Chip crisis could scuttle the AI boom
A deepening shortage of memory chips is rapidly evolving into a legitimate risk for investors with portfolios heavily exposed to AI, tech, consumer electronics, and the automotive sectors warns a leading financial advisory group. “This is a potential profit shock...
SA urged to act quickly as geopolitical pressures mount
Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment. This is the stark advice from Lullu Krugel, chief economist and sustainability leader at PwC,...
Cyber insurance claims stabilise, but challenges becoming more sophisticated
In a complex and evolving threat environment, large insured companies are becoming increasingly resilient against cyberattacks with the strengthening of cybersecurity, and preparedness and response capabilities helping to mitigate the impact of some of the large cyber...
The dangers of ‘shadow AI’
Employees are quietly turning to unapproved AI tools without informing their managers simply to save time – a practice now known as “shadow AI”. And new research in Ivanti’s 2025 Technology at Work Report says that roughly 33% of workers now engage in this activity,...
New WhatsApp hijacking scam involves fake voting
Kaspersky has uncovered a new phishing campaign targeting WhatsApp users through a fraudulent voting scheme. This attack lures victims with a voting page allegedly featuring young athletes - but other voting topics are being exploited as well. The method can be easily...
Addressing disparities critical to bridging the digital divide
Digital technologies have transformed the global economy, with India, China and the African continent emerging as frontrunners in innovation in the digital payments space. Much of this success is attributed to their cash-heavy economies that have limited banking...
AI vendor race reshapes competition across the whole AI tech stack
The AI vendor race is restructuring the business of tech, and every tech provider must reevaluate what it takes to compete and win in this evolving landscape, according to Gartner. With various AI vendor races taking place across the AI technology stack (see Figure...
Interpol’s pan-African cybercrime operation nets 260 scammers
Authorities in 14 African countries have arrested 260 suspects and seized 1 235 electronic devices in a coordinated international operation against cyber-enabled crime. The crackdown targeted transnational criminal networks exploiting digital platforms, particularly...
Stormy weather ahead for the global economy
The global economy is entering a period of weak growth and systemic disruption, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists’ Outlook. Some 72% of surveyed chief economists expect the global economy to weaken over the next year amid intensifying...
Global strategy to secure coral reefs in a changing climate
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has launched its 2025–2030 Coral Reef Conservation Strategy, a landmark plan to conserve the world’s most climate-resilient coral reefs. Rooted in more than 40 years of WCS experience and new cutting-edge science, the strategy...
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Virtual bookclub targets SA youth
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How technology will transform our workplaces
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How educators can protect children from digital dangers
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How to avoid online ticket fraud
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Why your business needs to automate in 2024
For businesses that haven't yet embraced it, 2024 is the time to make automation a priority, writes Dean Richards, CEO of Ricoh South Africa. Automation is a crucial tool that helps companies stay efficient and competitive. It simplifies routine tasks, freeing up...
Gen Z demands a rethink of permanent employment
Workers had barely adapted to a remote and hybrid workplace before businesses demanded more time in the office, writes By Gary Silbermann, co-founder and innovation director at One Degree. Tech big hitters such as Dell and Tata Consultancy Services have warned workers...
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