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.

UN agencies move to protect satellite navigation

Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean states must urgently enhance the protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International...

Stablecoins rise to hold 8% of crypto market cap

While crypto investors often seek the thrill of high-risk, high-reward opportunities, many are increasingly turning to stablecoins to weather market volatility. This shift in preferences combined with regulatory clarity, growing institutional interest, and the rise of...

Most SA companies concerned about cloud security

In a local survey of 500 CTOs, Directors, C-suite respondents and business owners, Fortinet reveals that 89% of South African business leaders view cloud security as a major concern. The insights also show how businesses are focusing on overcoming significant barriers...

Microsoft partners with YES on AI skills

Microsoft South Africa has set up the YES Microsoft AI Skills Initiative, aiming to skill up 300 000 young South Africans on artificial intelligence (AI). “This partnership is transformative,” says Ravi Naidoo, CEO of Youth Employment Service. “We can use AI to drive...

AI will reshape the IT industry

International Data Corporation (IDC) has published its Top 10 predictions on the future of the IT industry and how "AI Everywhere" will affect technology decisions as organisations seek to extend their digital business efforts. This year's predictions in the IDC...

AI and the opportunity in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) will help to level the playing field, across all industries. "We see it impacting all businesses across all solution domains," says Ayanda Ngcebetsha, chief data officer of Microsoft, opening Microsoft's AI A New Era...

Smartphones on the road to recovery

Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 0,1% YoY to 302,8-million units in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Although macroeconomic uncertainties...

New Lazarus campaign exploits legitimate software

A new campaign by the Lazarus group targeting organisations worldwide has been uncovered by Kaspersky's Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The research, presented at Security Analyst Summit (SAS), revealed a sophisticated APT campaign distributed via malware and...

New wave of fraud targets banking customers

Fraud continues to pose the risk of serious financial losses for banking customers and all indications are that there are new scams and an increasing number of the victims. This is the warning from Reana Steyn, ombudsman for banking services, who says the basic modus...

Deep learning robot turns the tide on coral reef decline

Researchers are taking deep learning for a deep dive. Literally. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Autonomous Robotics and Perception Laboratory (WARPLab) and MIT are developing a robot for studying coral reefs and their ecosystems. The WARPLab...

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Axiz partners with Sinefa

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Navigating the complexity of Oracle Cloud migrations

Shifting Oracle systems to the cloud will be one of the more complex programmes in your enterprise's broader cloud migration strategy. But it's worth the effort, writes Arthur Mostert, T-Systems' database cloud architect. One of today's biggest boardroom frustrations...

Law only part of effectively managing employee incapacity

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Customer engagement through gamification

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Audi, Ericsson pioneer 5G for automotive manufacturing

Audi and Ericsson has announced plans to pioneer the use of 5G technology for automotive production. The two companies have agreed on a range of activities exploring the potential of 5G as a future-proof communication technology that can meet the high demands of...

Aury Africa debuts RFID track-and-trace for mining

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Lexmark launches new mid-range printers

Lexmark has announced the availability of a new generation of mid-range monochrome products. These intelligent devices are equipped with the latest capabilities, allowing users to focus on growing their business. The new single function and MFP series brings an...

Africa Code Week empowers trainers in Ghana

More than 560 teachers took part in this year's Africa Code Week (ACW) Train-the-Trainer workshops over four days in Accra and Kumasi as part of this year's efforts to drive 21st century skills development among African youth. Now in its fourth year, ACW instills 21st...

Securing the mobile enterprise

The rise of the Internet of things (IoT) is seeing our world and our lives become increasingly connected. Our devices talk to each other and to the Web. We can disarm our alarms and turn off our home lights remotely. We can send money around the world. We can chat to...

Five steps you cannot skip if you’re thinking ‘cloud’

Microsoft Azure is already on our shores, and it's a matter of - brief - time before services are being offered from their local platform, accelerating the shift to public cloud for business. By Sonja Weber, lead delivery solution manager at T-Systems South Africa...

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