Kaspersky helps Interpol arrest 1 200 African cybercriminals
As part of its partnership with Interpol, Kaspersky recently participated in the law enforcement agency’s operation Serengeti 2.0 to combat cybercrime across the African continent, resulting in 1 209 arrests. Focused on several criminal activities which target both...
‘Best of the best’ scoop TICON Africa awards
Having considered 82 entries for this year’s Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) awards, the institution has announced the winners in each category. David Gowu, president of TICON Africa, says the judges were overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude...
Boeing Starliner won’t carry astronauts home
NASA will return Boeing’s Starliner to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard the spacecraft. The uncrewed return allows NASA and Boeing to continue gathering testing data on Starliner during its upcoming flight home, while also not accepting...
Deep dive into SA’s Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework
Earlier this year, in April 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) published the AI Planning Discussion Document (Planning Discussion Document) aimed at initiating discussion between the public and private sectors to facilitate...
Global data security revenues to surge by 70%
Global data security revenues are expected to jump by 70% and hit over $12-billion by the end of a decade. This is according to data presented by AltIndex.com, as cyber threat continue to rise. Data security revenues have skyrocketed over the years, with the market...
Calls for a co-ordinated global response to ransomware surge
Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, ransomware attacks in 2024 are set to reach record levels, escalating the risks faced by companies worldwide. There has been a shift toward more sophisticated extortion tactics, emphasising the urgent need for coordinated...
Kaspersky warns about new ‘Tusk’ fraud campaign
Kaspersky has detected an online fraud campaign aimed at stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive information by exploiting popular topics such as web3, crypto, AI, online gaming and beyond. Targeting individuals worldwide, the campaign is believed to be orchestrated by...
Nuclear fusion startups usher in next era of sustainable energy
Nuclear fusion technology is rapidly advancing, bringing us closer to a sustainable, limitless energy source. Startups are pioneering innovations like cold fusion, superconducting magnets, laser-ignited capsules, and projectile fusion - addressing the critical...
MTN, WWF, Nedbank launch PachiPanda Challenge
MTN South Africa, in partnership with the WWF South Africa, is calling on young innovators to tackle South Africa’s environmental challenges through the PachiPanda Challenge. The initiative, set to run from 26 August until 21 October 2024, seeks to mobilise and...
2024 Higher Education Women Leaders (HEWL) Awards nominees announced
The Higher Education Resources Services South Africa (HERS-SA) will host the second Higher Education Women Leaders (HEWL) Awards on 29 August 2024 at the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. As the country celebrates Women’s Month, this...
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Cloud versus edge: rethinking healthcare infrastructure
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Ecobank scoops innovation award
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Leverage AI in the business
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Senior Data Analyst (ITC-10) – Gauteng Centurion
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