At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the emphasis was on digitalisation and technological advancement of the industry. However, the industry recognises that cybersecurity can…
As one of Africa’s most industrialised and connected economies, the country is in a unique position to lead by example by building a tech ecosystem that benefits everyone
The country needs a dynamic body to help the legislative framework adapt to rapid tech changes, such as artificial intelligence, balancing innovation with ethics, security and…
Data analytics and strategic manipulation have become the new tools in today’s politics, even in Africa
The view that cybersecurity is not a core function must change so that digitalisation does not create vulnerability in the mining industry
Experts say the banking system is as advanced as that in Europe but its antiquated infrastructure is difficult to modernise
‘The government needs to invest and prioritise cybersecurity to protect South Africa from criminals, terrorists, hackers, nation-state actors and other national security threats’
South Africa’s model for countering cyber crimes focuses on retribution whereas that of Australia is a proactive and multifaceted approach
The summit will take place in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 & 22 October
Adaptability is an essential strategy for success in a tech-driven world
Simple strategies to protect your business from cyberattack
South Africa ranks fifth on the list of countries most affected by cybercrime. More troubling, say experts, is that many incidents go unreported out of fear of reputational…
Despite advanced technological safeguards, the human element remains one of the weakest links in cybersecurity. In the rush of daily life, the importance of vigilant online…
It aims to upskill 3 million Africans in the digital and cybersecurity space
In 2021, South Africa had the third-highest number of cybercrime victims worldwide and it cost the economy R2.2-billion a year
A cool and calm head is the greatest protection against a hack that could ruin your life
Apply physical security measures in cyberspace; if you won’t open your door to a stranger, why accept offers and requests from strangers online?
Recent cyberattacks at the department of justice and the space agency highlight the extent of our naïveté
South Africa, too, is vulnerable to cyber attacks and needs to take steps to secure its digital futur
New research shows that there were fewer cryptocurrency-related crimes in 2020 — a bumper year for the digital asset. But the biggest scam originated in South Africa
