
Parly committee flags ICT weaknesses at medical scheme body
The Portfolio Committee on Health raises concerns over outdated and aging ICT systems used by the Council for Medical Schemes.
FRIDAY, 08 MAY 2026, 11:14

The Portfolio Committee on Health raises concerns over outdated and aging ICT systems used by the Council for Medical Schemes.

South Africa’s breach record tells a consistent story – and it leads to the database layer, writes Ascent Technology MD Johan Lamberts.

Partnership to be showcased at Gamescom LATAM in Brazil as Hisense SA eyes growing local gaming market.

National Treasury wants to bring crypto assets formally within SA’s forex framework, despite an ongoing court case around their status.

CISOs and security professionals will discuss AI-driven phishing attacks at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 in Johannesburg.

Cape Town start-up Shiprazor has raised R44-million, led by Norrsken22, to expand its courier network and AI tools.

If some companies are overspending on mobile data by up to 90% due to a lack of visibility and control, the real question is how much of that inefficiency exists in your environment.

Paratus Mozambique’s high-speed internet services ensure seamless communication, operational co-ordination, real-time updates and on-site engagement both onshore and at sea.

The organisations that adopt agentic defence early will set the regional standard for trust, compliance and resilience, says Cliff de Wit, chief innovation officer at Accelera Digital Group.
The data analysis company is selling a version of the jacket that it says will show its commitment to “re-industrializing America.”

Addressing AI-driven attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and the global cyber security skills gap.
Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection.
Gemini is a digital Swiss Army knife for planning flights, activities and routes, but it isn’t perfect. Why did it forget to put underwear on the packing list?

Data tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientists
A new tool that can shed light on who is most at risk of obesity-related diseases could help identify people who would benefit most from weight-loss medications, researchers have said.
Recent data suggests about two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese – a situation that has...

The executives shared R320 million in 2025 – a 62% jump across the top positions – as long-term incentives vested on the back of a surging share price and a return to profitability.

Bad product decisions now cost more than slow delivery, says Cape Town-based Specno as it reinvents itself as a product consultancy for scale-ups.

Optimism bias, weak oversight and hidden complexity have helped derail some of South Africa’s biggest IT projects.

Google Workspace and Gemini are putting the human touch back into South Africa’s hospitality sector.

Search had a strong quarter with AI driving usage, queries at an all-time high and 19% revenue growth, says CEO Sundar Pichai.

From world record breakers to the most iconic image of all time, these are Guardian Australia’s top three photos for April. Photographer and picture editor, Carly Earl, hand-picks three photographs as her favourites every month and explains the craft and composition that makes them special. April’s edition includes a quiet, intimate moment of record-breaking athlete, Gout Gout, a picture...

Yevgeny Kasymov has been appointed as a member of the European Investors board, an expert body focused on financial market analysis and the development of investment cooperation across Europe. The decision was made during a meeting held in Helsinki, Finland, where participants discussed key trends shaping the investment landscape and the prospects for cross-border cooperation. […]