Africa is training the female tech talent it needs, then losing half of them

Masego Mosala, Solutions Engineer at Cloudera, argues that the challenge is no longer getting women into STEM, it's ensuring they stay and thrive in technology careers.

Telecoms uptime is as much a function of finance as it is engineering

Look closely at how the best-run operators in this country work, and one truth emerges: uptime is as much a financial issue as a technical one, writes Elzette Cronje Jordaan of Backspace Technologies.

Why cyber resilience is becoming important than cyber prevention

Cyber resilience is an organisation’s ability to keep operating during and after a cyber incident. It is not just about stopping attacks.
19 Aug

SA’s EV tipping point is closer than we think

With electrified vehicles now accounting for approximately 6% of new light vehicle sales, the piece argues that South Africa may be approaching a significant EV adoption inflection point.

Why cybersecurity is becoming a 24/7 visibility challenge

Enterprise security can no longer be managed through isolated tools or reactive processes. It requires a clear understanding of the environment and how risk within it affects the business.

Digital commerce has evolved from a messaging tool to a growth engine

Customer communication is no longer a peripheral function or a technical add‑on; it is one of the most decisive levers of growth, operational efficiency, and customer trust.

Moving stablecoins from hype to utility in Africa’s next payments evolution

For Africa, stablecoins won’t replace existing payment rails; success will increasingly favour institutions that can orchestrate cards, bank transfers, mobile money and stablecoins within a unified, interoperable ecosystem.

The rise of software‑defined brownfield automation

Looking ahead, the future of brownfield automation will be defined by software‑centric, interoperable ecosystems that evolve continuously rather than in disruptive cycles.

Why work WhatsApp chats (still) put women at risk

For Women’s Month, Merel van der Lei, CEO of Wyzetalk, offers an essential perspective on workplace safety, examining how unmonitored WhatsApp shift groups can quietly expose South African female frontline workers to serious privacy and safety risks.

Blockchain's second act: transforming traditional finance

Blockchain technology should not be viewed as a replacement for the financial system, but rather as a tool that can enhance the efficiency of existing market structures.

Time has become the litmus test for ERP modernisation

December 2029 is the last possible moment to act because delays and deadlines can seriously impact the value you get from your move.
 
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