Crypto losses to scammers heading for record high
With three months still to go before year's end, it's clear that 2025 is shaping up to be one of crypto's most dangerous years yet - with criminals and hackers stealing a record-breaking amount of money – according to CryptoPresales. So far, their illicit activities...
Deepfake services now 400 times cheaper
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered adverts on the darknet offering realtime video and audio deepfake services. Prices reportedly start at $50 for fake videos and $30 for fabricated voice messages, with costs rising based on the...
Tech, data collection help NGOs effect social change
In April 2022, the multi-sector partnership Thrive by Five, led by the Department of Education and DataDrive2030, released their wide-ranging 2021 Thrive by Five Index, the largest open-source data set in the country of preschool child development according to early...
AI-enhanced attacks a rising cyberthreat
A new report from API (application programming interface) technology developer Kong, Security Perspectives 2025: AI-Enhanced Threats and API Security Report, highlights how new developments in AI will impact today’s API security landscape. A massive 25% of respondents...
Better environmental performance boosts profits, cuts costs
Sustainable practices in business are more than just an ethical responsibility; they make sound financial sense. In their Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management study, researchers from Kyushu University reveal that companies with better...
Climate hazards will slash corporate earnings
Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, according to two new reports released today by the World Economic Forum. Companies that delay could see up to 7% of annual earnings wiped out by 2035 an impact akin to...
BETI moderated slightly in November
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, remained largely unchanged in November, continuing the sideways trend observed since May...
Realtime payments boost African economies
Realtime payments are projected to contribute more than $15-billion in additional GDP growth to Nigeria and South Africa by 2028. This is according to the RealTime Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report published by ACI Worldwide, in collaboration...
Agentic AI fuels enterprise automation
As enterprises seek to scale and innovate in an increasingly complex digital landscape, Agentic AI is emerging as a transformative force, redefining the boundaries of automation. From intelligent decision-making to real-time adaptability, this cutting-edge technology...
African Development Bank accelerates Transnet support
The African Development Bank has released the first tranche of its $1-billion loan to Transnet. This disbursement is the first in a series of four tranches planned for a financing arrangement to support Transnet’s business recovery plan. Approved by the bank’s board...
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Crystal Ventures transforms business processes across group companies
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Digitalisation enables smart supply chains
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Oracle, Orange collaborate in West Africa
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Telkom Kenya expands mobile data network with Ericsson, NEC XON
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Vodacom Business, Toyota extend WiFi and telematics solution to SMEs
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Internet speed tests are useful as a rough guide, says ISPA
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Liquid, Orange partner on African networks
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Understanding requirements key to hybrid cloud transition
South African organisations have been looking at deploying hybrid or multi-cloud environments as one of the ways to digitally transform operations and provide an enabling environment for their distributed workforce to remain productive. By Ralph Berndt, sales and...
SD-WAN: the always-on network asset in the era of WFH
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About our client:Our client is a highly successful SAAS development company focused on delivering innovative, bespoke solutions across a wide range of industries including logistics, supply chain and manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they...
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