For years, new equipment was seen as the safe choice, while refurbished equipment was treated as a compromise. That assumption was always fragile. The last few years have shown that when supply chains come under pressure, refurbished technology often outperforms new hardware. In a market defined by chip shortages, long lead times and volatile pricing,…
South African companies are paying to train newly hired tech graduates because universities are not supplying the digital skills employers need. As employers continue to shift hiring towards proven skills and certifications, pressure is mounting on education and training providers to respond faster. That’s according to industry experts, including Hloni Mokenela, MD of Africa Analysis…
Restored Cheonggyecheon at night, Seoul. Renan Gicquel | Moment Open | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi plunged as much as 5% Friday, leading another weak session in Asia markets after a tech-led rout on Wall Street. The South Korean index pared losses and was last down 3.65%; the small-cap Kosdaq was also down 3.65%. Index…
The global competition for technology talent is intensifying. Across the US and Europe, organisations are facing longer hiring cycles, rising costs and persistent shortages in experienced software engineers. Research from firms such as Gartner and McKinsey1 continues to highlight the same challenge: demand for digital skills is growing faster than supply. As a result, companies…
South African technology entrepreneurs are among the most creative and resilient in the world, with some of the most successful homegrown start-ups having gone on to tackle international markets. Some choose to stick closely to their South African roots as they grow, never selling the businesses to external investors. Others, however, catch the eye of…
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David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK). The rapid growth of digital banking is creating opportunities for cyber criminals to use deepfake technology, particularly AI-generated voice and video scams, to commit fraud. Experts warn of deepfake investment content and impersonation tactics spread on social media and messaging apps. This is according to global financial…
Smart ID cards are key to the DHA’s modernisation programme. (Photograph by DHA) The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) issued over four million smart ID cards in 2025, the highest rate of delivery in the history of the department. For the 2025 calendar year, the department says a total of 4 002 964 smart ID…
Do you know a woman who is making a real difference through mentorship in tech? Nominate her for the Mentor of the Year Award. Behind every successful tech career is often a mentor who opened doors, shared hard-earned knowledge and helped others navigate their path with confidence. Nominations are now open for the Mentor of…
African tech startups raised US$4.1 billion in 2025, up 25% from a year earlier, marking the strongest funding year since 2022, according to Partech’s annual Africa Tech Venture Capital Report released January 22, 2026. Equity funding reached US$2.4 billion, an 8% increase year on year, across 462 deals. Debt financing climbed to a record US$1.6…
