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The author emphasizes the need for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks to align IT activities with business goals and ensure corporate integrity. The article explores how partnering with a reliable cloud provider can mitigate risks like infrastructure failure, cyberattacks, and data sovereignty issues. 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With TV licence compliance low and collection costs high, the government is considering a new model to sustain the SABC, but the implications of such a levy鈥攐n consumers, streaming services, and the local content industry鈥攁re complex. The article discusses potential outcomes, including higher subscription fees, reduced local content investment, and the need for a fair, transparent levy to support both the public broadcaster and the South African entertainment sector.</p> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-294712" class="post-294712 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-fintech tag-digital-asset-security tag-financial-institutions tag-post-quantum-algorithms tag-quantum-computing-and-cryptocurrency tag-quantum-computing-threat tag-quantum-ready-blockchain tag-ripple-quantum-upgrades tag-ripple-technology tag-xrp-and-cbdcs tag-xrp-blockchain-security tag-xrp-cross-border-payments tag-xrp-financial-market tag-xrp-ledger tag-xrp-price-potential tag-xrp-quantum-resistance"> <div class="post-item post-grid"> <div class="post-item-image"> </div> <div class="post-item-content"> <div class="entry-cat"> <ul class="post-categories"> <li><a href="https://africabusiness.com/category/fintech/" rel="category tag">Fintech</a></li></ul> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://africabusiness.com/2025/03/18/xrp-set-to-lead-quantum-ready-blockchain-security-says-d24-fintech-group/" rel="bookmark">XRP Set to Lead Quantum-Ready Blockchain Security, Says D24 Fintech Group</a></h2> <ul class="entry-meta"> <li class="post-author"> <a href="https://africabusiness.com/author/admin/"><span class="far fa-user"></span>Africa Business</a></li> <li class="post-date"> <span class="far fa-calendar-alt"></span>March 18, 2025</li> <li class="post-comment"> <span class="far fa-comment"></span>0</li> </ul> <div class="post-content"> <p>XRP is positioning itself as a quantum-ready blockchain by proactively securing its infrastructure against future quantum computing threats. With its focus on quantum resistance, XRP aims to become a leader in secure and scalable financial networks. Its innovative approach to blockchain technology, fast cross-border payments, and strong ties to the financial sector make it an appealing choice for financial institutions and governments, especially in light of emerging quantum technology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-294707" class="post-294707 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-south-africa-news tag-ai-development-in-africa tag-ai-in-agriculture tag-ai-in-healthcare tag-ai-job-creation tag-ai-technology-in-south-africa tag-artificial-intelligence-policy tag-digital-divide-south-africa tag-national-ai-framework tag-south-africa-ai-policy tag-south-africa-economy tag-south-africa-tech-policy tag-specno tag-specno-ai-policy-call"> <div class="post-item post-grid"> <div class="post-item-image"> </div> <div class="post-item-content"> <div class="entry-cat"> <ul class="post-categories"> <li><a href="https://africabusiness.com/category/south-africa-news/" rel="category tag">South Africa News</a></li></ul> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://africabusiness.com/2025/03/18/specno-calls-on-government-to-work-hand-in-hand-with-industry-stakeholders-to-finalise-comprehensive-ai-policy/" rel="bookmark">Specno calls on Government to work hand-in-hand with industry stakeholders to finalise comprehensive AI Policy</a></h2> <ul class="entry-meta"> <li class="post-author"> <a href="https://africabusiness.com/author/admin/"><span class="far fa-user"></span>Africa Business</a></li> <li class="post-date"> <span class="far fa-calendar-alt"></span>March 18, 2025</li> <li class="post-comment"> <span class="far fa-comment"></span>0</li> </ul> <div class="post-content"> <p>Specno is urging the South African government to collaborate closely with industry stakeholders to expedite the finalization of a comprehensive national AI policy. Highlighting the growing global importance of AI and its potential to boost economic sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and public safety, Specno emphasizes the need for urgent action to ensure South Africa remains competitive in the AI landscape. 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