Women urged to seize the AI opportunity
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AI dominates the corporate risk landscape
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Mixed outlook for July PMI
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Telkom reports revenue, subscriber growth
Telkom SA has reported improvements in revenue and subscribers for the first quarter ended 30 June 2026. Group data revenue increased by 8,8% to R6 922 million, contributing 62,4% to total revenue, driven by an 11,4% rise in mobile data revenue, and a 4% growth in...
Air cargo demand strengthens in June
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analysis of the state of the air cargo industry, based on capacity and traffic data collected by region worldwide during June 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, has been released. Key highlights from...
Researchers achieve quantum advantage
IBM and researchers from the University of Chicago have announced a demonstration in quantum computing that achieves the fundamental criteria for quantum advantage: performing computations beyond the reach of leading classical simulation methods while providing trust...
Nation-state attackers target US water systems
Recent cyberattacks on US water infrastructure are believed to part of a nation-state programme by Iran. Several towns in Minnesota and Michigan last week reported that the computers used to monitor and adjust water quality had been hit by a malware attack. The...
Kaspersky uncovers new Mirage Kitten malware
Kaspersky has discovered a previously undocumented malware set used by Mirage Kitten APT in a targeted campaign aimed at maintaining long-term access to victim networks and stealing sensitive data. The company’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has identified...
Logicalis US expands with Loial acquisition
Datatec’s subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of the share capital of Loial, a New Mexico-based technology solutions provider with expertise in cybersecurity and managed services. The acquisition establishes a permanent Logicalis US location in New Mexico and...
African governments urged to align passenger systems with global standards
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have urged African states to implement Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems in...
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Zebra Technologies celebrates 10 years of PartnerConnect
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Africa’s data is worth $400bn. We’re giving it away
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Directed Technologies expands connected vehicle platform into Africa
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Pure Electric scooters launch in SA
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