SA users tread a minefield of security, privacy threats
South African users experienced more than 32-million cybersecurity threats in 2024, according to new research from NordVPN. The study finds that Internet users should be careful when clicking links that appear to have been sent by big tech companies as there’s a good...
Hybrid working companies more optimistic about growth
Businesses operating in the hybrid model have reported that they are significantly more optimistic about growth in the year ahead than more traditionally focused businesses that require their teams to commute daily. These companies also recognise that hybrid working...
Hubble spots a sparkling neighbouring galaxy
The galaxy ESO 300-16 looms over this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This galaxy, which lies 28,7-million light-years from Earth in the constellation Eridanus, is a ghostly assemblage of stars which resembles a sparkling cloud. Other distant galaxies...
Risk orientation critical to chief audit executive effectiveness
Chief audit executives (CAEs) have identified risk orientation, stakeholder management, and team leadership as the top three characteristics of the most effective individuals, according to a survey by Gartner. In April 2023, Gartner surveyed 114 CAEs across 180 areas...
Mall-based gaming champions stand out
The mall-based gaming tournament hosted by Hyprop and MTN has come to an end following a gruelling five-hour finale at Canal Walk in Cape Town. Kaylan Moodley from Fourways in Johannesburg, emerged as the 2023 SHIFT Gaming Experience champion, walking away with a...
What companies, fleets, drivers need to know about AARTO Amendment Act
The AARTO Amendment Act, 2019 introduces an automated system for traffic fines and violations that makes it the responsibility of the infringer (the person committing the traffic offence) to manage, pay and resolve all infringement notices. The latter are submitted to...
National Zoological Garden wins for endangered tortoise breeding project
The National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria was awarded the Pan-African Association of Zoos and Aquaria (PAAZA) Conservation Award, at the association's conference in East London earlier this month. The award is in recognition of the dedicated efforts of NZG...
How to use AI to improve your life
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a new phenomenon - but it is often misunderstood, and we need to remove a lot of the myths and biases that surround the technology. This is the word from Lee-Anne James, Africa lead for data and AI at...
Digital transformation set to hit $4,61trn by 2030
The global digital transformation market size is expected to reach $4,617-trillion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 26,7% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Digital transformation assists companies in improving their brand reputation,...
Top-performing CISOs dedicate time for personal professional development
A recent survey of chief information security officers (CISOs) by Gartner revealed that 69% of top-performing CISOs dedicate recurring time on their calendars for personal professional development. This is compared with just 36% of bottom-performing CISOs who do so....
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Growth for African capital markets
Overall, African equity capital market transaction volume and value improved in 2017 over 2016. In terms of value, 2017 saw the largest initial public offerings (IPOs) over the trailing five-year period, and an increase in the total value of equity capital market...
Mastercard acquires Oltio
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Get on top of dubious debit orders
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Huawei, PCW to deploy MARS cable
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Acer CloudProfessor promotes digital education
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Kaspersky raises bounty for bugs
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Decision Inc migrates Khumani to SharePoint
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Cisco launches 5G Now portfolio
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Naomi Snyman chairs SA Financial Blockchain Consortium
Standard Bank's blockchain lead Naomi Snyman has been appointed to the prominent position of chairperson of the South African Financial Blockchain Consortium. Snyman says blockchain has enormous potential to redefine the financial services landscape, but to do this...
Commvaut, HPE partner on healthcare data
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