
Calls grow for biometric SIM registration as fraud tops R5.3bn
Global bodies warn the move could exclude the vulnerable and create underground markets for fraudulently registered SIM cards.
TUESDAY, 24 MARCH 2026, 19:06

Global bodies warn the move could exclude the vulnerable and create underground markets for fraudulently registered SIM cards.

Potgieter has been tasked with accelerating growth through AI-powered automation, omnichannel engagement and stronger partner collaboration.

A family in Chicago has been terrified to leave their apartment. Agents could be anywhere.

Attachment to smart devices and biometric surveillance leaves Americans more vulnerable to police searches than ever. Left unchecked it will only get worse.

African Union ambassador Lavina Ramkissoon warns AI is rapidly advancing toward superintelligence, forcing urgent decisions.

While firms race to adopt new tools, experts attending the Adams & Adams Crammer 2026 event warn that the real impact lies in rising reputational, legal and governance risks.

True modular smartphone hardware never went mainstream. That could change as phone makers look beyond magnets.

As soon as April 1, four people will embark on a journey that will take them farther from the Earth than anyone has ever traveled before.

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.

GoMetro is set to launch the eKamva electric minibus taxis on several routes at Century City by October.

Under a Homeland Security program, police departments around the US are signing up to assist in immigration enforcement. The cops of Carroll, New Hampshire, are going all in—and they’re likely not alone.

Researchers detail ‘surprisingly large’ cardiovascular health benefits of modest shifts in behaviour
Sleeping for 11 minutes more each night, doing 4.5 additional minutes of brisk walking and eating an extra 50g or so of vegetables each day can significantly reduce a person’s risk of heart attack, a new study has found.
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The company appoints Siseko Ngxola as head of its SA operations.

The AI accountability era has begun − a defined outcome and value framework must be in place before the first model is deployed.

Sanlam has created a dedicated chief AI officer role on its exco as it moves from experimentation to execution.

Digital fraud is costing South Africa billions, and fixing it will require far more than just tougher SIM registration.

Oracle is overhauling its cloud business software to let AI agents handle data entry, invoicing and other grunt work.

The risks of rapid AI adoption without the proper guardrails in place include data leakage and data theft, says CJ Oosthuizen, Google Cloud and Workspace specialist at The Argility Technology Group.

Redeployed or optimised devices reduce dependence on volatile chip markets and mitigate the operational risks caused by scarcity, says Kwirirai Rukowo, managing executive of Qrent.

IoT Xperts, in partnership with NetAlly, has launched the LinkRunner AT 1500 Link and Cable Auto Tester.

AI accelerates the testing of expanded, customised systems, especially in industries like banking, says Stephen Platten, principal consultant at Inspired Testing.