Trusted emails are weaponised for attacks
Cisco Talos’ Q2 2025 cybersecurity report reveals a notable shift in attacker objectives and methods. Although phishing activity declined by 40% compared to Q1, it remained the leading initial access method for threat actors - with most campaigns focused on credential...
SITA says it’s not to blame for delays in crucial Commissions of Inquiry
Following the outcry over the delay of the Madlanga and Mkhwanazi Commissions of Inquiry – which have reportedly “infuriated” President Cyril Ramaphosa – the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is looking to clarify its role in the non-procurement of ICT...
How spatial computing trends are unfolding
Spatial computing is transforming how businesses integrate digital and physical environments, propelled by advancements in immersive technologies, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). The growing interest is evident in company filings, which showcase a...
Gaps in law enable Africa’s rapists
Heinous as it is, rape across Africa is one of the continent’s most common crimes – and new research has revealed how the inadequate criminalisation of rape, weak legal implementation, rape myths, and victim-blaming are just some of the barriers to justice that...
Quishing gets around phishing defenses
There’s a new type of threat out there: quishing involves the use of fraudulent QR codes, emailed by threat actors, to bypass the phishing security measures put in place by companies. Sophos has conducted Sophos-X research to better understand the threat. The...
AI infrastructure spend on track to pass $100bn
The global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market is on track for unprecedented growth, poised to surpass $100-billion in spending by 2028, according to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Artificial...
Slight downturn for take-home pay
The upward momentum reflected in average salaries over the past months slowed marginally in October 2024, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the average nominal take-home pay among an estimated 4-million salary earners in South...
Manufacturer confidence at two-year high
Confidence levels among local manufacturers increased by a healthy 8 points to reach 36 index points during the fourth quarter – the highest level since the first quarter of 2022. According to the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey, production, domestic and export sales, as...
Data centres drive big jump in IT spend
The surging demand for cloud computing, increased data volumes, and the widespread use of AI technologies have helped the data centre market not only to recover from the 2023 slowdown but to hit record highs. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, global...
FMF urges monetary policy reform
The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has called on South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) to urgently adopt a broad agenda of sound money reforms to reverse decades of economic decline and to restore prosperity. This follows the release of its latest policy...
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Simplify the management of hybrid IT environments
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Should you build or buy software?
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Don’t let form trump corporate governance substance
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These are the technologies businesses are using to adapt
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Work-from-home ushered in an age of flexible human work
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JSE launches sustainability and climate change disclosure guidance
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched its Sustainability and Climate Disclosure Guidance consultation papers to promote transparency and good governance and guide listed companies on best practice in environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure....
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