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Lindelani Matumba

Lindelani Matumba, 35, is the principal architect for technology architecture at Exxaro Resources, where he leads the design and governance of enterprise technology that supports…

Koko Montjane

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, Koko Montjane is helping ensure South Africa's telecommunications sector keeps pace. At Openserve, she designs digital solutions…

Mas'ooda Varachia

Mas'ooda Varachia, 30, is using technology as a catalyst for inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. As the founder and chief executive officer of Raven…

Hlengiwe Penelope Mtetwa

For Hlengiwe Penelope Mtetwa, 30, the future of law lies at the intersection of legal expertise, technology and public impact. As Expert Team Lead for Contract Lifecycle…

Huawei and Partners Chart a Smarter, AI-Native Future for South Africa's Public Sector

Huawei's Digital AI+ Government Summit, part of Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, brought together government, healthcare, and aviation leaders in Johannesburg to explore how…

AI set to unlock trillions for SA

Huawei South Africa's Kui Zheng predicts AI could contribute up to R1.4 trillion to the country's economy and create 400,000 jobs by 2030. Discussions at South Africa Connect…

Saving money is a matter of training your brain

The cost of capital: Redefining Africa’s global opportunity

African economies face significantly higher commercial borrowing rates compared to developed nations, hindering growth and investment. However, a new approach is emerging from…

Lithuania: Where tradition and innovation meet

In an age where many nations are racing towards digital transformation, few have managed to preserve their cultural identity as successfully as Lithuania. The Baltic nation…

Navigating the Digital Shift: The Rise of Online Betting in South Africa

South Africa’s digital landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological innovation, changing consumer behavior, and a convergence of traditional industries with modern…

“While Africa watches war, the real disruption is unfolding in supply chains, finance, labour and education — dividing the digitally prepared from the rest of the world”. Photo: Supplied

While Africa watches war, the real divide is digital

While global tensions play out in real time, their lasting effect will not be measured only in territory or political outcomes. It will be measured in how economies are reshaped,…

Only when leadership becomes coherent, value-driven and courageous will technology fulfil its promise of accelerating service delivery and reducing inequality. (Freepik)

Token digital transformation: A failure of tech or leaders?

Only when leadership becomes coherent, value-driven and courageous will technology fulfil its promise of accelerating service delivery and reducing inequality

AFRICAN GIANT: Given its unique position in terms of technological advancement, South Africa stands to be
the industry leader on the continent. Photo: Freepik

How South Africa can shape the continent’s digital future

As one of Africa’s most industrialised and connected economies, the country is in a unique position to lead by example by building a tech ecosystem that benefits everyone

Graphic: John McCann

Technology is reshaping, not replacing, human value

Automation is freeing people to focus on areas that truly require human intelligence in the form of creativity, innovation, empathy and problem-solving

South Africa’s digital economy is being undermined by local beneficiation for copper, which has become an essential mineral in the age of artificial intelligence — from data centres, electricity cables and battery storage. (Flickr)

Copper will determine South Africa’s digital economy success

The economy is expected to create a jobs boom if the country can fix its electricity grid and meet the increasing demand for local copper beneficiation

South Africa hosts the G20 leaders summit this weekend. (@G20org/X)

G20 think tanks call for an overhaul of IMF and World Bank financing model

The Think Tank 20 group submitted its policy recommendations to representatives of G20 leaders halfway into South Africa’s presidency

KZN MEC Martin Meyer. Photo: Supplied

KZN MEC Martin Meyer declares war on graft

His department of public works and infrastructure is fully digitising the tender process to root out corruption

Norman Nyawo, Head of Merchant Solutions at Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa

Game-changing tech adoption can turn SMEs into retail giants

The story of technological innovation is one of empowerment. For SMEs, embracing digital transformation is not optional but essential

Professor Rabelani Dagada, Associate Professor: ICT and Area Head: Digital Transformation, Unisa SBL

UNISA’s Graduate School of Business Leadership produces leaders of distinction

It stays abreast of current developments and ensures an Africa-first education

Investing in digital transformation skills for business leaders is necessary for a sustainable future.

Partnering for a better future

Johannesburg Business School believes in the power of digital transformation to drive sustainability and create a better world

Business leaders questioned the relevance of the National Economic Development and Labour Council at its 29th annual summit in Johannesburg on Friday.

Business questions relevance of Nedlac

The council must review how it will remain relevant in an economy characterised by artificial intelligence, digitalisation and hybrid ways of working, business partners say