Richard Ford, group CTO, Integrity360. South African companies are sitting on a “figurative asbestos” of digital data that is costing them millions and exposing them to significant security risks. As the world marks International Digital Cleanup Day on 21 March, cyber security firms are urging businesses to tackle the growing threat of “data toxicity” –…
There are both risks and opportunities presented by the rise of finfluencers. (Image source: 123RF) The rapid rise of financial influencers, or “finfluencers”, across South Africa’s social media platforms is a double-edged sword – representing both unprecedented opportunities for financial inclusion and significant risks related to misinformation. This was the sentiment shared by regulators and…
Despite some progress made globally, children around the world still face serious and evolving risks of being sold, sexually exploited and abused, the UN independent human rights expert on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, Mama Fatima Singhateh, warned on Monday. “There is a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of these crimes,”…
Mediterranean Shipping Company will add new charges on several trade routes to Africa as tensions in key maritime corridors disrupt global shipping. The Swiss shipping group said the “war surcharge” took effect on March 5 and affects cargo moving from the Indian subcontinent and Gulf countries to African markets. The measure will raise freight costs…
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, in March 2026 marks the end of a political era in the Middle Eastern country. Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran. This has triggered a war drawing in numerous countries across the Middle East. The Horn of Africa and Red…
Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services like voting, healthcare, education and social protection. Biometric digital identification systems are often promoted as tools to improve efficiency, inclusion…
Improving security beyond the project site is vital, as is ensuring that gas revenues are managed responsibly and transparently. The resumption of TotalEnergies’ large natural gas extraction project is an opportunity to transform Mozambique’s abundant natural wealth into economic development, especially for the impoverished northern Cabo Delgado province. However, the persistent terrorist threat and the…
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks launched Saturday by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, with some of America’s close partners describing the situation as “grave” and “perilous.” Below is a look at the latest reaction to the conflict that erupted Saturday between Iran and the U.S. and its closest ally in…
Karl Blom, partner at Webber Wentzel. Legal uncertainty around artificial intelligence, intellectual property and data security is growing. South African organisations should proceed carefully when deploying AI tools. This is according to Karl Blom, partner at Webber Wentzel, and Tristan Marot, innovation lawyer at Webber Wentzel Fusion. Presenting together at the ITWeb Data Insights Summit…
Serving on a non-profit board can be deeply fulfilling and beneficial to the cause – but only if you’re fully committed and prepared for the role. It must be flattering to be offered a seat on the board of a non-profit organisation (NPO). After all, the non-profit sector has long valued for-profit executives for their…
