Supply chain under siege
Supply chain cyberattacks have become a huge concern for companies and organisations in recent years due to their potential to cause widespread disruption. And although these malicious attacks have significantly dropped since 2019, they still affect hundreds of...
Vulnerabilities in open-source Suricata, FreeRDP projects
Kaspersky has uncovered seven vulnerabilities - two of which could allow arbitrary code execution - in the widely used open-source projects Suricata and FreeRDP during pre-release penetration testing of the company's products. Security experts say that of the seven...
Applications now open for ISPA Inspires sponsorships
Smart young South Africans aspiring to careers in the ICT industry are invited to submit their applications for consideration for the fifth instalment of the ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship from Monday (2 September). ISPA is South Africa's official internet...
Exposure to violence severely impacts SA’s young children
A study by Lucinda Tsunga, a PhD graduand from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has described alarmingly high levels of violence exposure in young South African children which could have significant implications for addressing the profound impact of violence...
Young scientists show what they can do
A total of 262 young scientists presented 183 research projects at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists' Regional Science Fairs final event in Gauteng North at the Tshwane University of Technology. The projects on display were evaluated by 142 judges including...
Data helps to bridge the retail logistics gap
Despite many recent upheavals in supply chains due to events like the Red Sea crisis and conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the logistics space is looking up. The South African Association of Freighter Forwarders/Business Unity South Africa cargo report for...
Companies Amendment Act fails on business friendly
The promulgation of the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 (the Act) introduces, among others, sections 30A and 30B to the Companies Act 71 of 2008. The Act was published in the Government Gazette on 30 July 2024, but a promulgation date is still awaited. "Some of the...
LG Electronics SA launches online store
LG Electronics South Africa has opened an online store that it hopes will change how South Africans buy tech. Jinkook Kang, subsidiary president at LG Electronics South Africa, comments: "Now live at LG.com/za, our online store brings LG's innovative gadgets straight...
How can world leaders bolster resilience in an insecure world
It is no exaggeration to say that governments play an absolutely pivotal role in delivering effective cybersecurity. From regulation to investment, national leaders establish priorities, set goals and determine the urgency of our collective efforts across an...
Huawei showcases tech for railway modernisation
Modernisation and digitisation are crucial developments that will drive the future growth of Southern Africa's railway industry. This is the key message Guoyu Wang, Vice President of Huawei's Smart Transportation Business, imparted to delegates attending the Southern...
Empower your people with AI fluency
At Dell Technologies, we recognise that AI fluency is about understanding when, where and how to use AI tools safely and responsibly. But it's a challenge for organisations to ensure their people grasp these concepts in their work, writes Doug Woolley, vice-president...
Diversity can power innovation in the SA tech sector
In South Africa's tech industry, significant strides have been made in recent years to drive innovation through diversity. However, the journey towards cultivating a truly inclusive and supportive environment for women is far from complete, writes Mia Odendaal,...