July economic activity reverses two months of decline
South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...
Phishing, ransomware dominate cyberthreats in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports – Phishing is still the biggest cybersecurity threat in Africa, accounting for 17,5% of the cyberattacks on the continent. This is according to the ESET H1 2026 Threat Report, which found that the phishing threat is elevated in South Africa, where...
African airlines benefit from ME conflict
An update on international air traffic presented at the 2026 IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Rio de Janiero states that Africa’s hub carriers are seeing the strongest global growth in traffic as it re-routes to avoid the Middle East. However, the region’s...
Disruption to Avbob’s digital systems
Avbob has confirmed that the recent disruption to soe of its digital platforms and services is the result of an incident involving external malicious actors. “The matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness, and our technical teams, together with specialist...
AI control gap widens as enterprise deployment scales
As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment, two-thirds of CIOs and CTOs in a new IBM Institute for Business Value study say they are being held accountable for AI systems they do not fully control, while governance struggles to keep pace at scale....
Humanoid robots on the march
The global humanoid robot market will reach $40,5-billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 38,2% from 2026 to 2033, says Grand View Research. The market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid technological advancements leading to more efficient and...
Four critical threats cybersecurity leaders must urgently address
There are four critical and unpredictable threats where attackers hold a significant advantage to successfully exploit weaknesses in targeted organisations, according to Gartner. These include deepfakes, AI application compromise, prompt injection, and software supply...
AI in education reaches new heights
The global AI in education market is expected to reach $57,2-billion by 2033 - a CAGR of 25,9% from 2026 to 2033 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Digitalisation and technological advancement are innovating industrial sectors such as healthcare,...
Cybercriminals turn focus to credential abuse techniques
Password guessing and valid account misuse rank among the most effective tactics used by cybercriminals in 2025, says a new Kaspersky Security Services report, reflecting a strategic shift as attackers move away from triggering endpoint protection with noisy malware...
ME conflict takes toll on air passenger demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for April 2026 global passenger demand, indicating a drop-off which can be squarely placed on the current Middle East turmoil. Highlights from the latest research reveal: Total demand, measured in...
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Westcon-Comstor cuts carbon emissions
Westcon-Comstor has announced significant progress in reducing carbon emissions and expanding its use of renewable energy. The company’s latest annual Responsible Business report reveals that it now sources 50% of electricity globally from renewables – up from 42%...
NEC XON and Smartoptics launch locally-supported SFP solution
NEC XON has announced a strategic partnership with Smartoptics to introduce a new era of pluggable optical solutions for the continent. “African businesses can now connect with speed and convenience,” says Ryno Weideman, networking operations manager at NEC XON....
Argantic now fully independent
Argantic has reclaimed its independence as a fully Level 2 BEE entity, breaking away from the Turrito group. “We realised that maintaining our Level 2 BEE status within a corporate structure would be virtually impossible, so we reacquired our shareholding to give us...
Cyber resilience with Dell PowerProtect
In today’s hyper-connected world, cyber threats are no longer just a possibility they’re an inevitability. Organisations across industries are grappling with increasingly sophisticated attacks that disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data and erode trust. By Musa...
Maths crisis fuels SA’s STEM skills shortage
South Africa faces a stark disconnect between the supply of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) graduates, and the pressing demand from industry. According to recent reports, South Africa’s Mathematics pass rate rose from 63,5% in 2023 to 69,1% in 2024,...
Seacom achieves level 1 B-BBEE certification
Seacom South Africa, including all its subsidiaries, has officially achieved Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 certification for the financial period ending 31 December 2024. "Level 1 B-BBEE certification is a significant milestone for Seacom...
Lenovo launches portfolio of AI-powered devices
At Lenovo Innovation World 2025, Lenovo introduced its latest portfolio of AI-powered innovations to date. Spanning high-performance PCs, intelligent tablets, immersive gaming devices, and Motorola smartphones, the new lineup reflects Lenovo’s vision of Smarter AI for...
FNB Connect debuts Global Travel eSIM
FNB Connect has launched its new a Global Travel eSIM, allowing customers to stay connected across more than 240 international mobile networks, without the need to swap SIM cards or worry about unexpected roaming fees. “FNB Connect’s focus on innovation is driven by a...
Vodacom invest R400m in Eastern Cape infrastructure
Vodacom Eastern Cape region is investing more than R400-million in network infrastructure this financial year, driving the rollout of advanced technologies, including 4G and 5G, and extend connectivity to underserved rural areas. Of the total spend, over R38-million...
Kaspersky and NITDA join forces in Nigeria
Global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, and the National Information Technology Development Agency of Nigeria (NITDA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help businesses and individuals in the country to improve computer security preparedness and to...
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