Cyber risks increase as Middle East war escalates

The Sophos X-Ops Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has issued a cyber advisory warning of increased cybersecurity risks as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues and escalates. Historically, periods of direct military escalation in the Middle East have correlated with...

Lost in translation: What the AI code debate keeps getting wrong

AI has sparked a new round of conversation about Cobol, with tools emerging that claim to translate legacy code and, with it, solve the modernisation challenge. It is worth being precise about what that means and what it does not, writes Rob Thomas, senior...

Digital, AI, crypto-led payments set to transform SA shopping

South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital wallets, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, according to new survey data from Visa. “While traditional payment methods continue to play an important role –...

AI-driven attacks escalate as basic gaps leave enterprises exposed

Cybercriminals are exploiting basic security gaps at dramatically higher rates, now accelerated by AI tools that help attackers identify weaknesses faster than ever. According to IBM’s 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, there has been a 44% increase in attacks...

Nedbank plans blockchain for African solutions

Nedbank, through a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, will use blockchain technology and digital assets to develop advanced payment, settlement and liquidity solutions across Africa, subject to compliance with the necessary regulatory requirements. As global trade...

Multichoice to can Showmax

Mutlichoice will shut down its movie streaming service Showmax. According to communication sent to customers, the company has experienced substantial losses such that the Showmax business is no longer sustainable. MultiChoice says it will rather focus on strengthening...

SA organisations see a rise in malicious insider threats

Mimecast’s ninth annual State of Human Risk Report reveals that 46% of SA organisations reported an increase in malicious insider incidents over the past year – matching the 46% of local organisations reporting a rise in negligent incidents for the first time. This...

Threat actors ramp up sophistication of DDoS attacks

Sophisticated attacker collaboration, resilient botnets and compromised IoT infrastructure drove more than eight million DDoS attacks worldwide – some as large as 30 terabits per second (Tbps) – in the second half of 2025. According to NetScout Systems’ 2025...

The secret sauce, the Pentagon, and the greatest PR campaign in history

By Barry Buck - I’ve said it so many times it’s basically my catchphrase: “I don’t know how they do it, but Anthropic has the secret sauce. They’re just better than every single one of their competitors – and it’s not even close.” Turns out the Pentagon agrees with...

Supply chain attacks top 2025’s threats

Supply chain attacks have emerged as the most common cyberthreat facing businesses over the past year, a new Kaspersky global study shows. The findings reveal that nearly every third company globally had to confront a supply chain threat over the past year. According...

Bitcoin surges amid relief rally, Trump’s intervention 

Bitcoin is surging as global markets rebound and US president Donald Trump reinforces his support for the digital assets sector in its intensifying confrontation with traditional Wall Street banks. This is the assessment from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as the...

Recruiting teams don’t use all the data to shape talent strategies

As the labour market undergoes unprecedented and rapid transformation, only 31% of recruiting functions are leveraging labor market data to shape their business and talent strategies, according to a survey by Gartner. “Given the evolving labor market, organisations...

Commodity boom could boost SA economy

Momentum for the global economy has been varied moving into 2026. Coface expects growth of 2,6% this year – a very minor downtick on 2,8% in 2025 – despite an international environment marked by persistent geopolitical, financial and social risks. In light of this,...

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Axiz launches Graduate Programme

Distributor Axiz launched its 2026 Graduate Programme in collaboration with SUSE, with the aim of developing production-ready ICT professionals for the regional market. The 2026 cohort will begin a 12-month structured development cycle in mid-February, specifically...

Infobip completes RCS implementation for Bob Group

Infobip has completed what it believes to be South Africa’s first live Rich Communication Services (RCS) implementation, for Bob Group’s Ship Logic platform. The partnership aims to allow for richer, more secure, and cost-efficient interactions between merchants,...

First Capital Bank Botswana works with PayInc for cross-border payments

The Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) Cross-border Payments Scheme, operated by PayInc, is being used in collaboration with First Capital Bank (FCB) Botswana, to activate payments into Botswana. With the Botswana corridor now live, this partnership is...

Western Union expands digital remittance access with Sasai Fintech

Western Union and Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, have announced the launch of a new international money transfer mobile app tailored for South Africa’s consumers. The app is designed to meet the fast-evolving needs of an increasingly connected and...

Huawei targets industry challenges at Cloud Summit

The Huawei Cloud Summit, themed "Huawei Cloud: Solving Industry Challenges with AI", took place in Barcelona alongside Mobile World Congress. At the summit, Huawei Cloud unveiled its Industry AI Foundry, introduced the next-generation hybrid cloud offering Huawei...

Spinnaker Support and ARC launch software support business

Spinnaker Support, which provides third-party software support for enterprise Oracle, SAP and VMware, has entered the South African market in partnership with African Rainbow Capital (ARC). Teko Majoki, MD of Spinnaker South Africa, comments: “We are delighted to...

Elekta appoints Nexeva Healthcare Solutions as SA partner

Elekta has appointed Nexeva Healthcare Solutions as its strategic partner in South Africa under a multi-year agreement. The appointment introduces a strengthened local operating model designed to enhance technical support, clinical engagement and commercial...

AI: Why adaptability beats talent

Artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from experimental tool to economic force. The most dangerous myth parents and executives still believe is that talent guarantees success. It does not, not anymore, writes Semone Peacock, director of Logiscool Ruimsig. The...

CAR launches high-quality digitisation project

With the official launch of the Dûnîa digital platform, an entire ministry of the Central African Republic was fully digitized for the first time – both in terms of internal processes and cooperation with external partners. The platform was developed on behalf of the...

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