Africa risks losing its strategic advantage in the global economy by allowing individual countries to negotiate separate deals for critical minerals instead of bargaining collectively as a bloc, MTN Group Chairman, Mcebisi Jonas, has warned. Jonas gave the warning while addressing Fellows of the fifth cohort of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP), who…
Andre Troskie, EMEA field CISO at Veeam. Agentic AI is both a powerful opportunity and a massive risk, requiring completely new approaches to how organisations approach data resilience and trusted AI. This is according to speakers at an executive roundtable on trusted AI and data resilience, hosted in Johannesburg by Veeam in partnership with ITWeb….
AI can help identify potential unrest weeks ahead by triangulating social media information with other data sources. (Image created via Gemini) The South African Special Risks Insurance Association (SASRIA) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse social and behavioural signals in an effort to forecast potentially destructive events. This was revealed by Muzi Dladla, executive…
The Horn of Africa is once again facing the danger of military and political escalation as renewed manoeuvring involving Eritrea, illegal TPLF-led political and military actors, and other regional and external forces threatens to undermine the fragile peace achieved after years of devastating conflict. At the centre of these concerns is Tigray, a region still…
Dar es Salaam — THE growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has become one of Tanzania’s most pressing public health challenges, with obesity emerging as a major risk factor behind the rising number of people diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Health experts say changing lifestyles, unhealthy diets rich in…
Vera Nagtegaal, CEO at Vouch. AI cannot replace human financial advisors, and while the technology’s speed and accessibility make it appealing, relying on it completely for financial decisions carries significant risks, according to industry experts. Vera Nagtegaal, CEO of financial advisory firm Vouch, says more South Africans are turning to AI tools for financial guidance….
An aerial view taken from an helicopter during a media visit shows five platforms over the Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea some 140 kilometres west from the town of Stavanger, Norway, on December 3, 2019. (Photo by Tom LITTLE / AFP) (Photo by TOM LITTLE/AFP via Getty Images) Tom Little | Afp…
A charging port is seen on a Mercedes Benz EQC 400 4Matic electric vehicle at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 13, 2019. Mark Blinch | Reuters The automotive industry’s increasing use of over-the-air technology to update vehicle systems makes it more susceptible to cyberattacks, analysts say, urging more intervention in the…
Businesses that rely on digital platforms are preparing for possible operational challenges. (Image source: 123RF) As some South Africans took to the streets today to protest against undocumented foreigners, digital platforms and community safety structures are taking steps to manage potential disruptions, protect users and monitor the spread of misinformation linked to the event. The…
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
