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Every year, massive data breaches harm the public. The targets are email service providers, retailers and government agencies that store…

As the 45th Southern Africa Telecommunications Association (SATA) Conference wrapped up at the Sandton Convention Centre in April, the spotlight…

Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South…

The recent 2025 Africa CEO Forum marked a turning point in digital finance discussions, as business and policy leaders highlighted…

It’s time to tell your kids to become plumbers – because while AI might not be coming for their pipes,…

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment options have strutted onto South Africa’s financial runway with the swagger of innovation—offering interest-free…

For nearly three decades, South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy has been anchored on the premise that transferring 30%…

I extend heartfelt congratulations to Melvyn Lubega on his appointment to lead South Africa’s new digital service unit. His experience as a…

On this Africa Day, as we reflect on the journey of the continent and the hopes of its people, we…

My wife, family, and friends – all Vodacom investors – have questioned why I insist the company must pay Nkosana…

US-South Africa relations have hit a serious low because of disagreements over ideas, differences in foreign policies, and President Donald…

Cloud technology has numerous benefits, but cost savings are not guaranteed. To achieve the full transformational benefits of the technology,…

As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss trade relations and sensitive topics such…

 As South Africa’s digital economy continues to grow, the need for intelligent, future-focused telecommunications infrastructure is more essential than ever.…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer knocking at the door of healthcare – it’s already in the room. From faster…

Artificial intelligence (AI) used to be the stuff of science fiction. Stories about rogue machines and robot uprisings were once…

South Africa’s innovation fund, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the 2025 state of the nation address, was a response…

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is trained on enormous bodies of text, video and images to identify patterns. It then creates…

South Africa’s regulators, fintechs, payment companies and financial institutions have launched a range of powerful digital finance services and solutions…

Fibre optic internet cables have transformed how South Africans access and enjoy internet services. The rollout of Fibre infrastructure has lowered…

South Africa currently grapples with one of the world’s highest unemployment rates, standing at a staggering 31.9% in 2024, with…

As the adoption of digital mobile services grows exponentially, African governments face a complex economic conundrum: determining economically sound Information…

Africa stands at a critical juncture where rapid technological advancements can be leveraged to address longstanding socioeconomic challenges and drive…

With municipal by-elections taking place across South Africa throughout 2025, attention is once again turning to the strength of local…

The South African Post Office (Sapo) has the potential to become a digital lifeline for rural communities by offering Wi-Fi,…