As the global gemstone market becomes increasingly complex with fraud on the rise, The Gem Lab is setting a new benchmark for trust, transparency, and authenticity with the introduction of its “Gem Lab Approved” standard. Founded and led by Jeremy Rothon FGA, one of South Africa’s most experienced and respected gemmologists, The Gem Lab has…
Despite growing innovation in insurance products across Africa, particularly in climate and agriculture, weak trust at community level and persistent data gaps continue to undermine uptake and long-term sustainability. Tom Gitogo, the Group Managing Director and CEO of Britam, said that even where innovative products such as parametric insurance have demonstrated real impact in responding…
Nairobi — Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned that a deepening trust deficit remains one of Africa’s greatest threats to peace, stability, and effective conflict resolution. Speaking during the 2026 Johannesburg Arbitration Week, Kenyatta said that while agreements in peace negotiations are often achieved, sustaining them remains difficult due to weakened trust between governments, institutions,…
Cybersecurity is more than just a technological issue today. It has fast become a strategic challenge driven by geopolitical dynamics, the ubiquitous use of AI and a complex digital environment. Against this backdrop, two critical elements stand out for businesses: speed and trust. For leaders, it is not a matter of if there will be…
From left: Antony Makins, chairman of the Special Interest Group for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, IITPSA; Dr Machiniba Sylvia Sathekge, CIO, National Health Laboratory Service; Dr Xolile Sibande, information and cyber security expert; and Nkosikhona Nkosi, CIO, CCMA. (Image: Strikapose Studios) Building trust in AI within SA’s public sector will depend on stronger governance, clearer…
Access Bank Plc and King’s Trust International have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at expanding opportunities, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods for young people across Africa. The agreement was signed in London by the managing director/chief executive officer of Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna, and the chief executive officer of King’s Trust International, Will Straw. The bank…
Foreign workers look at a tall plume of black smoke ascends following an explosion in the Fujairah industrial zone on March 3, 2026. Fadel Senna | Afp | Getty Images Iran has defended its strikes against its Gulf neighbors, telling CNBC that U.S. military assets located in surrounding territories were “legitimate” targets in its fight…
Marcelo Vieira, Partner, KPMG South Africa and Darren Lentz, Digital Trust Lead, KPMG. Digital trust is the invisible contract that lets people, businesses and governments rely on digital systems for critical interactions. Without it, digital public infrastructure (DPI) – the shared digital rails for payments, identity and data exchange – cannot scale or deliver the…
Antonios (Tony) Christodoulou, Founder and CEO, Cyber Dexterity. A few years ago, ‘verifying the sender’ largely meant checking an e-mail address. Today, attackers can join a virtual call with a familiar face and recognisable voice, and your brain will do what it’s primed to do. Trust by default, make decisions quickly with imperfect information, and…
Assessments of election quality have worsened over the past decade. Key findings On average across 38 countries, about three-quarters (74%) of Africans support choosing their leaders through regular, open, and honest elections. This is the majority position in every surveyed country, although support for elections has weakened over the past decade. Strong majorities favour multiparty…
