It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely
NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....
AI is used to shop, but trust is key at checkout
Visa has released its annual Stay Secure study in South Africa, which assesses consumer awareness and behaviors around digital commerce and fraud. This year’s edition, conducted by Wakefield Research, highlights how AI‑enabled shopping and social commerce are changing...
Protecting personal data the foundation of trust in an AI-driven world
Yesterday (28 January) was World Data Privacy Day and organisations around the world should have paused to reflect on how personal information is collected, stored, and protected. That's the view of Ian Janse van Rensburg, head of security engineering: Africa at Check...
Smart clothing market to hit $38,94bn by 2033
The global smart clothing market size is expected to reach $38,94-billion in 2033 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2026 to 2033. Usage of smart clothing in sports and athletics is on the rise, striving to elevate performance, mitigate injuries, and...
WiFi 7 set to dominate as prices drop
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, WiFi 7 adoption is expected to peak in 2029, at a rate not seen since the zenith of...
Digitalisation is impacting family life
Kaspersky's latest global research shows that most people currently interact with their family members digitally: 86% of all survey participants communicate with family via messaging apps, 58% have regular video calls, and 44% have even established joint streaming...
SA one of the most difficult countries for debt collection
South Africa ranks as one of the most difficult countries for debt collection in the Allianz Trade’s Collection Complexity Score and Rating report with a score of 67 - which has remained unchanged for the past four years. The score represents a severe level of...
Open-source intelligence raises risks
The risk of crime related to open-source intelligence (OSINT) continues to escalate. This is according to Community Monitoring Service (CMS) senior manager Gerrit van Heerden, who says we are seeing a growing, increasingly clinical approach by criminals who are using...
Enterprise AI is at a critical tipping point
Kathy Gibson reports - We are at a critical moment in the race for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) – winning is no longer about who adopts AI, but who scales safely, efficiently and with business impact. This is the headline finding from IDC’s CIO Playbook, a...
We won’t see humanoid robots in manufacturing and supply chain soon
Through 2028, fewer than 100 companies will progress humanoid robot proofs of concept beyond experimentation, with no more than 20 companies going live in production for supply chain and manufacturing use cases, according to Gartner. Most production deployments of...
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Keep your debit and credit card out of a criminal’s digital wallet
There is an increase in phishing and smishing attempts aimed at loading debit and credit cards on to criminals' digital wallets. Phishing is a type of cybercrime in which people are duped into providing sensitive information such as login credentials, passwords, PINs,...
Core business areas where AI can drive revenue
According to the United Nations, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to contribute up to $15,7-trillion to the global economy by 2030 - of which $1,2-trillion could be generated by Africa. By Andrew Bourne, regional head: Africa at Zoho With the potential...
Don’t write the telephone call’s obituary just yet
In a world where you can wish your mom on her birthday, hail a ride and chat to your bank without ever having to make a phone call, it may seem, on the surface, that voice calls are dead. By Warren Hawkings, MD of Euphoria Telecom And while we may never have to make a...
PayJustNow adds Superbalist to retail base
Superbalist has expanded its payment options through a new partnership with Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider PayJustNow. "A growing number of South African customers across the income spectrum are seeking better online shopping experiences, greater convenience and...
MTN Foundation aims to equip unemployed youth
MTN Foundation has invested R14-million to equip 900 unemployed young South Africans with marketable digital skills. Statistics indicate that of the 10-million young people aged between 15 and 35 years in South Africa, 45,5% are unemployed. Only 2,5-million were in...
SANRAL e-tags a smart way to navigate toll plazas
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) reiterates that e-tags are still the smartest payment method for road users. "Following a recent article in which toll plazas were linked to card cloning and skimming as well as other credit card fraud, we want to...
New MD for Obscure Technologies
Obscure Technologies has announced the appointment of Francois van Hirtum, previously chief technology officer and a founding member of the company, to the position of MD with immediate effect. "Obscure Technologies has enjoyed exponential growth since its...
Empowering the frontline is key to cybersecurity success
Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, requiring organisations to recognise that their employees are both their greatest asset and their greatest vulnerability. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at...
Low Earth orbit satellites a game-changer for industry innovation
While NTT Data has been offering satellite services for over a decade, its new integrated GEO-LEO solution, together with established fibre and wireless alternatives, is expected to enhance connectivity for multiple use-cases. Greg Hatfield, vice-president of...
Are there educational benefits to video games?
From problem-solving to strategic thinking, games are helping learners hone crucial skills that translate directly to success. The connection is clear between video gaming and future careers in technology, design, and broadcasting - and educators are finding ways to...
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