AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

Even experienced users fall victim to AI phishing attacks

The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible...

Data, analytics key to AI strategies

Organisations’ AI strategy and operating model are being driven by chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) in 70% of cases, according to a new Gartner survey. The Gartner CDAO Agenda Survey for 2025 from September through November 2024 among 504 data and analytics...

300m user accounts leaked in 2023

The latest data breach yearly recap by Surfshark shows that a total of 300-million accounts were breached in 2023. The US ranks first, amounting to around a third of all breaches (97-million). Russia takes second place (79-million), while France is third (10-million),...

Tech sector navigating layoffs while riding the GenAI wave

The tech industry is witnessing substantial changes in 2024, including layoffs by big companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta. This trend started last year, affecting over 191 000 employees due to factors like post-Covid-19 pandemic adjustments and a focus on emerging...

Logistics sees surge in African investment

Nearly 62% of global logistics professionals say their companies are planning additional or first-time investments in Africa. This is according to a survey of 830 logistics executives that forms part of the 15th annual Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, a...

META ICT spend to top $238bn in 2024

Overall spending on information and communications technology (ICT) across the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) will top $238-billion this year - an increase of 4,5% over 2023 - according to the latest predictions from International Data Corporation (IDC). The...

$10bn slump expected in IT devices

After reaching a record $730-billion in sales revenue in 2021, the global demand for IT devices including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones has been shifting back and forth - and although the market significantly recovered after a massive 2022 sales...

Caution urged as Multichoice/Canal+ saga continues

The Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) is urging shareholders to exercise caution in responding and/or reacting to the various statements from both Multichoice and Groupe Canal+. Yesterday (5 February), Multichoice released SENS statements about its rejection of a buyout...

Study finds rural childhood positively impacts immune development

Researchers at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Division of Paediatric Dermatology and Paediatric Allergy have found that early childhood is a window for shaping immune development in allergic and non-allergic South African children. The researchers described the...

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Acquiring new abilities while nurturing timeless skills will help leaders become digital leaders - and stay ahead of the competitive game. The rules keep changing as digital transformation sweeps through the workplace, affecting almost every industry and sector. The...

Energy-saving computing boosts business efficiency

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Ulwembu’s Smart Integration scoops KNX certification

Smart Integration, a wholly owned Ulwembu Business Services organisation, has achieved KNX Certified Partner status, which will empower the company in offering true integration within the office automation space. "KNX is an open protocol that is rapidly moving up on...

Is Dr Google redefining our professional relationships?

Do search engines and other online innovations have the power to redefine professional relationships across industries? By Auguste Coetzer, a director or Signium Africa The question gathers urgency among corporate achievers looking to take the reins of major companies...

The benefits of hyperconverged infrastructure

The technology industry is changing, and Information Technology (IT) managers are demanding more and more from infrastructure - always looking for a way to better functions and speed up processes. Alan Browning, hyperconverged solutions leader: data centre group at...

WD Black SN750 NVME SSD accelerates gaming

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The operational impacts of IFRS 17 on your organisation

Set to reboot the insurance industry, the reconfigured IFRS 17 (International Financial Reporting Standard), issued by the International Accounting Standards Board in May 2017, will standardise the measurement and reporting of information relating to insurance...

Cloud email adoption drive need for cyber resilience

Microsoft's announcement that it has launched its first cloud data centres in Africa - one in Cape Town, another in Johannesburg - is a cause for celebration among South Africa's business sector. By Mikey Molfessis, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast South Africa As we...

Firm opens up flagship threat detection service

A cyber security firm is aiming to make threat detection and protection available to all business regardless of size or resources. Foregenix has updated its flagship FGX-Web solution to ensure even the smallest companies can detect external vulnerabilities on their...

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