The pace of business moves so quickly today that companies need more than just technology. They need solutions that work together seamlessly. They must manage the challenge of managing complex IT procurement while also identifying opportunities for automation and more intelligent workflows. By combining access to essential hardware with expertise in implementing automation, organisations can…
On Christmas Day in 1497, Vasco da Gama rounded the southern tip of Africa. He named the land he encountered Natalis–Portuguese for Christmas. Today, it is known as KwaZulu-Natal. Da Gama’s voyage opened a new maritime artery linking Europe directly to India, bypassing the overland routes controlled by Arab and Ottoman intermediaries. It was not…
Julia Finnis-Bedford Pressure on Cape Town’s film industry is rising beyond the threats by the mercurial US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on films produced outside America. Artificial intelligence is giving creators the ability to synthesise landscapes that would otherwise require productions to be on location, leading to a decrease in the number of…
The City of Cape Town’s latest tender calls for a service provider to supply, install, operationalise and provide post-go-live stabilisation support for the SAP ERP solution. With the year’s end firmly on the horizon, activity on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal is starting to shift to projects that will be considered in 2026. However, there is…
The Western Cape Government Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) will host its upcoming Tech Talks Series on 25 and the 26 November at UVU Africa, aimed at helping small and medium enterprises better understand and adopt technology in a practical, accessible way. The two events brings together SMMEs, industry experts, and ecosystem partners…
Sunitha Chalam. Contrasting the growth of international cyber breaches with the sharpening of local regulations, Sunitha Chalam will deliver an informative and thought-provoking presentation on this topic as her keynote address at the Cape Town leg of the 2026 ITWeb Security Summit. A specialist in crisis communications and management, Chalam’s presentation: ‘Global breaches, local rules:…
With the countdown on to the premiere of Maina Gielgud’s Giselle at The Baxter, Cape Ballet Africa has announced the principal cast and international guest artist for the performances this November. Giselle is one of ballet’s most beloved romantic masterpieces, that shares a story of love and betrayal. It will be presented from 13 to…
MaxiCharger DC Fast units installed by Autel Energy at Cape Town’s Arrowgate Depot, forming the backbone of South Africa’s largest EV bus charging hub with capacity to expand to 50 chargers and 120 buses by 2025. Autel Energy, a global leader in smart and sustainable EV charging solutions, today announced its pivotal role in South…
Cape Town, South Africa — A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia, led by the country’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, is currently in Cape Town to attend the Africa Water Investment Summit. The summit brings together African leaders, policymakers, and development partners with the goal of accelerating investment in…
The Koeberg nuclear power station north of Cape Town. Image: Eskom The environment minister on Friday upheld a previous decision granting environmental authorisation for state-owned power utility Eskom to build and operate a new nuclear power station in the Western Cape. Environmentalists had appealed against the original 2017 authorisation for a new 4GW nuclear power…
