AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors

AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...

Paycorp invests in global fintech

Paycorp has made a strategic investment in Currency Stream, a UK-based fintech specialising in real-time foreign exchange and multi-currency payment solutions. The partnership aims to accelerate Currency Stream’s growth in Europe and unlock new expansion opportunities...

Restraint defines consumer behaviour in  May

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for May 2025 indicates a slight uptick in card activity, following April’s sharp decline. According to Absa’s internal data, card spending increased by 2% month-on-month (MTM), while transaction volumes climbed by 4%. Despite...
AI fuels push to enhance IT skills

AI fuels push to enhance IT skills

African organisations are rushing to enhance their traditional IT skills base in the wake of accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a new report by SAP, two-thirds of organisations in Africa have introduced career development initiatives...

SAPICS finds perceptions exacerbate gender gaps

Women and men in supply chain management leadership have quite different realities when it comes to workplace fairness – 89% of men asserting that career advancement opportunities are equal for both genders and only 57% of women surveyed feeling the same way....

Prepare now for 2026’s cybersecurity threats

As we approach 2026, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both new challenges and opportunities for organisations worldwide. By Greg Strydom, MD of Think Tank Software Solutions Recent data highlights the urgency: 78% of South African...