Sars ups surveillance with AI

Sars ups surveillance with AI

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has entered its AI era — and the taxman is watching more closely than ever. With artificial intelligence now scanning bank records, crypto trades, and lifestyle mismatches, there’s nowhere left to hide. Sars is modernising its operations by integrating advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen tax…

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Africa: Southern Africa Enhances Early Warning Systems As Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines Are Launched in Three Countries

Africa: Southern Africa Enhances Early Warning Systems As Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines Are Launched in Three Countries

Three Southern African countries now have Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guidelines–a critical tool for detecting and responding to emerging health risks. Event-based surveillance systems collect and analyse information from diverse sources, including communities, the media, and healthcare workers, to detect unusual health events in real time. They complement traditional indicator-based surveillance and are designed to support…

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