$2m winners in AI and Manufacturing awards named
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced that BleagLee, a Cameroon-based AI-powered waste recycling company, is the $1-million grand prize winner of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing. The award is designed to recognize established...
Strong passwords can’t save you from AI, infostealers and the Telegram Underground
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As AI transforms entrepreneurship, more support will be crucial
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how entrepreneurs in developing countries start, manage and grow their businesses, a new publication from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights. Micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and...
Capital discipline, AI scale-up and tariff-driven rebalancing set the agenda for 2026
Corporate strategy in 2025 reached a clear inflection point as companies shifted from expansion-led playbooks to a defensibility-first approach, prioritising resilience, execution, and policy-aware capital allocation, according to GlobalData. Analysis from the...
Nvidia RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell GPU expands desktop memory options
The Nvidia RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell GPU is now generally available, bringing robust agentic and generative AI capabilities powered by the Nvidia Blackwell architecture to more desktops and professionals. The new GPU configuration offers AI developers, data...
Users embrace a more secure digital life
Around the world, more people are taking control of their digital security. A recent Kaspersky study shows that cybersecurity solutions have become increasingly popular, with the number of users globally exceeding 90% among surveyed participants in 2025. This...
Apple to drive big growth in foldable smartphones
Worldwide foldable smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 10% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 20,6-million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The new foldable iPhone from Apple, alongside Samsung’s...
IBM and Pearson collaborate on AI-powered learning tools
IBM and Pearson have announced a global partnership to build new personalised learning products powered by AI for businesses, public organisations and educational institutions. Recent research from Pearson found that inefficient career transitions and skills...
UCT study unlocks secrets of Martian volcanoes
A study from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Geological Sciences that used Martian meteorite to understand the volcanic process on Mars has been published in the journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment. Martian meteorite are rare rocks...
Blending human strengths with AI intelligence key for customer service
As the customer service landscape rapidly evolves, customer service and support leaders are focusing on how AI can help advance their priorities for 2026 and beyond. From enhancing customer experience to improving operational efficiency, leaders are looking to go...
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A growing economy and political stability might not be enough to rescue the rand
In the wake of South Africa announcing a government of national unity (GNU) in mid-June, there was significant optimism from international investors. The members of the GNU, it was thought, would help create the kind of stability that fostered economic growth. That...
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GoSolr calls for urgent reforms to power pricing
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Celebrating the achievements of women in tech
As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, it is crucial to acknowledge the remarkable progress women have made in the technology sector. By Tshidisegang Mosenyegi, head of integrated marketing: EMEA region at Infobip Despite the obstacles women face, they are...
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Access to earned wages can increase female financial inclusion
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Support and respect the blueprint for women empowerment
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GABI highlights the crucial role of digital transformation in Africa
Digital skills in Africa need to be developed to promote economic growth and development. Additionally, a conducive environment needs to be established where these skills can thrive. This involves implementing comprehensive strategies that include infrastructure,...
Vertiv expands single-phase UPS portfolio
Vertiv has introduced 1kVA to 3kVA capacities of the Vertiv Liebert GXE, an online double conversion, single-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for 230V applications designed to support critical applications deployed at the network edge. With the addition of the...
Creating pathways for women to succeed in cybersecurity
As South Africans from all walks of life celebrate Women's Month and the many remarkable achievements of women in nearly every profession, women remain underrepresented within the cybersecurity sector - a burgeoning field crucial for the online security of South...
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