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Geopolitical conflict and the global insurance market – lessons for South African insurers and reinsurers

The global insurance market has entered a period of unprecedented complexity. Geopolitical conflict, once regarded as a peripheral risk confined to specialist underwriters and political risk markets, has migrated...

Africa’s opportunity to shape the future of human-centred AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping economies, industries, and public institutions worldwide. Yet the global conversation about AI still tends to follow the familiar narrative that the Global South lags while the...

Kenya: Court of Appeal upholds cybercrime law but strikes down ‘fake news’ offences

On 6 March 2026, the Court of Appeal in Nairobi (Court) issued a landmark decision on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (2018) (Act). The Court held that sections...

AI-Enabled Fraud Is Already Hitting SA and Financial Institutions Are Running Out of Time

Criminals are exploiting synthetic voices and identities faster than institutions can respond. Artificial intelligence-enabled fraud is no longer a future risk for South Africa’s financial and insurance sector; it is already...

Skynamo acquired by Klipboard to accelerate growth of its unified sales operations platform

Skynamo, the unified sales operations platform built for manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors, has joined Klipboard, a global provider of vertically focused business management software. The move strengthens Skynamo’s ability to...

How to build an effective educational website in 2026: UX, accessibility & strategy

Building an educational website in 2026 requires a structured learning flow, mobile-first UX, and strict accessibility compliance. Users expect instant access to content, clear navigation, and predictable interactions across...

Google opens applications for milestone 10th cohort of startups accelerator Africa, targeting AI-Driven scientific breakthroughs

Google today announced the opening of applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. This milestone edition marks nearly a decade of support for the...

AI-driven cyber threats are outpacing defence capabilities

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defences. Despite growing awareness of...

SAS: Government AI predictions for 2026

A wild year in tech and government pits SAS public sector experts against an uncertain future   When it comes to public sector predictions, the disruptions and upheavals in both government and AI in 2025 would have challenged Nostradamus. However, despite 2025...

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business contributes to the Honoris United Universities 2025 impact report showcasing human-centered AI transformation in African higher education

Honoris United Universities, Africa’s first and largest pan-African private higher education network, recently released its fourth annual Impact Report, showcasing how the network is harnessing artificial intelligence to advance its...

New MVNO YOMO Aims to Connect One Million Young South Africans to Affordable Data

South Africa’s newest telecommunications player, YOMO, has entered the market with a mission that goes beyond connectivity. As the country’s first youth-focused Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), YOMO is...

Tips for teachers and parents to help children use GenAI responsibly

As the third school term begins, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We now...
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SAS, FACTS Consulting urge organisations to detect procurement fraud before losses escalate

 Organisations need to move procurement fraud prevention closer to the point where suspicious activity occurs, rather than relying primarily on investigations after money has...

Women Shaping AI Global Creative Work From South Africa

As generative AI transforms marketing, South African women are helping redefine how creative work gets made for global South African women are helping shape...

South Africa: AI in the workplace – Labour Relations Act considerations

Where AI systems are used to recommend employees for promotion or to identify employees for training and development opportunities, decisions that are arbitrary, irrational,...

People take more care of their smartphones than their PCs, Kaspersky’s latest survey shows

Kaspersky has compared the most popular digital hygiene habits for smartphones and PCs and found that cleanup actions differ according to the device. On...

Rhino Energy Solutions continues phased solar rollout across Capital Hotels & Apartments Portfolio as battery storage pilot advances

Five installations delivered safely on schedule and within budget across a live, six-hotel portfolio, with phase 2 carport solar and battery energy storage now...
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