Business AI leapfrogs global counterparts with its Marketplace
South Africa is renowned for its ability to leapfrog its global counterparts when it comes to technology – fintech, agritech, and mobility are just some examples – and now new Mustek subsidiary, Business AI, is aiming to do the same with enterprise AI. In...
How much is your stolen card worth on the dark web?
According to recent research from NordVPN, prices for stolen payment cards on dark-web marketplaces have risen in most countries. While the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...
More than half of retailers pay the ransom when they are hit
Sophos has released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Retail report, a vendor-agnostic survey of IT and cybersecurity leaders across 16 countries. This year’s report reveals that nearly half (46%) of retail ransomware incidents were traced to an unknown...
Rapid adoption of AI has inherent risks
Surfshark analysis reveals that workers have been involved in more than 700 AI-related incidents and hazards so far this year, with the US representing nearly one-third of these cases – and a significant 72% of all cases reported caused "Economic/Property" harm to...
2026’s defining telecoms trends
Juniper Research has revealed its Top 10 telecoms and connectivity trends for 2026 in a new whitepaper that evaluates the forces redefining telecoms - from AI-driven automation to new connectivity models - and pinpoints where operators, vendors, and investors must act...
Building trust, accelerating growth: securing Africa’s GenAI future
Generative AI has become the new frontier of workplace productivity, efficiently rewriting emails, analysing data, recording meetings, and automating complex tasks. This powerful technology is being adopted rapidly across the continent. By Linda Saunders, country...
Gartner Hype Cycle reveals how AI could transform sales
In response to evolving buyer behaviors and shifting purchasing trends, chief sales officers (CSOs) are transforming traditional sales practices by embracing innovative approaches, according to Gartner. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Sales Transformation, 2025 highlights...
Securing AI agents through smarter ID management
The conversation about artificial intelligence in South Africa has shifted rapidly over the past year. By Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, Africa What was once the stuff of conferences and pilot projects is now quietly embedding itself in boardrooms and...
Smart cities must be human cities: Why data needs a heartbeat
Urban October sent a clear message to governments to build people-centred smart cities where technology, data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are leveraged to improve daily life and help communities recover from shocks. This global day highlights...
Mobile and digital IDs defining the future of travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: mobile reliance is rising; and biometric adoption is accelerating....
Smart solutions at the edge will transform SME operations
Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing are converging on many of the devices you will commonly find on a small business’s premises, such as point-of-sale systems, security cameras and even delivery vehicles. By Christo Wessels,...
Why attack surface management must look both inside and out
Attack surface management (ASM) has grown exponentially in recent years, evolving into a recognised market category that equips businesses with the strategies and visibility needed to protect their digital assets. By Kyle Pillay, security as a service manager at...