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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.…

The South African informal sector is a vibrant thread, pulsating with entrepreneurial energy. Valued at almost $10 billion annually and representing 17%…

Social media, such as Insta, may seem to be far removed from the workplace, but it’s become a major vulnerability…

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As enterprises move online, the shipping and logistics sector offers many solutions that can help them become more sustainable. Among…

Natasha Mazzone – the Democratic Alliance (DA) shadow minister of communications and digital technologies, Natasha Mazzone – somehow finds time…

Electricity wheeling mechanisms play a key role in facilitating the optimal integration of renewable energy resources into the grid. Wheeling…

There is no escaping the fact that South Africa has a severe and deep-seated debt problem. The average household spent…

The emergence and growing popularity of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is generating exciting opportunities for the Eastern Cape province, which already…

by Edward Webster, University of the Witwatersrand From US car factories to public sector workers in Nigeria and South Africa,…

In the realm of modern football, the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was heralded as a monumental development that…

One of the challenges facing fast-growing African economies is to provide more comprehensive transport networks without huge carbon emissions consequences.…

The media and communication landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as new technologies continue to emerge and challenge traditional practices.…

by Claire Seungeun Lee, UMass Lowell Each day, you leave digital traces of what you did, where you went, who…

The ‘Retail Store of the Future’ is no longer a distant concept. With the integration of cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), Radio-Frequency…

Many South Africans who struggle every day to reach their places of work using minibus taxis or cars on congested…

Saving money is just as important for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as it is for consumers. An SME that…

Cloud technology has become a driving force behind how South African companies across industry sectors operate their IT infrastructure. However,…

Generative AI has the power to revolutionise the accounting industry, elevate the role of accountants by automating repetitive workflows and…

In Africa, as in much of the world, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest buzzword amongst healthcare professionals. Globally, we…