Highlights from CES 2026

The year kicked off with the CES 2026, held in Las Vegas from 6 to 9 January. Not surprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) innovations were under the spotlight. Vendors also seized the opportunity to launch new consumer-based products and solutions.   US...

Pinnacle is 2025’s Channelwise Distributor of the Year

In a close-run race, Pinnacle has crossed the finish line first to win the coveted Channelwise Distributor of the Year 2025 award. Hot on its heels was second-placed Mustek, followed by close contenders Axiz, Rectron and Syntech Distribution. Rounding out the top 10...

Partnering key to success as AI goes mainstream

Kathy Gibson reports – As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a business imperative for companies, channel partners have to ensure they are ready and able to assist their customers. Jose van Djik, vice-president: EMEA partner sales and routes to market organisation...

Online retail set to hit 10% of all spend

Kathy Gibson reports – Online retail is set to account for 10% of all retail spend in South Africa within just a few months, reaching a value of R130-billion by the end of this year. Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, points out that the online market was worth...

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State of the Nation

State of the Nation

The changing world of POS, report-backs from Inforum and Dell EMC, as well as this month’s product showcase.

The Outlook for Africa…

The Outlook for Africa…

Why SSD is making waves, Mustek still going strong 30 years later and a look into Axiz Advanced Technologies in this month’s issue of Channelwise.