An open letter from a group that calls itself Film Workers for Palestine had amassed more than 4,000 signatures as of Wednesday, with a slew of Hollywood stars and filmmakers pledging not to work with Israeli film institutions that have been “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.” “As filmmakers, actors, film industry…
Remote work, once a temporary measure during Covid-19, has become a permanent feature of the South African workplace. With advancing technology and shifting employee expectations, many companies continue to allow employees to work from home. While this model offers flexibility and cost savings, it also brings challenges for employers who must ensure productivity, compliance and…
DY/DX urges South African leaders to adopt a skeptical, evidence-based approach to AI and to recognise that real transformation requires process and behaviour change. Geoff Cohen, partner at DY/DX South African businesses are racing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI), but many risk confusing automation with true AI with potentially costly consequences. Speaking at the Knowledge…
Before Pedro Matos joined the World Food Programme (WFP) for 17 years, he said his job in space engineering just “wasn’t enough”. Ahead of donning a beige WFP vest and boots to face hurricanes, wars and refugee camps, the Portuguese scientist worked with satellite imagery and cartography, creating maps to support humanitarian missions, until he…
The City of Cape Town kicks off the host of metropolitan advertisements in this week’s eTenders Portal. National Treasury’s eTenders Portal is busy this week, largely driven by a slew of municipal requests following the start of a new financial year in July. For the ICT industry, this means the majority of opportunities that appear…
South African companies have taken widely divergent approaches to their work-from-home polices as the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns recede into memory. While some have embraced the remote work culture, others have adopted a hybrid approach in an effort to strike a balance between the social benefits of in-person interactions and the freedom of remote contribution….
For decades, the promise of workplace automation revolved around one simple idea: machines would handle the repetitive tasks so humans could focus on higher-value work. But as artificial intelligence continues to evolve, that narrative is shifting. Today we’re seeing the emergence of a new innovation, agentic AI, where intelligent digital agents automate and also actively…
In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation and rising global tensions, United Nations peace operations face unprecedented challenges – but senior officials told the Security Council on Tuesday that with renewed political will and strategic adaptation, these missions remain indispensable tools for conflict resolution and protection of civilians worldwide. Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Assistant Secretary-General…
The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) has expressed concern at the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ announcement that certain activities mandated by the council cannot be delivered due to a lack of funding. The council has sought clarity on why certain activities had been singled out. Among the activities the commissioner says can’t…
Justin Berman, regional sales engineer at AlgoSec. (Image: Supplied) Security and compliance don’t always speak the same language. Governance teams want certainty, structured reporting and risk reduction. Engineers, on the other hand, want control, context and freedom to operate. And according to Justin Berman, regional sales engineer at AlgoSec, this fundamental misalignment often becomes a…
