How to strengthen Africa against future shocks

After demonstrating its resilience during the Ebola outbreak and the global financial crisis, Africa is once again facing a severe test of its strength and agility because of the coronavirus pandemic. By Charles Leyeka Lufumpa, acting chief economist and...

Robot arm to assist patients with spinal injuries

Intel and Accenture are supporting an Intel Neuromorphic Research Community (INRC) project led by the Neuro-Biomorphic Engineering Lab at the Open University of Israel in collaboration with ALYN Hospital, to develop a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm to assist patients...
Businesses brace for more Covid-19 impacts

Businesses brace for more Covid-19 impacts

The novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will likely transform the geopolitical landscape, according to Aon’s 2020 Risk Maps report. Extraordinary public health measures and a precipitous drop in global trade will continue to exert significant pressure on...

A closer look at Transparent Tribe

In January 2019, Kaspersky started an investigation into an ongoing campaign launched by a group known as Transparent Tribe to distribute the Crimson Remote Access Trojan (RAT). The attacks started with malicious Microsoft Office documents being sent to the victims...

Microsoft, Universal to cloud-optimise production

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership to cloud-optimise live-action and animation productions. The partnership aims to empower the creative community with cloud-based production workflows that enable frictionless...

Stringent conditions for expats returning to SA

While expats are allowed to return to South Africa, many are reluctant to do so due to the stringent requirements that need to be met to get permission from the Department of Home Affairs. This is according to Leetasha Govender, immigration specialist at Xpatweb, who...