
Cyber attacks on the rise, SMEs most vulnerable
Industry experts warn that South African businesses, particularly SMEs, are dangerously unprepared for and vulnerable to devastating cyber attacks.
SATURDAY, 01 NOVEMBER 2025, 10:49

Industry experts warn that South African businesses, particularly SMEs, are dangerously unprepared for and vulnerable to devastating cyber attacks.
Despite the risk of a bubble, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon plan to spend billions more on artificial intelligence than they already do.

Modern life is waging a war against ecosystems around us and inside us. Keeping our own microbes healthy is another reason to demand action to preserve the natural world
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This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matters—even for those who don’t frequent the poker table.

Starlink’s speeds and latency have improved tremendously in South Africa in 2025, despite not being officially available.

Conversation around AI will extend to fragile global supply chains, geopolitical uncertainty and the cyber security skills shortage.

A new survey shows exponential growth across all segments of the South African renewable energy value chain.

The operator and regulator discuss measures to reduce the cost to communicate, and build an inclusive and competitive telecoms industry.

Online gambling operator Betway says it operates fully within South Africa’s legal and regulatory framework and remains licensed under the relevant provincial gambling boards.

As market volatility continues, Ripple’s XRP is once again at a critical juncture. After months of consolidation, XRP is showing signs of renewed strength, with analysts projecting a possible breakout toward $5.80 if momentum builds. Despite the positive outlook, however, many long-term XRP holders are beginning to diversify into early-stage assets offering greater upside — […]

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Technology changed how we pay, but change management decides how fast people adapt.

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Optasia will list on the JSE at a valuation of R23.5-billion following the closing of its bookbuilding exercise.

MTN Nigeria has delivered a sharp turnaround in the nine months to 30 September 2025 and declared an interim dividend.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published new regulations for transporting power batteries and battery-powered devices like power banks on planes.

Companies that govern AI thoughtfully can gain advantage without putting their business, data, or people at unnecessary risk.

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. In Africa, approximately 40% of organisations are either experimenting with or deploying generative AI tools. This adoption is already yielding measurable...

Companies should consider upgrading their outdated payroll systems ahead of 2026 and the start of the new financial year.

The retailer wanted greater visibility over its delivery partners’ operations, drivers and the time and costs associated with deliveries.