Category: In the News

Ventureburn: Value trumps price in the quest for business success

In today’s fiercely competitive marketplace, where businesses and consumers alike are often lured by the siren call of a bargain, a seasoned industry executive cautions against prioritising price above all else.

Bizcommunity: A clever way to improve service delivery

It’s no secret that South Africa has a service delivery problem. In the run up to elections, government departments and state owned enterprises (SOEs) have come under the microscope for their ability to deliver on big budget items like infrastructure and health. Then there are the regular power outages (even in areas not being load shed), water outages, and potholes.

Cover: Root and TFG win Insurance Implementation Leader award

Insurtech Root platform and its customer TFG (The Foschini Group) last week won the Insurance Implementation Leader category of the Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2024.

eNCA: Online shopping surges in SA but cards decline

A study released by World Wide Worx found that South Africa’s online retail sector surged to R71-billion last year.

The study released in partnership with Mastercard, Peach Payments, and Ask Afrika, shows that Checkers 60, Woolworths Dash and Pick N Pay’s ASAP have become the bread and butter for many e-shoppers.

Daily Maverick: SA consumers become more tech-savvy, but payment security concerns remain

A groundbreaking study by World Wide Worx and partners reveals that South Africa’s booming online retail sector hit R71-billion last year, hindered by payment failures and credit card woes, as consumer trust in online shopping remains a cautious 18.6%.

ITWeb: Talent on-demand platform Outsized bolsters leadership

Talent on-demand platform Outsized has made a series of senior appointments to lead its global growth strategy.

Which VoIP: Euphoria Telecom: Choosing Systems That Build Resilience Is Key To Business Success

How quickly a business is able to respond in the face of a disruption could make or break it. In a difficult economic landscape, it’s critical to use systems that ensure that the show goes on, even when the lights don’t.

Tech Financials: How AI And IoT Are Powering Disruption In Some Of South Africa’s Key Industries

Separately, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are already driving significant development in industries like manufacturing and banking, but in tandem, the two technologies present powerful opportunities in a wide range of sectors.

IT-Online: AI and robotics skills can help children thrive in the digital age

With companies placing increasing importance on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data skills, schools should be incorporating subjects like AI and robotics to help pupils master them early on.