
Agentic AI, deepfakes, talent gaps create perfect storm for Africa’s cyber security
Rapid digital growth is leapfrogging traditional infrastructure while expanding the cyber attack surface, according to a Check Point Software Technologies report.
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Rapid digital growth is leapfrogging traditional infrastructure while expanding the cyber attack surface, according to a Check Point Software Technologies report.

South African creators raise concerns over plans to tax social media earnings, arguing the move is unfair and could stifle growth in the content economy.
A new study from Scripps Institution of Oceanography finds that factoring ocean damage into climate economics nearly doubles the estimated global cost of climate change, adding close to $2 trillion per year from losses to fisheries, coral reefs, and coastal infrastructure. “It is the first time a social cost of carbon (SCC) assessment — a key measure of economic harm caused by climate change —...

The Portfolio Committee on Transport wants motorists caught under the influence to be permanently banned from driving.

From boardrooms to back offices, South African companies are moving beyond AI hype and into execution.

Make sure SA’s most deserving women in tech get a nomination. Deadline is 8 February.

The Google News Initiative local language pilot aims to bring digital and AI training to community newsrooms.

Taiwan has secured preferential tariffs as chip makers expand US production under a strategic AI partnership.

A winning business case for AI in the contact centre starts by defining the target: efficiency, growth, cost savings or a combination, says Greg Jarvis, global customer success director at Connect.

Many AI and low-code programmes fail not because of poor technology choices, but because organisations underestimate readiness.

A seasoned energy analyst argues that Eskom and municipalities are not legally entitled to force households with rooftop solar power systems to register them — nor cut them off if they don’t.

Digitap ($TAP) vs. BlockDAG ($BDAG): Why $TAP is the Best Crypto Presale for 2026 The best crypto presale in 2026 won’t be the loudest—it’ll be the one that actually ships a banking product people use. That’s the entire setup behind Digitap ($TAP) versus BlockDAG ($BDAG). One is building omni-banking with real-world rails and a consumer […]

When you study the work of women who are building industries, reshaping communities, and shifting the country’s economic story, the patterns become clear.

Cybersecurity solutions from Norton address real-world risks facing today’s hyperconnected homes and businesses.

Takealot has dozens of positions available in various fields ranging from software engineering and development to marketing and sales.

Chinese vehicle brands are no longer just disrupting South Africa’s new-car market.

Volvo Cars redefines the relationship between driver and machine with the launch of the new, fully electric EX60. This mid-size SUV, set for global reveal tomorrow is the first Volvo capable of natural, conversational interaction, establishing it as the brand’s most intelligent and technologically advanced car to date. At its core is a revolutionary integration: […]

The data centre provider bolsters its executive management team on the back of continued growth momentum.

BusinessTech, MyBroadband, and Daily Investor are seeking talented individuals to join their expanding editorial teams through a well-paid internship.

A severe geomagnetic storm has reached Earth, with Sansa warning of elevated space-weather risks on Tuesday.

IT security teams are under-prepared and under-resourced, according to the cyber security company.