Chief economists issue dire warning

The World Economic Forum’s Community of Chief Economists expects lower economic activity, higher inflation, lower real wages and greater food insecurity globally in 2022, pointing to the devastating human consequences of the fragmentation of the global economy....

Tech trends to watch in banking

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), autonomic systems and privacy-enhancing computation are three technology trends gaining traction in banking and investment services in 2022, according to Gartner. These trends will continue to grow over the next two to three...

Battery industry to exceed $168bn by 2030

The battery industry is set to be one of the most significant over the next 10 years, according to GlobalData, which predicts that revenues will exceed $168-billion by 2030. However, the data and analytics company notes that extraction of raw materials will not meet...

People-first approach needed in AI era

Automation, robotics and artificial intelligence can be a force for exceptional business progress, but could also cut jobs, impacting a multitude of workers and their families. Instead of cutting heads, organisations should be empowering employees with technology to...

Chinese cyber espionage campaign targeting defence research institutes

Check Point Research (CPR) has detected an ongoing, cyber espionage operation targeting Russian defence research institutes. Attributed to Chinese nation-state actors, the operation uses spear-phishing emails sent under the guise of the Russian Ministry of Health to...
SA among biggest blockchain markets in Africa

SA among biggest blockchain markets in Africa

The inaugural African Blockchain Report, published by CV VC in collaboration with Standard Bank, has revealed that South Africa is among the top fundraisers for new blockchain ventures in Africa in 2021, with $18,89-million raised to fund five blockchain and...