Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Critical Claude code flaws exposed

Check Point Research's recent identification of critical vulnerabilities in Anthropic’s Claude Code is a cause for concern, particularly for African organisations. This is the word from Hendrik de Bruin, head of security consulting: SADC at Check Point Software, who...

IT upgrades put Khoi-San traditional names on official documents

Khoi-San traditional names can now be used on official documents. Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber handed over the first smart ID produced by the Department of Home Affairs and Government Printing Works that records a Khoi-San traditional name, following the...

5G adoption, high-end demand drive MEA smartphones

Smartphone sales in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 3% year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 2025, the region’s second straight quarter of growth, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. The increase was supported by Eid al-Adha sales and...

Maximising impact as a CSCO

Many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) overestimate their effectiveness compared to C-suite perceptions, according to a survey by Gartner. The research group surveyed 201 executives, including CSCOs and C-suite executives, and found that three-quarters of CSCOs gave...

Kaspersky helps Interpol arrest 1 200 African cybercriminals

As part of its partnership with Interpol, Kaspersky recently participated in the law enforcement agency’s operation Serengeti 2.0 to combat cybercrime across the African continent, resulting in 1 209 arrests. Focused on several criminal activities which target both...

‘Best of the best’ scoop TICON Africa awards

Having considered 82 entries for this year’s Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) awards, the institution has announced the winners in each category. David Gowu, president of TICON Africa, says the judges were overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude...

iStore Education launches 2025 Excellence in Education Awards

iStore Education is has launched the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, a national celebration of educators and students who are redefining the learning experience through creative and impactful use of Apple technology. Now in its 17th year, the Awards continue to...

African Development Bank and Aerosense advance African drone technology

The African Development Bank and Aerosense have signed an agreement to advance cooperation and projects in drone technology in Africa. Aerosense is a Japanese company engaged in drone manufacturing. Representatives of both institutions signed a Letter of Intent on the...

Crypto exchange scrums down with Stormers

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, VALR, has signed an exclusive multi-year partnership with the DHL Stormers as the “Official Crypto Exchange Partner” of the Western Cape’s premier rugby team. Effective 1 September 1, the three-year agreement...

SA investors turn to gold for stability

Although South African investors have historically lagged behind their global peers when it comes to adopting alternative investments in the wake of global economic uncertainty, they are quickly rethinking traditional strategies. “With the local currency under...

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It's been said that a customer-centric company is one that does everything in its power to meet its customers where they are at any given time. With shifting economies and ever-changing customer demands, tactics like being willing to adjust prices, building loyalty...

Servitisation can unlock capital, build food production resilience

Almost 60 years ago, on 6 June 1966, a young Robert F Kennedy told an audience at the University of Cape Town: "There is a curse which says, 'May he live in interesting times.' Like it or not, we live in interesting times. They are times of danger and uncertainty; but...

Is AI a friend or foe of business?

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be overemphasised. It has the power to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. By Raeford Liebenberg, manager at Silver Moon IT However, amongst the...

Strategies for filling the skills gap

South Africa's dismal unemployment statistics have been sitting at around the 30% mark for a decade, with the latest figures indicating that 34,5% of people in the country are sitting at home without work. In other words, in the fourth quarter of 2022, South Africa...

A strong digital core is essential for reinvention

In the future all companies will be digital companies, and those that rise to the top will be those that embrace the seven secrets of successful, constant business reinvention, according to a leading global professional services company Accenture. Nitesh Singh, MD and...

Obscure Technologies reveals Africa expansion plans

Obscure Technologies has announced its strategic goal for further expansion across Africa. The expansion will begin with the Indian Ocean Islands, East, and West Africa, where Obscure Technologies will establish a regional presence and support offerings. To accelerate...

Commvault, AWS expand partnership

Commvault has announced its continued integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) by joining the AWS ISV Workload Migration Program and attaining multiple AWS Service Ready Program designations. As part of the Service Ready Program, Commvault software has been...

AI can help people manage their finances

Imagine having a personal safety net, always ready to catch you if life throws you a curveball. By Professor Mark Nasila, chief data and analytics officer in the FNB chief risk office That's what saving money can do for you. It's like having a superpower that provides...

Impact games can help address financial literacy challenges

Financial literacy, which can broadly be defined as the ability to understand financial concepts and make basic financial calculations, is vital for making informed financial decisions and achieving economic empowerment. But it's a major challenge for millions of...

Optimising operations helps to access a new performance frontier

Unprecedented changes in the business environment have forced many organisations to dramatically evolve their strategies, products, and service levels to stay competitive and serve the rapidly evolving customer experience expectations. Edna Eason, MD: operations at...

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