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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...

Phishing in the age of AI – why the human firewall matters more than ever

Cybersecurity has long been a game of cat and mouse, with attackers innovating just as quickly as defenders can adapt. But in recent years, the balance has shifted once...

redAcademy and Lewis Group continue impactful skills development collaboration

As South Africa continues to grapple with a shortage of skilled technology professionals, a long-running partnership between redAcademy and Lewis Group is demonstrating the power of sustained collaboration. The relationship...
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Africa’s AI future dangles on a US-China tightrope

The global artificial intelligence landscape is rapidly fracturing into two distinct, increasingly incompatible ecosystems dominated by the United States and China. For the developing...

Johannesburg manufacturer launches one of South Africa’s first AI wallpaper visualisers

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the way people shop, design and make decisions. Now, it is entering South Africa’s wallpaper industry. Johannesburg-based manufacturer Wallpaper Online...

Africa could gain from world AI organisation – Ticon Africa

In welcoming the development of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), the Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON) says the new entity could assist...

SAS: For agentic AI ROI, invest in human judgment

As enterprises move from AI experimentation to agentic AI systems that can take action across workflows, SAS leaders say the next test of AI...

Why Africa’s fastest AI adopters need governance, not just speed

AI adoption is accelerating across Africa's Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs). In South Africa, SMBs are investing in AI at rates above the global...
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