Take the data breach seriously

South Africans shouldn’t take the latest data breach lightly — and consumes should be wary of using sites that let them check if they have been compromised. This is the word from Manie van Schalkwyk of the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service,...

Qualcomm achieves 5G data connection

Qualcomm Technologies has achieved a 5G data connection on a 5G modem chipset for mobile devices. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem chipset delivered gigabit speeds and a data connection in the 28GHz mmWave radio frequency band, driving a new generation of cellular...

Partnering to save Africa’s crops

Global anti-hunger organisations have an opportunity to prevent widespread destruction of African crops by stopping the spread of an insect, warn three of the most respected thinkers on international agriculture. However, the international community must act swiftly,...

Are you prepared if disaster strikes?

If you had five minutes to evacuate your home today what would you take — other than ensuring the safety of your family? Also, would your most important documents be safe and accessible. Disaster usually strikes when you least expect it, writes Dewald van den...

Guard against attacks following data breach

South Africans should be prepared for an onslaught of new phishing and social engineering attacks following the leak of more than 30-million e-mail addresses and other details earlier this week. “While it’s unclear at this point how the information was...

All eyes on new minister’s first mini-budget

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba will be delivering his inaugural Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on 25 October. His approach to the fiscal challenges facing the country will be vital to quell concerns about the economy, the perceptions of corruption and...