The changing cyberthreat landscape in Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa experienced 42,4-million Web attacks and 95,6-million on-device attacks in the first half of 2025, according to new research from Kaspersky, which says that the region recorded more than a double increase in spyware; 64% more password stealer...

NTT Data, Cisco partner on networking for the AI era

NTT Data and Cisco have launched a co-sponsored IDC InfoBrief, Wired for Intelligence: A CIO Guide to Enterprise Networking for AI that shares strategic guidance for organisations seeking to accelerate transformation by modernising their network infrastructure. As...

Focused approach to data analytics can improve audit outcomes

There is widespread frustration with the impact of data analytics (DA) in internal audit functions – with 80% of chief audit executives (CAEs) wanting to see improved outcomes, according to Gartner. Gartner conducted a survey of 107 CAEs in March 2025 revealing...

Critical illnesses striking women at younger ages

Nearly 70% of women’s critical illness claims were for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s – their prime working years. This is one of the revelations of Momentum Life Insurance’s 2024 claim statistics, which add that it is a stark reminder that serious illnesses...

Uber and Harambee look to address youth unemployment

With one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, South Africa stands at a critical crossroads – because the crisis is most deeply felt by young people. Today, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, 58,7% of youth between the ages of 18 to 35 are...

Call for removal of cross-border trade barriers

SMEs and startups are the driving force behind South Africa’s economic future, and removing barriers to international trade is crucial for their success. Cross-border payments provider Verto South Africa says local businesses should be able to compete on a level...