A new report highlights the transformative potential of AI innovations in creating a thriving labor market for Africa’s youth, providing insights into how these technologies can address unemployment and foster economic growth.
Category: Tech
Experts Warn of Common Black Friday Scams to Avoid
With Black Friday fast approaching on November 29th, shoppers can look forward to thousands of deals and discounts. Whether you’re hunting for bargains or starting your holiday shopping early, there will be plenty of tempting offers. However, it’s important to stay alert, as online scams spike during major sales events. Cybercriminals often exploit the influx of shoppers drawn by special promotions, making it essential to protect yourself from potential threats. Marco Farnararo, CEO and Co-Founder of BravoVoucher.co.uk, shares his expert tips on how to spot and avoid Black Friday scams.
SAFPS Warns: Technology is Emerging as a Major Battleground in the Fight Against Fraud
International Fraud Awareness Week is a global annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread issue of fraud and showcasing the efforts across various sectors to combat this growing challenge.
Digital sovereignty: the key to data control, security, and independence
Working with data can be a blessing and a curse. While it is the definitive factor that empowers digital transformation efforts, aids decision-making and stores an organisation’s most valuable and confidential assets, dealing with data is often a business’ greatest challenge. As the world’s dependence on data grows and the threat of cyberattacks increases, businesses need solutions that will them manage, govern, and safeguard their data more efficiently – and this is where digital sovereignty comes in.
Digital Marketing Conference back in Cape Town on 20 & 21 November 2024
Excitement is building as industry leaders, marketing professionals, and digital enthusiasts prepare to gather at the Digital Marketing Conference 2024 (DMC) in Cape Town this November. This not to be missed marketing event is set to take place on 20 & 21 November 2024 at CTICC, Cape Town.
Protecting your data from face-stealing scams
As facial recognition technology becomes more widespread, many people are embracing it as a secure and convenient means of authentication.
AfricaCom 2024: French Companies Ready to Transform the African Digital Landscape
From 12-14 November 2024, Business France will showcase French expertise at the AfricaCom 2024 exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa. This essential event for telecommunications and digital transformation in Africa will gather over 15,000 visitors and 400 exhibitors from around the world.
Futuretech: Telkom, NRF launch tech research funding initiative
Telkom and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have announced the launch of the Future Technologies (FutureTech) programme, a new initiative to co-fund technology research grants and the studies of postgraduate students and postdoctoral Fellows, to help drive innovation.
Securing South Africa’s public sector requires the right mindset alongside robust technology
Following a string of cyberattacks on government institutions and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in South Africa, the public sector has emerged as a prime target for cybercriminals. Experts in cybersecurity at ESET Southern Africa say that public sector workers need to be more aware of cybersecurity and implement more robust security measures.
Risk mitigation and protection: cyber-resilience and cyber-insurance
The piece explores the importance of cyber-resilience, cyber-insurance, and cyber-warranty in protecting organisations from cyber threats.