Google debuts AI Mode in Search in Africa
Google has launched AI Mode in Search for users in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria - introducing a new era of AI-powered search that is more intuitive, comprehensive, and helpful. AI Mode helps users tackle complex, multi-part questions with more intuitive responses,...
AU endorses efforts to change the world map
The African Union (AU) has endorsed a campaign to use a map that represents Africa more accurately than the traditional Mercator map that is mostly used today. The currently-used map was drawn up in the 16th century by catographer Gerardus Mercator, and inaccurately...
SA most targeted in fraud attacks
Almost half (47%) of the 13 500 people polled in the SAS “Faces of Fraud” consumer study say they have experienced more fraud in 2022. South Africans were the most severely impacted, at 65%, following by Portugal at 62%. To counter rampant AI-fuelled scams, data and...
Identity threats top of mind
South Africans are growing more concerned over identity fraud threats, with 56,7% of businesses expressing concern or strong concern about future threats. This is among the findings of a new study by iiDENTIFii, “The Identity Index 2024: South Africa Edition”,...
Brace for fewer Black Friday bargains this year
South African shoppers may want to dial down their Black Friday expectations this year, with market data indicating a slowdown in consumer enthusiasm for the annual global shopping frenzy while retailers adjust their strategies toward a month-long approach that...
Retail threats surge ahead of Black Friday
In 2024, cybercriminals launched over 38-million phishing attacks, impersonating major marketplaces, banks, and tech retailers. Stolen payment card data is actively traded on dark web forums, with prices ranging from $70 to $315 per set. As shoppers prepare for major...
Call for Earthshot Prize 2025 entries
Following a record-breaking year for nominations, and a historic first awards ceremony on the African continent, The Earthshot Prize (TEP) is officially open for entries for its 2025 cohort. TEP seeks innovative solutions across five critical Earthshots: Protect and...
Businesses face increasing threats
Businesses are facing increasingly sophisticated threats from ransomware groups, hacktivists, and individual attackers. The 2024 Arctic Wolf Security Operations Report sheds light on the key trends shaping the modern threat environment and provides actionable insights...
Satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. Reporting in Surveys in Geophysics, the researchers...
Advanced mobile robots a boon for supply chains
Several mobile robotics technologies for supply chains will mature within the next two to five years, creating an accelerating market for increasingly capable mobile robots and drones, according to Gartner. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones is a...
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The more Africa innovates, the closer the world gets to net zero
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Don’t let form trump corporate governance substance
More laws and regulations are not going to solve the many problems business - and the country - face. Only changed behaviour will do that. By Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) Reading through the proposed amendments to the...
These are the technologies businesses are using to adapt
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Work-from-home ushered in an age of flexible human work
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JSE launches sustainability and climate change disclosure guidance
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched its Sustainability and Climate Disclosure Guidance consultation papers to promote transparency and good governance and guide listed companies on best practice in environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure....
Accel-KKR backs Entersekt
device identity and authentication vendor Entersekt has announced a significant investment from Accel-KKR, a technology-focused private equity firm. The investment will enable Entersekt to accelerate its roadmap, hire top talent and fuel expansion into new markets....
Fujitsu quantum-inspired optimisation services cut traffic, CO2 at Hamburg Port
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Enterprise 5.0: unlocking the value of 4IR
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Reinventing retail through AI
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