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African Journalists and Human Rights Defenders Are Turning to Encryption to Outsmart Surveillance, Safeguard Their Sources, and Keep Vital Stories Alive.

eriinfo.com6 days ago08 mins

This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 26 October 2025. The speed at which the internet is evolving is making its users increasingly vulnerable. Meanwhile, digital technology, which should help to concentrate and centralize information to prevent losses, offers no guarantee against hacking and theft of personal data by cyber-criminals. Similarly, mass surveillance orchestrated…

Discovery’s next big idea: turning sleep into rewards

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago08 mins

Discovery Health is tapping into sleep tracking and optimisation as the next frontier in its “shared value” business model, which integrates offerings across health, banking and insurance. Speaking at an event at Discovery’s Sandton headquarters on Tuesday, Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner said the financial services giant tapped into its 1.4 petabyte dataset to find…

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Africa: Turning Points – How Five Moments Reshaped Africa’s World Cup Race

eriinfo.com2 months ago08 mins

How they reshaped the race, and the standings after the two-game window; for some, however, it was already too late. The latest round of World Cup qualifiers in Africa showed again how quickly things can change. One country booked an early ticket, a new signing gave fresh energy to his national team, injuries slowed down…

Turning point for Africa as climate fund, resilience framework launched in Addis

eriinfo.com2 months ago011 mins

A diverse coalition of civil society leaders, government officials, development partners, and grassroots voices witness the official launch of the Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) and the Africa Just Resilience Framework (JRF) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. PHOTO/PACJA. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] In a defining moment for Africa’s climate future, a diverse coalition of…

How North Korean hackers are turning job interviews into crypto heists

eriinfo.com2 months ago011 mins

North Korean hackers are saturating the cryptocurrency industry with credible-sounding job offers as part of their campaign to steal digital cash, according to new research, raw data and interviews. The problem is becoming so common that job applicants now regularly screen recruiters for signs they might be acting on Pyongyang’s behalf. Twenty-five experts, victims and…

From Bottles to battle: how Pick n Pay is turning to tech in retail fight

eriinfo.com3 months ago09 mins

Enrico Ferigolli Pick n Pay continues to invest meaningfully in technology as it battles for market share with Shoprite Group’s Sixty60 and other retailers in the fast-growing on-demand grocery delivery market. Pick n Pay is in the midst of a turnaround after losing market share to competitors in recent years. In its 2023 financial year,…

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Africa’s Media Moment – Turning Disruption into Opportunity

eriinfo.com4 months ago08 mins

Open Letter from Media Entrepreneurs As editors and media leaders across Africa, we come together at a pivotal moment for both our industry and our continent. Independent media has long served as a cornerstone of democracy and development. It holds power to account, informs citizens, amplifies underrepresented voices, and drives transparency — all while fostering…

Sars turning to AI to collect more tax

eriinfo.com4 months ago05 mins

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has issued a request for information (RFI) for an advanced AI system with “digital twinning” capabilities to assist with automated decision making as its seeks boost tax collection. The move is part of the tax agency’s wider plan to modernise its IT platforms. Sars has requested companies with the…