https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/662.html South Africa news 15 Data & Analytics news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/662.html en-us Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:02:37 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/deloitte-africa-refuel-bridge-diesel-tracking-and-tax-compliance-078245a Deloitte Africa and Refuel have partnered to help businesses navigate South Africa’s evolving diesel rebate system, combining fuel-tracking technology with tax and advisory expertise. 1-270807 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Data & Analytics South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-needs-data-centres-but-not-without-transparency-523010a Article One and the Centre for Human Rights have asked the Human Rights Commission to recommend a pause on huge new projects. 1-270566 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Data & Analytics South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tribunal-approves-equinix-data-centres-despite-activist-objections-412079a Municipal authorities in Cape Town have approved Equinix's proposal to develop two data centres in the city, despite objections from activist groups over the project's water use, electricity demand and environmental impact. 1-270295 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Data & Analytics South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/giant-data-centres-get-the-first-green-light-from-cape-town-tribunal-397138a Two massive water-hungry and energy-hungry data centres are proposed next to the airport. 1-269913 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Data & Analytics South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-finance-minister-urges-data-led-fix-for-youth-unemployment-953094a The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has called for a data-driven, evidence-based approach to tackling South Africa’s youth unemployment challenge. 1-269714 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Data & Analytics South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mastercard-launches-new-africa-cybersecurity-centre-in-sa-408319a Mastercard has launched the Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, a pan-African initiative aimed at strengthening cyber resilience and improving collaboration across the continent’s digital economy. 1-269455 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Data & Analytics South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/equinix-faces-challenge-to-cape-town-data-centres-over-environmental-concerns-289357a A plan by US-listed Equinix to build two data centres in Cape Town should not be approved without full disclosure of its water, power and environmental impact, a formal objection lodged with city planners showed. 1-268790 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Data & Analytics South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-collecting-more-data-wont-solve-your-business-problems-512630a Businesses have access to more information than at any other point in history, yet many still struggle to make better decisions. 1-268746 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Data & Analytics South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-african-data-centre-falters-on-payment-demands-bloomberg-news-reports-847673a A Microsoft data centre site in East Africa has been delayed by disagreements with the Kenyan government over the company’s request for guaranteed payments, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, 10 May, citing people familiar with the matter. 1-267979 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Data & Analytics South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-debits-to-dashboards-why-cfos-must-become-data-storytellers-847083a The CFO role has moved decisively beyond compliance. In a volatile, data-driven economy, finance leaders are now expected to shape strategy, guide decisions, and help businesses respond to disruption in real time. The shift is clear: from reporting numbers to interpreting them and telling the story of what happens next. 1-267819 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Data & Analytics South Africa