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South Africa

Keeping AI On The Right Side Of Cybersecurity

Today at 15:42 PM, via iAfrica

AI now sits on both sides of the cybersecurity coin. Criminals use it to automate phishing, while defenders rely on it to spot the tiny anomalies humans miss. South African organisations might be tempted to jump in as quickly as possible, but questions of accountability and governance must come first.  “AI isn’t going away, so […]

South Africa

Navigating The Complexities Of AI In The GRC Landscape

Today at 15:37 PM, via iAfrica

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is an essential part of sustainable business, helping organisations to manage risk, keep up to date with legislation and ensure that processes are well managed. One of the biggest challenges, however, has always been finding the right skills, as well as in adapting to the changing regulatory landscape. Artificial Intelligence […]

South Africa

OpenText Summit Africa 2025 Highlights AI, Cloud, and Secure Data Future

Today at 15:33 PM, via iAfrica

OpenText hosted its Summit Africa 2025 in Sandton on Sept. 4, bringing together customers, partners, and thought leaders to explore how AI, cloud, and secure information management are transforming organisations. Vice-President Tsepa Ramoriting said the event was about “connecting OpenText with its customers” and stressed the importance of skills development and securing structured and...

Africa

Mpina’s removal from Tanzania’s presidential race boosts Samia’s reelection chances

Yesterday at 18:00 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

Education

‘The storm for Lear is inside him’: Crossing choppy seas to bring Shakespeare to Isles of Scilly

Today at 15:54 PM, via The Guardian

RSC touring troupe stage King Lear in a school hall on St Mary’s before continuing to the Isle of Wight

“Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! Rage! Blow!” King Lear, Act III, Scene 2

A fierce wind and strong swell had turned the Atlantic into a rollercoaster and when the troupe made landfall on the Isles of Scilly, several members felt rather wobbly and looked a little green around the gills.

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Education

South Africa: Cybersecurity Training Needs Urgent Overhaul

Today at 15:21 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Maverick] As the nature and complexity of cyber threats rapidly evolves, companies have realised that they must look beyond purely tech solutions and equip their employees with the skills to safeguard the business against attack. However, Mimecast has found that while 86% of organisations now train employees at least quarterly to identify and report threats, a […]

Science/Tech

Top 5 Best Tips to Make Money at PariPesa

Today at 16:57 PM, via Tech Financials

There are plenty of tips and tricks to help you make money at PariPesa in Zambia. You might be aware of some, but we want to give every beginner a winning chance. So, we have compiled a list of the best tips that you can deploy for success. Let’s get started! Join the Affiliate Program […]

Science/Tech

Is TV’s Golden Age (Officially) Over? A Statistical Analysis

Today at 16:45 PM, via Slashdot

Scripted TV production peaked in 2022 at 599 shows and has declined since, according to FX’s research division tracking. New prestige series have dropped sharply while streaming platforms prioritize returning shows over new development. Netflix has shifted majority output to unscripted content including docuseries and reality programming since 2018. YouTube leads streaming viewership ahead of...

Science/Tech

The most iconic Android phones ever made

Today at 16:10 PM, via TechCentral

Android is the most used operating system in the world. These are some of the key devices that contributed to its success.

Science/Tech

Anthropic Refuses Federal Agencies From Using Claude for Surveillance Tasks

Today at 16:05 PM, via Slashdot

Anthropic has declined requests from federal law enforcement contractors to use its Claude AI models for surveillance activities, deepening tensions with the Trump administration, Semafor reported Wednesday, citing two senior officials. The company’s usage policies prohibit domestic surveillance, limiting how agencies including the FBI, Secret Service, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement...