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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...

From Pit to Platform: Reinventing Mine Maintenance with GenAI

Unplanned maintenance now accounts for 60% of mine site maintenance spending which is why innovative solutions have become a mission critical lever for operators worldwide. ‍According to recent findings from BCG’s...

More than just a tax return: why it’s time to rethink what you know about the tax season

The chill of mid-winter has settled over South Africa and while most people are focused on beating the cold, there’s another familiar season quietly sweeping in: tax filing. But...

Why agility beats legacy in a digital world

Legacy once stood for trust and authority in financial services. Today, it often suggests outdated systems, slow decision-making and an unwillingness to evolve. As technology reshapes how consumers manage...
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AI: solution to close South Africa’s higher education access gap or threat to deepen it?

The past two years have seen artificial intelligence move from the margins to the centre of South Africa’s higher education strategy conversations. Vice-chancellors, registrars,...

Trusted relationship and exploits in public-facing applications strengthen position as the main attack vectors

Although the main initial vectors in 2025 remain similar to 2024, their combined share has grown to over 80%. Public-facing applications account for 43.7%,...

SAS advances its AI-ready data management foundation for industry agents and automation, with governance built-in

Integrated analytics and AI-driven automation help enterprises prepare, govern and activate data for trusted AI at scale. As enterprises race to operationalise AI, many are...

Cyber governance is central to effective enterprise risk management

Across many organisations, cyber governance is still treated as a parallel discipline to enterprise risk management rather than a core component of it. This separation...

Kaspersky spots rising scam activity around the 2026 World Cup, from bogus tickets to $500,000 “grant” emails

Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup, and cybercriminals are seizing the moment to exploit the heightened...
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