New York — Drought, extreme heat, and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, according to new climate report Nearly half of the world’s children – or 1.1 billion – are now exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards, threatening their health, education, and survival, according to a…
Dr Andile Ngcaba, executive chairman and co-founder of Convergence Partners and Solcon Capital. (Photograph by Strike a Pose) The global information and communication technology (ICT) landscape is faced with three main crises: submarine internet cable cuts, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyber security threats, and vulnerabilities in the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) ecosystem. So said Dr…
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has launched a Global Alliance for Human Rights, a broad coalition aimed at placing the issue at the heart of decision-making, when conflict levels have reached a record high amid deepening inequality and accelerating climate change. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk unveiled the initiative in Geneva,…
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will pack into stadiums, airports, hotels, bars and public transit systems over five weeks. That makes the World Cup not just…
Allie Mellen The cyber threat landscape is growing darker, with sophisticated teen hacker groups, global hacktivists and nation-state actors joining the fray as AI exacerbates the challenges of defending organisations. It is war, said speakers at an executive dinner for CISOs ahead of the annual ITWeb Security Summit in Sandton this week. Allie Mellen, principal…
Cyber threats have evolved faster than most organisations. (Image source: 123RF) Cyber security in 2026 has moved beyond antivirus software and firewalls, and into the executive boardroom, directly influencing how organisations grow, scale and respond to disruptions. Before COVID, the traditional approach made sense: build strong defences, keep threats out and respond when something goes…
Ian Engelbrecht, EMEA field CTO at Veeam Software. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Traditional cyber resilience was built for human-speed threats. But in an era defined by AI agents, autonomous execution and emerging quantum risks, organisations must rethink what “recovery” truly means. This is according to Ian Engelbrecht, EMEA field CTO at Veeam Software, speaking to…
The report also highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence and digital technologies for preparedness, especially in pandemic monitoring, but warned that inadequate governance could widen global inequalities in health security and access. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the world faces worsening pandemic threats, warning that investments in preparedness are failing to keep pace with…
US and Chinese delegations are discussing AI guardrails at their Beijing summit and will set up a protocol for best practices to keep non-state bad actors from exploiting the most powerful AI models. Bessent told CNBC in a pre-recorded interview on Thursday that it was “of utmost importance” that the US maintain its lead over…
Africa can’t outsource its deadliest threats Sovereignty in global health is ultimately about being able to act without hesitation when lives are on the line. That ability does not come from statements or summits; it comes from infrastructure that works when pressure is highest. High-containment laboratories sit quietly in the background until they are needed,…
