Africa’s data centre industry to converge on Sandton this June
Microsoft to keynote two-day Sandton event exploring AI, sustainability and Africa’s data centre future.
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Industry pushes for national EV charging framework
Regulatory uncertainty and lack of government funding are major obstacles to scaling SA’s electric vehicle charging network.
Threat actors don’t hack in anymore – they log in
Altron Digital Business and Microsoft unpack the cloud security challenges facing South African enterprises today.
The Osprey Farpoint 40 Has Been My Go-To Travel Bag for 8 Years
I’m a chronic overpacker, but this backpack is my perfect match, with its huge capacity, numerous pockets, and impressive durability.
Starlink and Amazon May Be Able To Buy Into EU Mobile Satellite Spectrum Plan
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Elon Musk’s Starlink and Amazon’s low-earth-orbit satellite business may be able to acquire some European mobile satellite spectrum next year, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. But they said two-thirds of the satellite spectrum that allows mobile devices and vehicles to communicate seamlessly even in remote...
Waymo Takes Its Self-Driving Cars to Virginia
The company is mapping Alexandria and, soon, Arlington—right across from the power center of Washington, DC.
Huge win for South Africa’s Wi-Fi lobby in spectrum fight
A significant set of final regulations from Icasa has opened 900MHz of spectrum to Wi-Fi and private 5G operators.
AI-powered phishing a growing threat, warns Cisco’s Talos
Phishing is back as the number one cyber threat, supercharged by AI and no-code tools, Cisco’s Talos Q1 2026 report finds.
MPs question minister’s handling of revised AI policy
Parliament’s oversight committee raises questions about the communication ministry’s presentation on withdrawing the AI policy and is unimpressed with remedial processes.
Porn company fined £600,000 by Ofcom over age check failings
Ofcom said Youngtek Solutions Ltd did not have checks between July and September 2025, but has since brought in verification.
ERC-7943 Reaches Final Status for Real-World Asset Tokenization
The Universal Real-World Asset (uRWA) standard is now specification-frozen and ready for production adoption across Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks ERC-7943, the Universal Real-World Asset (uRWA) standard, has reached Final status within Ethereum’s formal standards process. The specification is now frozen – with its interface, error definitions, event signatures, and behavioral...
Corsair Galleon 100 SD Review: Stream Deck Now Included
Corsair unites Stream Deck functionality with Drop keyboard design expertise on its latest Galleon SD 100.
Department of Labor Tells Employees to Report Anyone Prioritizing DEI
The email instructs workers to report behavior that predates Donald Trump’s second inauguration. One employee tells WIRED it felt like a “reminder to narc on your coworkers.”
Complexity, not AI, is Africa’s real IT challenge – Red Hat
Legacy infrastructure, rising costs and skills shortages top local concerns as global AI hype distracts from fundamentals, executives say.
Pepkor bets on smartphone rentals, digital banking
The retailer prepares to launch a digital bank, to compete more aggressively in SA’s financial services landscape.
4Sight earnings leap, led by back-office IT sales
JSE-listed 4Sight Holdings has reported full-year revenue up 16.3% and headline earnings per share growth of 46.1%.
A New Species of Tiny Octopus Was Discovered in the Galápagos Islands
An octopus about the size of a golf ball was first spotted in 2015 near Darwin Island. A new study gives it both a formal description and a name.
Cyber security has lost its soul
Focusing too much on metrics can lead cyber professionals to lose sight of their mission, says Duncan Rae, Pepkor group CISO.
Beware the unchecked AI agent
As AI moves from answering questions to taking actions, how is cyber security keeping up?
Afrihost’s Echo acquisition gets green light
The Competition Commission approves Afrihost’s acquisition of Echo SP, citing no major competition or public interest concerns.
OpenAI’s GPT-5.5-Cyber: Advanced cyber security or potential threat?
The AI model is being made available through OpenAI’s Trusted Access for Cyber – a controlled programme for verified defenders and approved organisations.