While concerns about the circular economy have largely been centred around climate change, sustainability targets, and the global e-waste crisis. South Africa’s unique issues mean businesses often prioritise more urgent matters like crime, power constraints, inflation, and operational uncertainty.
READ MORESouth African e-commerce sellers that ship single items directly to the United States (U.S.) remain under pressure after the U.S. Supreme Court failed to deliver a long-anticipated ruling on President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, offering no indication of when a decision might come.
READ MOREAs businesses in South Africa prepare for 2026, leaders across the ICT landscape predict a pivotal shift from AI awareness to AI execution.
The past year has served as a proving ground, where the initial hype around artificial intelligence gave way to a more pragmatic approach focused on tangible returns on investment and efficiency.
READ MOREThe 2025 Jem HR Deskless Worker Pulse report paints a stark picture of the “two economies” operating within South African businesses. Based on deep research into the lives of the country’s frontline workforce, it reveals a demographic defined by resilience and ambition, yet crippled by spatial apartheid, dangerous commutes, and financial fragility.
READ MOREIn a resounding testament to the growing dominance of digital commerce, Peach Payments announced a staggering 93% uplift in sales processed during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend compared to 2024.
READ MORELeadership is often equated with authority and volume. Early in my career, I thought being the loudest voice in the room created the greatest influence. Experience has taught me otherwise. Real impact comes from listening, because listening builds understanding and trust, and leads to action.
READ MORECyber-attacks are getting smarter, faster, and more personal, and even the best security technology can’t stop them if people keep clicking on the wrong links.
Craig Freer, director of managed services provider Qwerti, says businesses are fighting a new kind of battle, one that no longer targets servers and firewalls but the people behind the screens.
READ MOREThe era of adopting artificial intelligence simply because it is the “must-do cool thing” is officially over. As African businesses look toward 2026, the focus has shifted entirely from broad experimentation to demonstrable return on investment (ROI). According to Cliff de Wit, Chief Innovation Officer at ADG, the market is entering a phase of discernment where business value takes precedence over novelty.
READ MOREBuying laptops and desktops outright ties up cash in depreciating assets. Device-as-a-Service (DaaS), also known as full-maintenance rentals, replaces large upfront purchases with a single monthly operating cost that includes the hardware, support, insurance, and end-of-life management
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