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Africa: Artificial Intelligence – Africa Governments Must Adopt, Adapt, and Indigenise, but Do Not Copy and Paste

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago014 mins

An African aphorism says “When elders sit together, words are weighed, not counted.” “And when value circulates locally, trust deepens and community stability holds.” Much of today’s global conversation is shaped by new technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and social media, and the impact of these forces on democracy, peace, security, geo-politics, integration…

Netstar partners with Sunshine Tour to drive South African golf excellence through data intelligence

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago06 mins

Vehicle tracking and telematics leader partners to explore performance analytics for professional golf. Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron and leading provider of vehicle tracking and telematics solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with the Sunshine Tour to develop enhanced golf performance analytics and tracking capabilities together. The strategic partnership aims to support South African golfers…

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Africa: President Ruto Presides Over NIRU’s Inaugural Graduation, Boosting Africa’s Intelligence Education

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago05 mins

Nairobi — President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the inaugural graduation ceremony of the National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU), marking a historic milestone for the institution and Africa’s growing intelligence and security education landscape. The first cohort comprises 31 master’s degree graduates drawn from Kenya and several African countries, positioning NIRU as a…

From information to action: Why SA’s payments transformation needs local operational intelligence, not just global platforms

eriinfo.com1 month ago09 mins

Phil Boyall, Sales and Marketing Director at MoData. South Africa’s banking and payments sector is no longer transforming – it is running live, at speed under scrutiny. Regulatory modernisation, real‑time payment rails and rising financial crime complexity have removed tolerance for delay, uncertainty and operational fragility. What used to be absorbed by batch cycles, manual…

Africa: Republican Intelligence Specialist Nominated Head Africa at State Department

eriinfo.com1 month ago010 mins

Frank W. Garcia Jr., a veteran Republican Congressional aide with limited Africa experience, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Africa Bureau at the State Department. Since Trump’s Inauguration a little over a year ago, three successive officials have been in charge of the Bureau, which manages U.S. relations with 49 sub-Saharan countries….

Connectivity as strategy: The dawn of true operational intelligence

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

Peter Walsh, MD of CommsCloud. For years, connectivity was viewed merely as a basic utility − a necessary pipe to keep the lights on. In 2026, this mindset must fundamentally change. The dawn of truly intelligent, autonomous and prescriptive operational intelligence across Africa is dependent on a single truth: Connectivity must be treated as a…

First Technology Western Cape delivers the tools – and intelligence

eriinfo.com3 months ago09 mins

The pace of business moves so quickly today that companies need more than just technology. They need solutions that work together seamlessly. They must manage the challenge of managing complex IT procurement while also identifying opportunities for automation and more intelligent workflows. By combining access to essential hardware with expertise in implementing automation, organisations can…

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Africa: Boko Haram’s Intelligence Networks Fuel Its Deadly Resurgence

eriinfo.com3 months ago011 mins

Governments in the Lake Chad Basin region must target and dismantle terrorist groups’ information-gathering and processing systems. Since launching its Camp Holocaust offensive at the beginning of 2025, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has carried out over 200 attacks, killing at least 500 people. And Jama’tu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), excelling in predatory…

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Africa: Expert Says Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining Modern Finance

eriinfo.com5 months ago05 mins

International finance and accounting expert, Osarense Dorothy Iguodala, has said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the finance profession by enhancing efficiency, security, and strategic insight. Disclosing this in a media statement recently, she asserts, harping on the fact that AI is not a replacement for professional judgment but a powerful tool that amplifies it….

Strategix acquires Youngblood Consulting to strengthen data automation, business intelligence capabilities

eriinfo.com5 months ago03 mins

Strategix, which positions itself as a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and enterprise technology solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Youngblood Consulting, a South African-based data company renowned for its expertise in database management, traditional and modern business intelligence solutions, Azure Power Platform and Managed Services as well as IOT-driven platforms. This…