by Kathy Gibson | Apr 30, 2026 | Trends and Analysis
South African procurement and supply chain functions are at a turning point, as artificial intelligence (AI) shifts from experimentation to embedded business infrastructure globally. Recent McKinsey research shows that 88% of organisations now use AI in at least one...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 30, 2026 | Features
The World Bank Group, through its private sector arm the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Standard Chartered today announced a new risk sharing facility aimed at strengthening supply chains and boosting business growth across Africa. The partnership will...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 30, 2026 | news
Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 30, 2026 | news
As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) releases its April 2026 World Economic Outlook, pointing to a fragile and uneven global recovery, fintech company Verto warns that South African SMEs trading internationally are facing a growing and often underestimated threat:...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 30, 2026 | news
Esquire Online, a division of Esquire Technologies South Africa, confirms that it has identified and contained a security incident involving unauthorised access to part of its online ordering platform. The incident was detected on Friday, 24 April 2026, and involved...
