by Kathy Gibson | Dec 3, 2025 | Thought Leadership
My Esteemed Editor has done it again – he sometimes amazes me – and this time, over one of our regular coffees, he has used his astute foresight and ever-optimistic outlook on life to regale me on the enormous potential that the African Continental Free Trade...
by Kathy Gibson | Dec 3, 2025 | Thought Leadership
Max Verstappen’s recent triumph at the Nürburgring in a GT3 car has reignited the debate about the value of versatility in motorsport. Many hailed the victory as further proof that Verstappen is not only Formula One’s dominant force but also a driver capable of...
by Kathy Gibson | Dec 2, 2025 | news
Core’s Microsoft Surface Reseller Program, is a comprehensive initiative designed to empower South African resellers to deliver Microsoft Surface hardware, accessories, and warranties to businesses across South Africa. In collaboration with Microsoft, the program...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 28, 2025 | Thought Leadership
In an age where scams, misinformation, and digital fraud are rampant, trust has quietly become the most valuable commodity in business. By Alan Shannon, executive: small business services and private clients at Nedbank Small businesses that are thriving are not...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 28, 2025 | Thought Leadership
Fires occur more frequently than most people realise. “Fires happen far more often than is generally understood, and many do not even make the news. In restaurant kitchens, for example, grease buildup in extractors and out of sight extraction ducting can easily ignite...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 28, 2025 | Thought Leadership
In South Africa’s startup ecosystem, stories of scale tend to follow a familiar trend. A bold idea, a big pitch and a splashy exit. However, for most entrepreneurs, building in difficult markets means the path is more tactical than dramatic. Progress tends to be...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 28, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
The African data centre market is booming: valued at about $3,49-billion last year, it is tipped to hit $6,81-billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,8%. The rapid growth is seen in the number of new builds being carried out across the continent,...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 28, 2025 | Features
AI data centres and cloud computing are demanding strong investment from countries all over the world. The term “sovereign AI” has become popular with countries building out their own AI infrastructure, and AI data centres are now even being called “AI factories.”...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 28, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
The global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market is on track for unprecedented growth, poised to surpass $200-billion in spending by 2028, according to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Artificial...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 28, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Worldwide generative AI (GenAI) spending is expected to total $644-billion in 2025, an increase of 76,4% from 2024, according to a forecast by Gartner. “Expectations for GenAI’s capabilities are declining due to high failure rates in initial proof-of-concept...
