Africans’ loyalty to local brands drops
The 15th annual Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands reveals a stark disconnect between rising African optimism and declining brand loyalty. While 68% of Africans express belief in Africa, up from 64% in 2024, only 11% of the Top 100 most admired brands are African...
Cancer centre pushes research boundaries with AI
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a specialist cancer center, has announced a pioneering partnership with NTT Data and CARPL.ai, a enterprise imaging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning operations (MLOps) platform. Together, they have designed and...
Check Point to acquire Veriti
AI-fueled attacks and hyperconnected IT environments have made threat exposure one of the most urgent cybersecurity challenges facing enterprises today. In response, Check Point Software Technologies has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Veriti...
Explainable AI market set to hit $21,06bn
The global explainable AI market size is anticipated to reach $21,06-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 18% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Explainable AI refers to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems that...
AFSUG introduces masterclasses, collaboration forum at Saphila 2025
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) will add technical masterclasses at this year’s Saphila 2025, taking place from 1 to 3 June 2025 at Sun City. In a first for the event, which is set to be AFSUG’s largest ever, the masterclasses will offer delegates high-value,...
Red Hat, AMD strengthen strategic collaboration
Red Hat and AMD have announced a strategic collaboration to propel AI capabilities and optimise virtualised infrastructure. With this deepened alliance, Red Hat and AMD will expand customer choice across the hybrid cloud, from deploying optimised, efficient AI models...
From unbanked to empowered: the real test for mobile finance in Africa
Africa’s young, tech-savvy population is leading the charge in reshaping the continent’s future. As home to the fastest-growing demographic in the world, Africa’s youth are not only influencing tomorrow’s society but are also at the heart of innovation in financial...
SIEM or endpoint security first for small business cyber defence?
The cyber threat landscape is a minefield, and for small businesses with limited resources, deciding where to invest in security can feel overwhelming. By Dillon Gray, chief operating officer at IPT Recent data from the Arctic Wolf 2025 Threat Report highlights the...
How the Travel Rule enhances digital currency safety
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule for digital currency took effect in South Africa on 30 April, an important milestone in bringing transparency to the country’s digital assets sector. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply With South Africa still...
Navigate the ethical crossroads of AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates critical decision-making processes across industries, robust ethical governance frameworks are paramount. Agentic AI, capable of autonomous action and self-improvement, presents unique challenges, writes Sarthak Rohal, senior...
Upcoming trends, challenges, strategies for cloud
The rate of change in technology has made cloud computing a vital factor in the digital transformation of organisations. By Dean Baker, head of sales (Africa South Region) at Infobip This year offers significant trends, prospects, and issues that are likely to define...
The often-overlooked Achilles heel of local cyber defence
Though the world of cybersecurity is perpetually shifting, one truth has remained constant: humans are generally the weakest link in an organisation's defence. Despite this long-standing flag, a significant cybersecurity awareness gap persists in South Africa, writes...