Satellite data was key to bringing giant tortoises back to Galápagos
For the first time in more than 150 years, giant tortoises are returning to the wild on Floreana Island in the Galápagos — guided by NASA satellite data that helps scientists discover where the animals can find food, water, and nesting habitat. The effort, a...
SaaS, AI to drive public cloud spending above $1trn in 2026
Global spending on public cloud services is forecast to surpass $1-trillion in 2026—growing over 21% - and is expected to double by 2029, according to the latest update of International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending...
AI is living up to some HR expectations
Forty-five percent of managers say that the use of AI has improved the work of their teams as much as they expected, according to a survey by Gartner. “CHROs are under pressure to ensure effective workforce usage of AI tools, but they have overrelied on empowering...
AI accelerates API sprawl
The worldwide Network Security market rose 10% to over $26-billion in 2025, within which the Application Security and Delivery portion totaled nearly $6-billion and grew 15%, according to Dell’Oro research. This alignment matters because application-layer controls are...
Trojan banker attacks on smartphones up by 56%
According to a Kaspersky report “Mobile malware evolution,” the number of Trojan banker attacks on Android smartphones increased by 56% in 2025 compared to the previous year. This type of malware is designed to steal user credentials for online banking, e-payment...
Bonus time and winter boost BNPL use
A large percentage of South African Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) purchases take place in February and March, when many companies pay out annual bonuses. Tracey-Lee Zürcher-Campbell, spokesperson at Payflex, explains: “We find that responsible consumers use large parts of...
Countdown to ZANOG@iWeek2026
With scarcely two months to go until ZANOG@iWeek2026 kicks off in April, ISPA reminds delegates there is no cost to register. ISPA is South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) and an event partner with ZANOG (the South African Network...
SAPICS reflects on collaboration and reform
For supply chain professionals, the key takeaways from last month’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 National Budget Speech are the commitments to collaboration between the public and...
ESD funds could unlock SME growth through AI
The transformative potential of AI, at a pivotal moment, converges with the critical necessity for South Africa's economic revitalisation. By Rowen Pillai, co-founder and CEO of LeanTechnovations While AI holds some promise, particularly for the SME sector, realising...
How the amended dismissal code affects you
People are the beating heart of every business. They bring the perspective, ingenuity, skills, and experience that help organisations excel and deliver. Yet it doesn't always work out. A person might not be suitable for their role and duties, they might not align with...
Cassava Cloud Partner programme aims to accelerate AI
Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava Cloud Partner (CCP) programme, enabling mobile network operators (MNOs) and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to consume, resell, or distribute AI, cloud and digital services using Cassava’s infrastructure...
Africa’s largest Prisma Access Zero Trust Platform goes live
Africa’s largest Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access and Prisma Access Browser Zero Trust environment has been deployed, supporting secure remote access for more than 40 000 users for a large enterprise. The project signals a decisive move away from legacy VPN models...