Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

New supply chain attack hits phone app

A new supply chain attack, possibly by a nation-state threat actor, is targeting the 3CX desktop application. Mat Gangwe, vice-president: managed threat response, at Sophos, explains that 3CX is a widely used, legitimate business phone system used worldwide. "The...

Digital competency gap disrupts progress

A lack of digital skills in senior finance leaders will drive half of unwanted staff turnover by 2026, according to Gartner. Chief financial officers (CFOs) will need to accelerate their digital knowledge and better engage with digital-savvy staff to mitigate turnover...

Musk plans new era in space travel

Elon Musk has taken the wraps off his plans for "Starship", the reusable space vehicle that he expect will take humans to Mars. He unveiled a 50-meter, 200-ton prototype of the new rocket, which he says could be in orbit within six months and will be capable of...

Regional AI spend to top $374m

Spending on artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory as businesses continue to invest in projects that utilise the capabilities of AI software and platforms. That's according to the...

Supply chain must shift to circular economies

As consumer and shareholder preferences shift toward sustainability, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must prepare for the transformation from a linear to a circular supply chain without waste. According to Gartner, by 2029, the circular economy will be the only...

Economic Advisory Council comes on board

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council with effect from 1 October 2019. Comprising local and international economic thought leaders, the council will advise the president and government more broadly, facilitating...

Now is the time for a career in cybersecurity

The cybersecurity landscape is a battle zone. War is being fought on every front, from email to firewalls to personnel to cracking complex codes, cybercriminals are evolving and adapting alongside the technology designed to protect organisations against them. For the...

Basic Education clarifies GEC strategy

The Department of Basic Education has responded to misinterpretation of the aims and outcomes of the new General Education Certificate (GEC). Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga spoke about the GEC at the SADTU National Congress last week: "The Field Trial for...

Smart buildings come under attack

More than two in 10 (26,5%) computers used to control smart building automation systems were subject to some kind of malicious attack in the first half of 2019, according to an overview of smart building threats conducted by Kaspersky. The study shows that while it is...

Stagnating UK labour suggests recession

Employee confidence in the UK business environment continues to hemorrhage, decreasing 6,2% from an index score of 47.6 in 1Q19 to 44.6 in 2Q19, according to Gartner. This time frame has seen a period of unprecedented economic and political uncertainty, including the...

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