Mena Migally, regional VP for EMEA East at Veeam. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services and cyber security technologies is changing how technology partners position themselves in the market. Distributors expect the channel to play a bigger role in helping companies navigate increasingly complex environments. Speaking at the Veeam ProPartner Summit last…
Rising e-commerce and digital adoption are accelerating buy-now-pay-later growth across South Africa. South Africa’s buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) market is rapidly expanding, driven by growing consumer demand for flexible payment options, rising e-commerce adoption and increasing financial pressure on households. This is according to new research by TransUnion South Africa, titled: “Access, visibility and consequence: Understanding the…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says China has become Africa’s dominant business partner because Western countries often fail to provide the financing support needed for large-scale industrial projects, forcing African businesses and governments to lean heavily on Chinese firms. Business mogul and African billionaire Aliko Dangote has said China currently dominates business across Africa because…
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.
Game on! Why a fast, reliable fibre internet connection is key to the success of SAʼs gaming landscape. In 2024, South Africaʼs gaming industry was valued at over R3 billion. While mobile gaming accounts for the majority of this revenue, more South Africans are turning to gaming as a form of social entertainment, and also…
AI shopping tools gain traction, yet most South Africans still prefer human customer service interactions. (Image created with ChatGPT) Artificial intelligence (AI), digital wallets and crypto-currency linked payments are rapidly changing how South Africans shop and transact, according to new research from Visa. The latest Spending Shift Survey was commissioned by Visa and conducted by…
The Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS), a groundbreaking platform designed to connect Africa’s untapped sovereign assets with global private capital, was officially launched today. Co-founded by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, former president of the African Development Bank Group, and Margery Kraus, founder and executive chair of APCO, the platform is poised to become a catalyst for…
Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape and form. The resulting product proved invaluable for everyday tasks. Sharp-edged rock fragments were manufactured to suit various…
As ComzAfrica celebrates its 15th anniversary, the home-grown technology company reflects on a decade and a half of shaping digital financial services across the continent. Founded in 2010 by three Rwandans, ComzAfrica has grown from solving airtime distribution challenges to powering digital lending, payments, electricity access, and essential utilities for millions of Africans. Now active…
The ITWeb CISO Retreat 2026, part of the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, will cover several pertinent topics related to building resilience in an ever-evolving threat landscape. ITWeb will host C-level executives at an exclusive 2026 CISO Retreat. The event aims to provide insight on navigating the future of security with strategic leadership. The by-invitation-only retreat…
