How teachers and parents can help children use GenAI responsibly

As the third school term kicks off, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We know learners around the world have embraced GenAI tools like Claude and...

Tech companies take pragmatic approach to ESG

The technology sector’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities in the second quarter of 2025 have been characterised by incremental progress and pragmatic approaches to changing geopolitical circumstances, says GlobalData. Robert Pritchard, principal...

Greenwashing prompts calls for higher ESG data standards

A new report has exposed a torrent of greenwashing in South Africa’s fossil fuel industry, a dire warning for major polluters more invested in burnishing their image than reducing emissions. The Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) report documented over 200 misleading...

Google ups African funding

Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37-million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships...

Hybrid working key to productivity during school holidays

Almost two-thirds (62%) of working parents find organising childcare during school holidays to be a significant source of stress – and, as a result, more than half (55%) utilise their annual leave to meet childcare duties. This is according to new research from IWG,...

Cybersecurity professionals continue to seek improvements

Despite the majority of South African cybersecurity experts in large organisations being happy with their current protection, they are constantly on the lookout for stronger and more flexible security solutions. A new study – Improving resilience: cybersecurity...