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Beyond Policing: Reclaiming the Purpose of Higher Education in an Age of AI

The major debate currently surrounding artificial intelligence in higher education asks whether AI should be policed. But in focusing so heavily on control, we overlook the culture of shame...

The growing role of data and AI in media buying

Is your digital agency keeping pace? Three years ago, media buying in South Africa looked markedly different to today, even at agencies that considered themselves performance driven. Attribution was messy,...

The end of Random Acts of AI, why most organisations are still experimenting without strategy

There is a pattern emerging across boardrooms that is starting to look very familiar. Executives are excited about artificial intelligence. Budgets are being allocated. Pilot projects are being launched....

Digital Parks Africa expands global network reach with Tier 1 carrier Cogent Communications

Global Tier 1 carrier Cogent Communications is now live at Digital Parks Africa’s (DPA) Samrand data centre, giving customers direct access to one of the world’s largest Internet Protocol...

When a school is offline, opportunity is not just delayed, it is denied

South Africa has approximately 23,000 public schools, yet around 17,000 remain completely offline¹. That means only about 6,000 have some form of internet connectivity, while roughly 74% of public...

Lulapay brings cash flow flexibility to Cloud on Demand’s reseller network

Lulapay has partnered with leading cloud distributer Cloud on Demand to introduce integrated cash flow flexibility for ICT resellers and managed service providers across South Africa. Lulapay is a...

Naked becomes the world’s first to give a final car insurance quote in ChatGPT

With the launch of what is believed to be the first South African app in ChatGPT, Naked is signalling how AI assistants could reshape financial services.  South African insurance platform, Naked,...

Adaptive Deepfake Detection Revolutionises Digital Fraud Prevention

Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance, launched Adaptive Deepfake Detector. The new model tackles the prevailing issue of traditional offline solutions being unable to detect the...

Salesforce Commits to Hiring 1,000 AI-Native Grads

New Emerging Talent Playbook gives leaders a practical roadmap to build their own AI-ready workforce This year’s college graduates are facing one of the most competitive job markets in years....

Adaptive Deepfake Detection Revolutionises Digital Fraud Prevention

Sumsub launches its upgraded deepfake detection solution with instant online self-learning updates, setting a new standard in catching sophisticated fraud online Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance,...

Commentary: Strengthening digital defences ahead of World Password Day

With World Password Day approaching on 7 May, ManageEngine South Africa is highlighting the importance of stronger password practises as cyber risks continue to rise for local businesses. According to...

Engineering trust into the core product of South African online betting platforms is how we protect players

The National Gambling Board previously classified up to 31% of online betting in South Africa as problematic, but a new survey reveals a highly positive shift: 37% of industry...
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Africa’s white-collar crime landscape: How cross-border reality is reshaping risk, regulation and corporate responsibility

White-collar crime in Africa is no longer a predominantly domestic concern; it has expanded to an international stage, so too has the corporate exposure...

Global surge in AI interest among children, including in South Africa

With Internet penetration in South Africa high, and children accessing digital platforms at increasingly younger ages, digital safety has become a key concern for...

TFG accelerates recovery by 80% as retail data demands push infrastructure to the limit

In retail, systems are always under pressure. Stock, payments, and customer transactions all move in parallel, leaving little room for delays or failures. For...

AI is making work faster. But speed without judgment is just expensive noise

A few months ago, one of my team leads submitted a first draft of a client strategy document in under two hours. It was...

Vertiv Expands Liquid Cooling Portfolio in EMEA to Accelerate AI-Ready Data Centre Deployments

Vertiv™ CoolChip CDU 2300 and Vertiv™ CoolChip Fluid Network Row Manifolds to be showcased at Datacloud Global Congress Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in...
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