Evan Damon, Wholesale Channel Manager at Wanatel. For many years, number portability in South Africa has been more theory than practice. Businesses, particularly those using non-geographic ranges such as 0800, 086 and 087 numbers, often felt locked into their incumbent providers. The complexity of porting, the lack of co-ordination across networks and the risk of…
Wehann Kritzinger, cyber security software specialist, iOCO South Africa. Businesses are faced with mounting pressure in the midst of global digital-first economies. South African organisations are not immune to this trend. With increasing cyber crime and stringent regulatory compliance mandates, such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), managing how data is being processed…
In a marketplace where every brand is competing for attention, a new player is redefining how businesses connect with their audiences through promotional merchandise. MerchGuru Promotional Goods Expert has officially launched, offering brands a smarter, story-driven approach to promotional goods — combining creative strategy, quality craftsmanship, and end-to-end service. Backed by Abstract7 Creative Media Solutions,…
Companies are expecting to incur more costs as a result of poorly implemented autonomous systems. Shapecharge | E+ | Getty Images Artificial intelligence capabilities are developing rapidly and companies globally are frantically trying to keep up and implement AI tools, but there are consequences to sloppy execution. In fact, 79% of companies globally expect to…
If you’re running a small business these days, you’re basically living and dying by your Wi-Fi. Everything’s digital: payments, checkout, even your grandma’s cake shop is syncing inventory with some cloud service. And when the internet bombs out? Boom. Everything grinds to a halt. Customers get cranky, sales vanish and you end up staring at…
Unlock the potential of your online business. Transaction Junction (TJ), which positions itself as a leading southern African fintech innovator, has partnered with e-commerce payments company Boodil for the official launch of a new e-commerce payment solution for Shopify merchants. Engineered to empower businesses with a highly cost-effective, no-fuss, plug-and-play solution, the platform offers Shopify…
For the second time, Rwanda hosted the Giants of Africa Festival from July 26 to August 2, bringing together 320 young campers from 20 African countries. Over eight days, the event blended basketball, education, culture, and entertainment under the theme of “a borderless Africa.” Off the court, local business owners enjoyed the opportunities that came…
Understanding data resilience. ITWeb, in partnership with Veeam, conducted a survey on just how prepared businesses in SA and Africa are to recover from a ransomware or cyber attack, as well as the resources they have at their disposal to help them recover. A total of 208 valid responses were captured, with 64% of respondents…
South African enterprises are rapidly integrating generative AI (GenAI) into their operations, but most are doing so without formal strategies, dedicated leadership, or the infrastructure required to maximise value and minimise risk. This is the key finding of the newly released South African Generative AI Roadmap 2025, based on a study by World Wide Worx…
A smarter, well-structured intranet can make a real difference. Ever heard the question: “Where do I find that document again?” It is one of the most common frustrations in the workplace – and usually a sign that something deeper is broken. In many organisations, productivity does not fail because of a lack of technology. It…
