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The End of SaaS Dependency: Why the Next Generation of Founders Will Build, Not Subscribe
By Piotr Sobolewski For the last two decades, the dominant promise of technology has been convenience. Subscribe to this. Plug into that. Rent what you need and move faster. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) became the operating system of modern business, and for…
Is AI There to Automate Away the Human?
By Yewande Ayowole‑Oso, Talent Leader, English‑speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Across industries, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate conversations about the future of work. The questions all have a very familiar ring to it: “will AI replace jobs, dilute human…
“SA schools must embrace international benchmarking to increase access to quality education”
Access to quality education is a cornerstone of individual empowerment and national development. In an increasingly globalized and competitive world, South African students must be equipped not only with local knowledge but also with skills that stand up to international…
How to Rebuild Job Prospects after Long-Term Unemployment
Long-term unemployment is a crisis in South Africa, with more than three-quarters of unemployed people out of work for a year or more. Ranging from school leavers struggling to get their first job to those affected by redundancies, this group…
Modernising Banking & Insurance for Africa’s Digital Economy
The future of digital banking and insurance in Africa is being shaped by forces that are transforming how people access, use and trust financial services. A growing mobile-first population expects experiences that are seamless, personalised and inclusive. Many banking relationships…
Connectivity is Infrastructure: Strategic Partnerships are Redefining Mining in Africa
As mines across Africa increasingly operate in even more remote regions, harsher underground environments, and increasingly challenging geographies, the role of connectivity has fundamentally shifted. It is no longer a support function. It is strategic infrastructure as critical to mining…
How Can Machine Learning Unlock Credit in South Africa
Access to credit is a foundational enabler of economic opportunity, yet it remains out of reach for over a billion adults globally. In South Africa, the challenge is particularly sharp. More than 85% of small businesses seeking funding have turnovers…
Why Responsible Tech Use Matters More Than Innovation Alone
Technology doesn’t arrive with a trumpet fanfare. Most of the time, it slips into our routines quietly—one app update, one new shortcut, one small device we didn’t know we needed until it becomes normal. Then, one day, you realize you…
Smart Technology for Safer Schools
School security has evolved beyond just keeping out unwanted visitors. Modern educational institutions need comprehensive access management that does more than lock doors but addresses multiple challenges—from controlling who enters premises and when to preventing theft, managing cashless payments, and giving parents peace of mind about their…
The Urgency of SARS Tax Modernization for SA Businesses
In his State of the Nation address on 12 February 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa set out several bold strategies to underpin South Africa’s growth and development, including expensive strategies that are likely to apply pressure on the government’s fiscus. The…
”Wearables & IoT Grow, but Phones Remain the hub of Connectivity.”
Rapid innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables have raised questions about the role of the smartphone in the future technology ecosystem. But even with the rise of new connected devices in the home, school,…
Why Retail Transformation Fails Without Merchant-Led Change
South Africa’s retail sector is facing one of the toughest tests in decades. Margin pressure is relentless, consumer expectations are rising faster than retailers can keep up with, and global supply chain volatility continues to disrupt even the strongest brands.…
The Role of Visual Storytelling in Driving Tech Innovation Adoption Across Markets
Let’s be honest: most people don’t adopt new technology due to a spec sheet. They adopt it because they get it. And they get it when they can see it, feel it, and imagine it fitting into their lives. That’s…
How SaaS supply chains became cybersecurity’s new weak link
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is no longer an IT choice; it’s the operating system of business itself. From Salesforce to Workday and Microsoft 365 to Slack, the SaaS layer now underpins collaboration, analytics, and decision-making. Yet, while businesses enjoy the convenience, scalability,…
How African Retailers Can Stay Competitive Against Global Entrants Like Shein and Temu
In recent years, global ecommerce giants such as Shein and Temu have aggressively pursued market share in Africa. Their low prices and vast product assortments have captured attention — but for local retailers, the rise of these entrants presents both…
Employee Monitoring Software: Best Practices for Ethical Monitoring
In today’s ever-changing work setting, businesses are always in search of methods to improve productivity, maintain security, and achieve compliance. To that end, it is very much put forth by employee monitoring software. This technology allows companies to track employee…
