Browsing: Opinion

by Christopher Adam, University of Oxford The high cost of making cross border payments on the African continent has driven…

BY Alexander Claus Winkler, Rhodes University “Drone fishing” is a relatively recent innovation in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles.…

Two weeks ago, Telkom revealed its plan to sell its masts and towers business, Swiftnet. The giant telco said it…

The term “range anxiety” has been affixed to electric vehicles (EVs) as if it was never an issue previously. It’s…

The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Investigation, Search, Access or Seizure of Articles in terms of section 26 of…

As biometric identity becomes a central tenet in secure access to finance, government, telecommunications, healthcare services and more, 2024 is…

In response to the growing threat in South Africa, the term SOCaaS (security operations centre as a service) is gaining…

Right now, public discourse around artificial intelligence (AI) is centred on speculation about who will win the AI race. But…

As technology continues to disrupt traditional industries, from fintech revolutionising the financial sector to legal tech streamlining legal processes, one…

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) should take cybersecurity seriously because they increasingly becoming prime targets for cyberattacks. While these businesses…

Cape Town –  In his opening keynote for AfricaCom 2023, Africa’s largest tech conference, currently underway in Cape Town; Leo…

South Africa faces significant challenges providing wider access to healthcare. The World Bank places South Africa’s doctor resources at 0.8…

Fibre has become an integral part of today’s digital environment. It not only connects people but also enables organisations across…

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has transformed from a “nice‑to‑have” buzzword to a “must-have” demonstrable compliance requirement. As such, ESG…

by Niusha Shafiabady, Charles Darwin University Artificial intelligence is changing the world – and one of the main areas it…

by Adam Behr, Newcastle University In 2023, to still be working on Beatles music … to release a new song…

To say the medical field is large is an understatement. The valuation of the global healthcare industry’s stands at a…

Cyber security has taken centre stage in South African commerce, and it’s no surprise, given the prevalence of ransomware attacks…

by Andre van den Berg, Director, Banking and Finance; Zanrie Linstrom, Candidate Attorney; and Pooja Pundit, Candidate Attorney at CMS…

by Daniel Gervais, Vanderbilt University and John Nay, Stanford University Only “persons” can engage with the legal system – for…

While the emergence of cloud services meant that organisations of all sizes now had access to powerful computing resources, many…

As the world becomes increasingly focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, IT departments are actively driving sustainability efforts.…

Ransomware attacks have been rising and it is companies that have a high level of preparedness who are weathering the…

By Ravi Sen, Texas A&M University Google, Microsoft and others boast that generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT will make…

I’m always surprised by the statistics about electronic waste (e-waste) and how little is understood about this critical environmental issue.…