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Superbalist turns to AI search to fend off rivals

The portal reworks its strategy to stay visible in AI-driven search, as global platforms reshape how South Africans shop online.

SA cannot shrug off ongoing job losses in global tech industry

While SA has avoided mass layoffs on the scale seen globally, it remains exposed through multinational firms with a local presence and via regional capital flows that impact hiring and expansion plans.

Board changes not enough to fix MultiChoice

The new Canal+ and MultiChoice board will need to deliver on its strategy to make meaningful impact, analysts say.

BYOD remains widespread but security concerns persist, experts warn

The BYOD model is still widely used, but most companies handle it reactively rather than implementing policies from the outset.

GenAI becomes ‘fastest-moving’ digital trend in corporate SA

A new local study reveals a turnaround in GenAI platforms, as OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains static, with Microsoft Copilot hot on its heels and Google Gemini falling in usage.

Trust becomes currency as LinkedIn gains ground

More local corporations turn to the Microsoft-owned professional network service, surpassing social media engagement app Facebook.

Tech seen as key to SA’s exit from FATF greylist

Technology will have a key role to play in SA’s efforts to remove itself from the FATF greylist, according to experts.

New research shows why SA retailers love Black Friday

The country's first formal Black Friday Index reveals that Black Friday to Cyber Monday remains the most powerful retail window of the year.

Greylisting: Opportunity for SA to renew its focus on secure financial institutions

As the country strengthens its resources against financial crime, there is opportunity for industries and the public sector to collaborate and update cyber laws and approaches.

‘Forgotten’ African content creators lash out at TikTok

African content creators allege a bias in TikTok’s remuneration model, resulting in significantly lower payments and fewer opportunities in comparison to global counterparts.

Expect significant increase in cloud security investment this year

Fortinet say 35% IT security budget are spent on protecting cloud-stored data.

SA pundits unpack 2025 tech trends

The technologies that will have the biggest impact are AI, fintech, digital agriculture, the continued roll out of 5G and e-commerce, analysts say.