What are the dangers and alternatives as Instagram drops end-to-end encryption?
Meta recently announced that Instagram will roll back end-to-end encryption for app messages starting next month (8 May 2026). As users consider shifting their conversations to other, more secure platforms, cybersecurity experts warn that staying in Meta's ecosystem...
Young scientists to attend Nobel Laureate meeting
Six young South African scientists will travel to Lindau, Germany, to attend one of the world's most exclusive scientific gatherings - the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting from 28 June to 3 July 2026. The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) selections were...
Top brands drive growth in SA e-commerce
E-commerce order volume across all channels in South Africa grew 47% year over year in 2025, according to a new report from Omnisend. Analysis of almost 3 000 South African ecommerce brands found that growth was uneven across the market. The top 5% of brands generated...
Land Bank takes systems offline
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, including its subsidiary Land Bank Insurance Company, has confirmed a temporary disruption affecting certain internal IT systems. As a precautionary measure, affected systems were taken offline to protect the...
Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....
These are SA’s most in-demand jobs in 2026
Pnet has released its Job Market Trends Report for December 2025, including the Pnet Job Guide for the year ahead. The analysis highlights fierce competition for jobs with low barriers to entry in terms of experience and qualifications as well as healthy demand for...
Expert cautions agentic AI could be a ticking timebomb
As autonomous AI agents enter commerce, consumers are warned that it is scaling faster than trust, accountability and awareness. According to Miguel Fornes, information security manager at Surfshark, the unprecedented acceleration of agentic AI is entering a new and...
Fraudsters target users battling new year financial pressures
As South Africans return from the festive season with renewed energy, many households are confronted with the financial realities of a new year. For thousands of families, the beginning of the year is marked by registration fees, textbook purchases, and accommodation...
It’s the era of the SOC
Among the primary reasons for establishing a Security Operations Centre (SOC) are strengthening cybersecurity posture, enabling faster detection and response and gaining a competitive edge. Interestingly, despite the increasing demand for automated cybersecurity...
Used car sales show strong year-on-year growth
December 2025 was a positive send-off for the South African used car market, with sales easing after a very strong showing in October and November 2025. While month-on-month (MoM) declines were noted, year-on-year (YoY) sales saw a notable increase, reinforcing the...
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You need a storage strategy for your AI initiatives
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