One hour to reframe your cloud future

One hour to reframe your cloud future

Technology decisions are seldom about technology alone. Business leaders need to consider direction, resilience and the ability to move as the world changes. For many entities, SQL Server sits at the heart of that challenge. It is the database that powers daily operations, yet it is also the system that has to evolve if businesses…

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Cyber Insight, Sophos host strategic event on ransomware trends, future of cyber security

Cyber Insight, Sophos host strategic event on ransomware trends, future of cyber security

Cyber Insight, in partnership with Sophos, hosted an exclusive cyber security event on 19 August at the Eikenhof Estate in Stellenbosch, bringing together IT managers, clients and partners to explore the latest ransomware research and the future development roadmap for Sophos solutions. Ransomware remains a top concern for SMEs The event highlighted findings from the…

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Africa: Future of Africa Lies in Our Ability to Forge Strong Partnerships … Interior Minister

Africa: Future of Africa Lies in Our Ability to Forge Strong Partnerships … Interior Minister

The Minister for Interior has expressed his firm conviction that the future of Africa lies in the continent’s ability to foster strong partnerships among nations, render selfless support to each other and build strong institutions. Abdoulie Sanyany was speaking recently during the handing-over of military equipment to the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) by the Islamic…

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AI is not automation: Why behaviour change, not hype, will decide the future of work

AI is not automation: Why behaviour change, not hype, will decide the future of work

DY/DX urges South African leaders to adopt a skeptical, evidence-based approach to AI and to recognise that real transformation requires process and behaviour change. Geoff Cohen, partner at DY/DX South African businesses are racing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI), but many risk confusing automation with true AI with potentially costly consequences. Speaking at the Knowledge…

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Africa: Future of Africa Lies in Our Ability to Forge Strong Partnerships … Interior Minister

Africa: Ngurare Pitches Blue Economy As Africa’s Future

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, has urged African nations to embrace the blue economy as a central pillar of sustainable growth, food security, and regional integration, saying the continent’s future prosperity depends on how well it manages its oceans and waterways. Ngurare was speaking at a high-level thematic side event during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference…

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Africa: Future of Africa Lies in Our Ability to Forge Strong Partnerships … Interior Minister

Africa: Namibia’s Green Finance Revolution – A Blueprint for Africa’s Energy Future

Namibia is quietly emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling clean energy stories. With world-class solar and wind resources, the country is now pairing natural advantage with financial innovation to reshape its energy future. At the heart of this transformation is the green project financing, a fast-evolving mechanism that is unlocking capital, accelerating infrastructure and…

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Can battery energy storage systems help power the future of mining in Africa?

Can battery energy storage systems help power the future of mining in Africa?

Henry Myburgh, Strategic Account Manager at Vertiv Africa. Mining remains a cornerstone of economic output across many sub-Saharan African nations, often contributing a substantial share of gross domestic product (GDP). As the global energy transition accelerates, the demand for critical minerals – such as cobalt, lithium and copper – is placing Africa’s mineral wealth under…

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Masterclass unpacks future of journalism in AI era

Masterclass unpacks future of journalism in AI era

The masterclass explored the impact of AI on journalism. IIE Rosebank College, a brand of the Independent Institution of Education, hosted a masterclass: “The future of journalism in the AI era and new opportunities”. The event brought together expert speakers to discuss the impact of AI on journalism and the opportunities that arise from it….

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