SA organisations badly prepared for inevitable attacks
Seventy-nine percent of South African organisations experienced at least three successful identity-related breaches in the last 12 months, driven largely by the explosion of agentic and machine identities. This is according to the Identity Security Landscape Report...
$2,5trn in crypto exposed to quantum attacks
Although several major blockchains started working on quantum security this year, the total value of cryptocurrency exposed to these attacks remains high. According to data presented by TechGaged.com, none of the world`s 20 largest blockchains is fully...
Europe cautioned to stay ahead in the quantum race
In the second quarter of 2026, Brussels is expected to release the first draft for a Quantum Act, a document that should pave the way for Europe to become the leader in quantum technology. To stand a real chance against the US and China, the bloc must move beyond...
Air passenger numbers were up in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6,1% compared to February 2025. Total capacity, measured in...
Positive PMI movement, but geopolitical impact still to come
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for March 2026 rose by 1.6 points to 49.0 in March, from 47.4 in February. While the improvement is encouraging, the headline index remained below the neutral 50-point mark, suggesting that the...
Employees under the lash as financial stress grows
There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...
Watch as Artemis II heads for the Moon and back
NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch, launch, and mission events for the agency’s upcoming Artemis II crewed test flight around the Moon. Launch is targeted for no earlier than 6:24 pm EDT today (1 April), with a two-hour launch window. Additional...
Lack of trust in vendors hampers cybersecurity
The latest Sophos Cybersecurity Trust Reality 2026 report reveals a critical challenge facing CISOs - trust in cybersecurity vendors is fragile, difficult to measure, and increasingly shaping risk posture at both operational and board levels. At a time of relentless...
Fertilizer disruptions raise risks for food security and trade
The ongoing conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz region is disrupting energy and fertilizer flows, with measurable impacts on costs and growing risks for food systems, trade and vulnerable economies. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and...
Tech stocks at ‘discount’ signal opportunity
Tech stocks are now trading at their cheapest relative valuation to the broader US market in eight years - creating what Nigel Green – CEO of deVere Group says is a “notable moment for investors assessing positioning for the next market cycle.” Green says the current...
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Young South Africans get future-ready tech skills
In the second quarter of 2025, youth unemployment in South Africa rose by 39 000, bringing the total to 4,9-million. This means nearly half of young South Africans who want to work cannot find jobs. Against this backdrop, and with the digital skills gap widening,...
Regtech powers cross-border trust in financial mergers
Financial institutions (FIs) are expected to deliver instant transactions, immediate verifications and fast onboarding in a world that has shifted towards real-time payments. Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply The ability to process online payments in real time rests...
Criminal networks exploit insider vulnerabilities
When you hear "insider threat” what comes to mind? A rogue employee stealing files before quitting? Think bigger, writes Heino Gevers, senior director of technical support at Mimecast. The reality is far more alarming. Today's insider threats aren't lone wolves acting...
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As local retailers gear up for Black Friday – the year’s biggest shopping event – the rush to process payments, manage stock and serve customers across multiple branches leaves many exposed to a surge in cyber threats. By Hemant Harie, group chief technology officer...
When it comes to your money, real advice beats algorithms
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What every SME needs ahead of Black Friday
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Salesforce partners with OpenAI
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Absa partners with Ripple to expand digital asset custody
Absa Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple to provide digital asset custody to its customers in South Africa. Through the partnership, Absa will leverage Ripple’s institutional-grade digital asset custody technology to deliver scalable and secure...
Huge Connect earns Platinum recognition from Teltonika and Yeastar
Huge Connect has been awarded Platinum Partner recognition by Teltonika Networks and Yeastar. In a market where more than 60% of financial transactions rely on ATM networks and 80% of private healthcare practices depend on stable communications, downtime incurs real...
NBA and AWS bring AI-powered stats to basketball fans
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a multi-year partnership that will power the next generation of basketball innovation. Together, they will launch NBA Inside the Game, powered by AWS, a new basketball intelligence...
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