African Development Bank calls for bold solutions to African poverty
Climate change, global financial shocks and growing food insecurity are threatening Africa, the world’s fastest-growing continent and hampering achievement of global development goals. To tackle these challenges and speed up the continent’s efforts to achieve these...
Kaspersky IDs security flaws in Unisoc
Kaspersky Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS CERT) experts have discovered critical vulnerabilities in Unisoc SoCs that could allow bypassing security measures and gaining unauthorised remote access by exploiting modem communication with the...
Digitalisation can empower informal merchants to unlock Africa’s growth
The digital transformation of sub-Saharan Africa’s economy will not be complete without a focus on helping the region’s hundreds of thousands of small, micro and informal merchants to digitalise their businesses. And payments represents a natural starting point for...
Emerging markets well positioned to drive global growth
By 2035, emerging markets will play a crucial role in shaping the global economy, contributing about 65% of global economic growth. This is among the findings from S&P Global’s latest Look Forward research study, which identifies and assesses the opportunities and...
Should all tokens be equal in the crypto market?
As of June 2024, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued 138 crypto asset service provider (CASP) licences. By Lerato Lamola, partner at Webber Wentzel With the rolling out of licences, the discussion around the crypto industry moves from whether...
AI-powered drone swarms transform industries beyond defense
While drone swarms have been an area of technological development for many years, their practical applications have only recently gained significant momentum, particularly following increased attention during the Russia-Ukraine war, as reflected in Google search...
Empathy the game-changing skill in CX
Empathy is a key differentiator in creating exceptional customer experiences in an increasingly tech-driven business world. By Liezel Jonkheid, director and founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab Labelled a ‘soft skill’, it’s a complex trait to develop that requires...
Quick fixes versus long-term gains
Businesses often lean toward short-term fixes to address immediate IT challenges, rather than enduring the temporary discomfort of committing to a long-term, future-focused strategy. Much like throwing more RAM at a speed problem, an immediate solution might not be...
We need to make AI work for workers
Just as generative AI continues to open opportunities for businesses in Africa to change customer experiences and increase revenue, the benefits for workforce strategies and employees can be significant. By Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce area vice-president/Africa executive...
Securing Africa’s AI sovereignty
Africa needs to take control of its AI sovereignty by actively shaping global AI frameworks and adopting ethical AI solutions that are tailored to the continent's needs, according to Dr Mark Nasila speaking at last week’s SingularityU South Africa Summit 2024. In a...
Applications for Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) 2025 open
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has opened applications for the 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP). The initiative supports South Africa’s goal of achieving a low carbon economy and a climate-resilient society through creating quality...
Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...