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Why South Africans may prefer talking to
Middle East disruptions and high fuel
AI about their overdue credit accounts
prices halve airline industry profitability
A missed payment can be stressful. New research suggests
Rising fuel costs and ongoing Middle East
some consumers may feel more comfortable discussing
disruptions have slashed global airline profitability
overdue accounts with AI systems than human agents,
forecasts for 2026. Despite strong passenger
raising interesting questions about trust, empathy and debt
demand, airlines face mounting pressure as
collection in the digital age. Read more
operating costs climb and margins tighten.
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Podcast: AI Governance at the ITWeb Are we overdue for a super solar flare?
Security Summit
Scientists continue to monitor solar activity as the Sun
In this EngineerIT podcast, cybersecurity expert approaches peak activity in its current cycle. While
Dr Mai Moodley explores the growing importance of extreme solar storms are rare, their potential impact
AI governance, examining how organisations can balance on satellites, communications networks and power
innovation, security, compliance and accountability as infrastructure remains a growing concern. Read more
AI becomes embedded in business operations.
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Still no go for Elon Musk's Starlink in SA

Starlink's South African ambitions remain stalled as
regulatory and ownership requirements continue
to block market entry. Meanwhile, questions remain
about affordability, competition and where low-Earth-
orbit satellite services fit within the local connectivity
landscape. Read more