AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments
The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...
Governments need to modernise as citizen expectations rise
Public sector leaders are under pressure to modernise operations, strengthen cyber resilience, govern AI at scale and meet rising citizen expectations amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty, according to the top technology trends in government unveiled by Gartner....
Cable imports are up – but prices have collapsed
South Africa imported 32 943 tonnes of electrical cable in the year to June 2026, up from 23 091 tonnes two years earlier, a 43% surge - but customs value barely moved. The average landed price fell from R156 636 a tonne to R112 086 a tonne, a drop of 28%. This is a...
NASA rocket peers into radio-disrupting clouds
High above Earth, thin veils of metallic haze drift through the edge of space. Known as sporadic E layers, these high-altitude “clouds” form from the vaporized dust of burnt-up meteors, earning their name from the unpredictable way they emerge and then dissipate. Now,...
Mastercard and Flowcart secure social commerce card payments in East Africa
Mastercard has entered a strategic collaboration with Flowcart to embed secure, seamless card payments directly within social and conversational commerce journeys. Initially launching in Kenya, the collaboration will expand across East Africa and into key high-growth...
Visa helps banks stop A2A fraud
Visa has launched an enhanced version of A2A Protect, delivering real-time risk insights that help banks stop account-to-account fraud before money leaves customer accounts. The expanded solution introduces a new unified fraud score - Visa’s first in-market...
iOCO adds Cato SASE Platform to managed cybersecurity portfolio
iOCO has announced a collaboration with Cato Networks that expands its managed security portfolio with Cato’s unified, cloud-native SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform. The service addresses the needs of enterprises facing rising cyber risk, growing AI...
LG wins big at IFA
LG Electronics (LG) has been named as Best Brand of IFA 2026. LG also secured multiple Category Best awards. The LG OLED evo AI W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV earned the Best in Home & Entertainment award. In the audio category, LG Sound Suite AI was named Best in...
DStv updates its packages
MultiChoice is introducing its most significant product update in 15 years, giving users more options from 17 September. “Our focus is on giving subscribers better value and access to the entertainment and sport they love,” says Willington Ngwepe, CEO of MultiChoice....
Data literacy is no longer just an IT skill
South Africa’s graduate unemployment rate reached 12,4% in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the difficult transition many young people face from tertiary education into the workplace. By Nancy Madiba, head of department: information systems and databases at...
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Verified channels are now banking’s strongest defence
Bank impersonation fraud has become South Africa’s most prolific financial threat, thriving in the grey zone between trust and technology. By Brighton Chidoma, senior customer growth executive at Infobip According to the South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS),...
Access to a real-time rail isn’t the same as delivering one
Connecting to a real-time payment rail is the straightforward part. Delivering an experience that genuinely feels instant is where the real work - and the competitive advantage - lies, writes Derick Truscott, chief financial officer at Hyphen. There is plenty of...
Banks don’t need faster AI. They need more accountable decisions
Financial leaders are now being asked to fund artificial intelligence (AI), govern it, and explain the value it creates. That is not a simple technology question. In banking, it is becoming a test of leadership. By Michel Ghorayeb, MD of SAS UAE AI is starting to...
Future skills will determine SA’s economic competitiveness
Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital technologies are reshaping the global labour market, transforming the jobs available and the skills employers increasingly demand. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, structural...
Resilient businesses treat AI as an enabler, not a strategy
Artificial intelligence (AI) may dominate discourse in the boardroom, but chasing innovation without resilience is a strategic blind spot. By Derek Street, head of sales and marketing at Data Management Professionals AI is not a replacement for sound judgement – it...
Payment security starts with design, not the audit
While many businesses still view the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) primarily as a compliance obligation, the reality is that payment security has a direct impact on operational stability, customer trust and commercial resilience. By Johannes...
Knowing when it is time to switch to a new career
It is not unusual to go through a rough patch at work or to dislike some elements of your job, writes Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet. It is also not uncommon to find yourself in a work environment that does not suit your personal needs or style....
Where to draw the line when using AI to vet potential clients?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable business tool. From summarising information and identifying patterns to accelerating research, AI has transformed the way organisations gather intelligence on prospective clients. By Ramon Pillay, head of sales...
SMB resilience the new competitive advantage in the AI era
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Green energy emerges as the only long-term hedge
Fears around global energy supplies have resurfaced following renewed hostilities in the Middle East and Russia's suspension of seaborne diesel exports. By Retief Ferreira, chief commercial officer at Energy Exchange of South Africa (EXSA) While petrol will also be...
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