, buying South African enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions provider Astraia Technologies. The deal follows iOCO’s purchase of…
Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at the opening ceremony of the World AI Conference in Shanghai. Ng Han Guan/Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday cast Beijing as the champion of a new global AI order, using China’s premier tech conference to promote open-source technology and challenge US influence over the rules…
Visa’s Michael Berner, group country manager of Southern and Eastern Africa, outlines the future of stablecoins, digital payments, financial inclusion and how AI is fueling the rise of agentic commerce. #visa #agenticai Stablecoins will have a transformational outcome for Africa’s financial services ecosystem, especially for those countries struggling with the availability of foreign currency. So…
