Microsoft patches vulnerabilities exposed by Check Point
Microsoft has released the final patches for six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities identified by Check Point Research, including one rated as critical. These vulnerabilities could crash entire systems or allow attackers to run malicious code, posing real risks...
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Competition Commission approves sale of Telkom masts and towers
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SARS intensifies focus on crypto traders
SARS is increasing its scrutiny of crypto traders by issuing tax notices and clarifying exchange control regulations. Traders must immediately comply to avoid penalties. Cor Kraamwinkel, partner, Lenee Green, partner, Lerato Lamola, partner, Margaret Vermaak, senior...
Municipal workers get access to digital upskilling
The Department of Communications, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and the British High Commission have launched a Broadband and Digital Skills for Municipalities programme in Polokwane. The programme aims to empower municipal managers and...
Demo shows holographic calls with a smartphone dialer
Integrating holographic calls directly into dialer apps would allow users to access and use this advanced communication technology seamlessly without the need for additional applications. Now, Telefónica, Ericsson and Matsuko have successfully completed one of the...
Seabirds show sea plastics are close to 1980s levels
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FNB to sponsor App of the Year
FNB has officially taken over as headline sponsor of the App of the Year ecosystem, the largest app development and tech challenge of its kind in the African continent. FNB App of the Year recognises and celebrates local-game changers while championing app development...
TechNvst looks to transform Africa’s AI landscape
South African innovation commercialisation firm, TechNvst, is collaborating with Microsoft through the African Transformation Office (ATO) to launch the TechNvst AI Startups Uhuru Program. It says this new initiative is set to transform the landscape for AI-focused...
Modest Q2 growth for SA economy
The South African economy strengthened by 0,4% in the second quarter (April–June) of 2024. The finance, manufacturing, trade, and electricity, gas & water supply industries drove most of the economy’s momentum on the production (supply) side. On the expenditure...
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Have a fraud free festive season
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Financial institutions do not have to choose cyber security over user experience
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AI casts light on the Shadow Pandemic?
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Get the attacker’s view on your cyber defence
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Cyber risk associated with disruptive technologies
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Low-touch economy emphasises a digital-first approach
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Entersekt, Cellulant partner for safer mobile banking
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The changing face of ransomware
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Application workloads can’t defy the laws of network physics
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