Huawei South Africa Connect 2026 explores how South Africa can scale AI across industries
Huawei held its flagship Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, bringing together 2,900 leaders from government and industry to examine how AI and intelligent digital infrastructure can help South African organisations adopt AI at scale. Under the theme…
WHX returns to Johannesburg as global medtech giants compete for South Africa’s R18.4bn (USD 1.12bn) medical device market
South Africa’s healthcare economy is entering its most commercially concentrated phase yet, with global medical technology manufacturers accelerating their push for market share in a region now valued at over R18.4 billion (USD 1.12 billion) in…
Retail’s Next Profit Lever Isn’t on the Shelf
Why procurement of goods not for resale has become one of retail’s biggest untapped opportunities to improve profitability. As South African retailers navigate sluggish consumer demand, rising operating costs and relentless pressure on margins, the next…
From guarding prison cells to fighting cyber crime at Africa’s largest retailer
Edward Adonis (48) once guarded and taught juvenile offenders at Drakenstein Correctional Services. He now helps to protect one of South Africa’s largest retail technology infrastructures from cyber threats as a Systems Vulnerability Engineer in the…
Is the MVNO market getting overcrowded?
Not so long ago, launching a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) was about disrupting the telecoms market. The early entrants in this space saw an opportunity to offer consumers greater choice and lower prices without having to bear the cost of…
Beyond the Greatest Rivalry: Rugby Legend Dan Carter Comes to South Africa as Unorthodox Group and Coral Communications Launch a New Platform
Women’s Month collaboration between two Black women-led businesses transforms one of world rugby’s greatest occasions into a platform for leadership, business growth, corporate partnerships and Africa’s growing role as a global sporting…
Sovereign cloud needs proof
Sovereign cloud has moved from a technical preference to a board-level conversation in South Africa. Much of the debate focuses on where the data is hosted. While important, the discussion must go further than that. A local data centre can reduce risk,…
Rewriting the rules of buying – smarter local buying could reboot South Africa’s manufacturing sector
South Africa’s manufacturing sector has become largely stagnant, with years of factory closures, shrinking order books, rising input costs and erratic demand hollowing out industrial capacity that once anchored hundreds of thousands of jobs. Yet this…
Africa Unites Behind New Golf Tourism Convention to Drive Investment, Tourism and Economic Growth
Africa is home to some of the world’s most spectacular golf courses, breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable tourism experiences. Yet despite its enormous potential, the continent accounts for only a small share of the global golf tourism market.…
Fire safety cannot be left until the end of construction
In construction, fire safety can look like something that belongs near the end of a project, when plans are checked, inspections take place, and handover documents are prepared. In reality, the important decisions are made much earlier. A specified…