Microsoft will increase prices for its Microsoft 365 productivity suites globally starting in July 2026 for commercial and government clients, the company said on Thursday. The move comes as Microsoft’s suite, which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint, faces growing competition from Google’s products. The price hike will affect businesses and public sector agencies, with small…
Devon Remmington, Director at Brilliant Cloud. For South African retailers, Black Friday and the December holiday season offer a chance to cash in on a countrywide shopping spree that is expected to generate over R150 billion in sales over Black Friday weekend alone this year. However, without effective ERP to streamline fulfilment, a seasonal bonanza…
The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has received approval from energy regulator Nersa for its market operator licence. The licence allows the NTCSA to operate and administer a new electricity market platform in accordance with the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act. It said this marks the next step in establishing a “fair and competitive” electricity…
Jensen Huang, NVIDIA founder and CEO, has a Q&A session at a press conference during the APEC CEO summit on October 31, 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea. Woohae Cho | Getty Images News | Getty Images Even Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang couldn’t save the tech and artificial intelligence trade this week. The chip giant’s talismanic…
Bill Ford (L) Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic, and Philippe Laffont (R) founder and portfolio manager of Coatue Management, speak during CNBC’s Delivering Alpha event in New York City on Nov. 13, 2025. Adam Jeffery | CNBC The biggest investors in the world often have a greater focus on the private than public markets,…
Advocate Pansy Tlakula, chairperson of the Information Regulator. South Africa’s Information Regulator is in a legal “battle” with Google and Meta after the tech giants refused to hand over records, claiming South African law doesn’t apply to them despite doing business in the country. This is according to advocate Pansy Tlakula, chairman of the Information…
Young African innovators, creators, and changemakers honoured at the Future Awards Africa 2025. Meet the winners of the 19th Future Awards Africa On Saturday, 8 November 2025, Africa’s most promising young talents gathered at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, for the 19th edition of The Future Awards Africa. It was an unforgettable night as the boldest…
With the ability to deliver exceptional customer experience (CX) becoming a crucial part of modern business strategy, many organisations are discovering that traditional customer service models no longer serve their needs adequately. Customers are now looking for immediate, personalised engagements on the channel of their choice. They expect service to be available on their terms…
Vodacom has launched its ambitious Summer 2025 specials, featuring a blend of aggressive data bundles, extended free access to premium streaming services, and a massive rewards program designed to make eight customers millionaires. The promotions cater to both prepaid and contract customers and are available until the end of February. Read: Sony ULT Field 5…
Starlink will comply with South African black economic empowerment legislation, is ready to launch services in the country and will spend R2.5-billion doing so, a company executive said on Tuesday. Ryan Goodnight, senior director in charge of market access at Starlink owner SpaceX, told the annual general meeting of South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association…
