Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

ESA tracks rare interstellar comet 

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...

How AI factories can help relieve grid stress

In many parts of the world, including major technology hubs in the US, there’s a years-long wait for AI factories to come online, pending the buildout of new energy infrastructure to power them. Now Emerald AI, a US startup, is developing an AI solution that could...

Critical gaps in responsible AI still need to be plugged

Organisations need to urgently prioritise responsible AI to not only adhere to emerging regulations, but also to foster trust and inclusivity in AI-driven innovations. This is among the headline findings of a Qlik-sponsored study by TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy...

Africa’s critical minerals in demand as energy market shifts

As the climate emergency intensifies, demand is surging for minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles (EVs). The United Nations (UN) Trade and Development (UNCTAD) projections based on data from...

AI forces evolution in D&A operating models

A massive 61% of organisations are forced to evolve or rethink their data and analytics (D&A) operating model because of the impact of disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, according to a new Gartner survey. The annual Gartner Chief Data &...

Smart vacuum market takes off

Worldwide shipments of smart vacuum devices reached 18.5 million units in 2023 with a total market value of $7,8-billion, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. IDC defines smart vacuums as...

APTs target vulnerable remote control tools, office apps

Advanced persistent threat (APT) actors are targeting vulnerable remote access services and access control mechanisms like Windows Smart Screen in their attacks leveraging vulnerability exploitation, the latest research by Kaspersky has revealed. Analysis of available...

SA developer launches action game and film

South African game developer Talent Digital Art (TDA), under the umbrella of Talent10 Holdings, has launched Super Dragon Punch Force 3 (SDPF3), a free-to-play, 2,5D fighting game available on iOS, Android and PC via Steam. SDPF3 is inspired by the fictitious 2D...

GenAI to drive legal tech market to $50bn

The global legal technology market has grown significantly in recent years and generative AI (GenAI) will accelerate this growth, meaning the market will reach $50-billion in value by 2027, according to Gartner. "GenAI has huge potential for bringing more automation...

Chinese smartphone market sustains growth

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Chinese smartphone shipments grew 6,5% year over year (YoY) to 69,3-million units in 1Q24. Although the growth was supported by a low comparison base...

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Simple ways to become more productive at work

Although it sounds cliché, flattened organisational structures mean today's professionals are expected to accomplish a lot more with less resources. There are times when one person may be working across three different roles, so how can one keep up with the pace of...

Resistance to change the biggest reason for failure

People are resistant to change and this is the main reason why cloud migrations tend to fail. Business leaders must ensure their cloud strategy is aligned with their business goals, a lack of vision from management and staff will have an enormous effect on the success...

VMware delivers hybrid cloud platform

Vmware has introduced new and expanded cloud offerings that will help customers meet the needs of traditional and modern applications. Hybrid cloud is the new standard for the enterprise, with nearly two-thirds of cloud buyers seeking a cloud model that spans the...

Lessons on the future of grid security

Cybercrime is evolving - as are its targets. While information theft remains the most expensive and fastest-rising consequence of cybercrime, core systems, such as industrial control systems are also being targeted - with increasing frequency. By Wandile Mcanyana,...

Global trends impacting African consumers

According to a Nielsen report, consumers are all about convenience, connection and control. The new generation of shoppers is more informed, far more demanding and more focused on getting things done quickly and easily, writes Lizette Akker, customer experience...

Data trends shaping digital marketing

As we move into the next phase of the digital revolution, data will take an increasingly important role in how brands shape their customer experience and interact with consumers. By Grant Lapping, MD of DataCore Media As wearable computers proliferate and everything...

Waiting for 5G: what can you do with wireless now?

The global 5G rollout has begun, with providers in the US and UK loudly announcing the first limited service availability, writes Mervyn Byleveldt, solutions sales manager: Africa at Cradlepoint. With many more countries expected to follow in 2020, it looks like it...

Digital agriculture next frontier for Africa

Prioritising the digital space will help shift the development focus for Africa's agribusiness sector and overcome its many hurdles. This is one of the themes from a seminar headlined "The Digital Africa 2020 and Japanese investment Panel: Creating markets to digitize...

Mobile apps simplify FMCG asset management

Brands and manufacturers in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market typically spend large amounts of money on a variety of assets that are placed in trade. This includes refrigerators and coolers, display units, point of sale merchandise and promotional products....

Intelsat, Africa Mobile Networks connect more rural communities

Intelsat and Africa Mobile Networks (AMN), an integrator of mobile network infrastructure, have announced that a milestone in bringing mobile connectivity to unserved communities in sub-Saharan Africa has been reached. Building upon a partnership announced in the fall...

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