The future of work – skills, not fear - South Africa’s path to an AI-ready workforce
10 March 2026
Daniel Orelowitz, MD at Training Force
South Africa’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation.
Across the globe, industries are rapidly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation into their operations, with technology changing how people work, how decisions are made, and how businesses compete. For South Africa, the challenge is not only technological adoption, but workforce readiness. Without a deliberate national effort to build digital capability, the gap between technology and people will continue to grow. This gap threatens productivity, innovation, and ultimately, economic growth, and it is reaching a critical point. In a global economy moving at digital speed, failing to adapt is not an option.
Find out more Data protection is the first line - recovery is the lifeline
03 March 2026
Aslam Tajbhai, Head of Solutions at DMP SA
Today, organisations rely heavily on data as the backbone of their operations. Every business decision, customer interaction, and innovation depends on instant access to accurate information. Unfortunately, many businesses only realise the importance of data protection after experiencing system failures or data loss. In today’s digital landscape, a robust backup strategy is not just advisable, it’s essential for resilience.
The 3-2-1-1 backup model is a proven approach for safeguarding data. It involves maintaining three copies of data, stored across two different types of media, with one copy kept offsite in an immutable state. This method enhances data durability and speeds up recovery, especially as immutable backups remain unaltered even when security systems are compromised. With cyber threats and ransomware attacks increasing, such protective measures are vital for organisational survival.
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Central African Republic’s cryptocurrency ambitions turn sour amid risks of criminal exploitation
20 February 2026
What was heralded as a bold move to modernize its economy and gain financial independence has largely unraveled in the Central African Republic, according to a new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.
Three years after adopting Bitcoin as legal tender and launching a string of digital currency projects, the nation’s cryptocurrency experiment is revealing the darker side of blockchain—opaque, vulnerable to criminal exploitation, and failing to deliver on its promises of inclusion and sovereignty.
Find out more $36 billion annually needed by 2040 to accelerate Africa’s digital infrastructure growth
17 February 2026
A new report titled "African Development Dynamics 2025: Infrastructure, Growth and Transformation," published in late November by OECD and the African Union Commission, highlights that Africa must invest $36 billion annually in fiber optic cables by 2040 to drive its productive transformation.
This figure accounts for roughly 23% of Africa’s total annual infrastructure needs, estimated at $155 billion, though it remains lower than investments required for roads ($50 billion) and railways ($38 billion).
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