Are AI and robotics about to stall in manufacturing?
Nearly half of organisations lack confidence in their manufacturing strategy to deliver on business outcomes over the next three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. The survey found that two-thirds of organisations are not pursuing the needed aggressive...
Another month of growth for African air cargo
Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released for September 2025 global air cargo markets shows that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2,9% compared to September 2024 levels (+3.2% for international operations)....
SA’s agriculture sector urged to rethink global strategies
In the face on ongoing geopolitical change, South Africa’s agricultural exporters are being encouraged to reposition their products into non-traditional markets. Speaking at an exclusive side event of the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting, Paul Makube, senior...
Mars rover discovers potential biosignature
A sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life. Taken from a rock named “Cheyava Falls” last year, the sample - called “Sapphire Canyon” - contains potential...
Rampant online retail set to hit R130bn
Kathy Gibson reports – Online retail is set to account for 10% of all retail spend in South Africa within just a few months, reaching a value of R130-billion by the end of this year. Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, points out that the online market was worth...
Demand for AI skills in surges
Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...
Africa is most heavily attacked region by cybercriminals
Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report for August 2025 shows that organisations worldwide faced an average of 1 994 cyberattacks per week and, while this marked a 1% decline from July, it represents a 10% increase YoY - reinforcing that the...
Smartphone attacks are up in 2025
According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025, Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats such as SparkCat,...
FTC investigates AI chatbots for children
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered seven companies that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots to provide information on how these firms measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of the technology on children and teens. AI chatbots may...
Greylisting not the only test of SA’s financial system
With FATF’s review imminent, the country faces more than the risk of remaining greylisted. Outdated and costly international money transfers are undermining competitiveness, increasing trade risks, and deterring investment. By Harry Scherzer, founder and CEO of Future...
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The AI revolution is here: but are we secure?
South African businesses are sprinting to embrace generative AI, lured by its potential to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation, writes Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, Africa. But here’s the stark reality: without a rock-solid cybersecurity...
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Gen Zs, Alphas guilty of introducing cyber risks
With growing cybersecurity concerns top of mind for many organisations this year, recognising the varying approaches that different generations have to digital safety is an important component of effective security cultures. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president:...
The A-to-GenZ of workplaces …
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Payroll administration is stressful. Monthly tax submissions and biannual reconciliations demand considerable time and focus. Payroll teams work long hours to collect information, get sign-offs, generate reports, adjust calculations, and file accurate submissions....
Overcoming legacy systems for public security
When considering cybersecurity and data protection in the public sector, it is essential to acknowledge that the government faces critical challenges navigating the regulatory framework for data privacy and compliance. By Sarthak Rohal, senior vice-president at In2IT...
Cyber recovery needs a different approach to disaster recovery
The distinction between disaster recovery (DR) and cyber recovery is more crucial than ever, writes Modeen Malick, principal engineer at Commvault. While both strategies aim to safeguard organisations from disruptions, they address fundamentally different threats and...
Is AI a game-changer for cyberthreats in Africa?
As the African continent continues its digital transformation, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with AI emerging as a tool for more strategic and effective attacks - including distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) strikes. Bryan Hamman, regional...
CMC Networks achieves B-BBEE Level 1 status again
Global Tier-1 service provider CMC Networks has secured the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 status for the fifth year running. The Level 1 B-BBEE status provides several benefits for CMC Networks’ stakeholders in South Africa, including a...
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