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Kaspersky detected more than 92,000 malware attacks disguised as AI services in 2026

In conjunction with its participation at the AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya conference, global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, has revealed that from January to the beginning of May 2026, Kaspersky solutions...

Beyond Policing: Reclaiming the Purpose of Higher Education in an Age of AI

The major debate currently surrounding artificial intelligence in higher education asks whether AI should be policed. But in focusing so heavily on control, we overlook the culture of shame...

The growing role of data and AI in media buying

Is your digital agency keeping pace? Three years ago, media buying in South Africa looked markedly different to today, even at agencies that considered themselves performance driven. Attribution was messy,...

The end of Random Acts of AI, why most organisations are still experimenting without strategy

There is a pattern emerging across boardrooms that is starting to look very familiar. Executives are excited about artificial intelligence. Budgets are being allocated. Pilot projects are being launched....

Digital Parks Africa expands global network reach with Tier 1 carrier Cogent Communications

Global Tier 1 carrier Cogent Communications is now live at Digital Parks Africa’s (DPA) Samrand data centre, giving customers direct access to one of the world’s largest Internet Protocol...

When a school is offline, opportunity is not just delayed, it is denied

South Africa has approximately 23,000 public schools, yet around 17,000 remain completely offline¹. That means only about 6,000 have some form of internet connectivity, while roughly 74% of public...

Lulapay brings cash flow flexibility to Cloud on Demand’s reseller network

Lulapay has partnered with leading cloud distributer Cloud on Demand to introduce integrated cash flow flexibility for ICT resellers and managed service providers across South Africa. Lulapay is a...

Naked becomes the world’s first to give a final car insurance quote in ChatGPT

With the launch of what is believed to be the first South African app in ChatGPT, Naked is signalling how AI assistants could reshape financial services.  South African insurance platform, Naked,...

Adaptive Deepfake Detection Revolutionises Digital Fraud Prevention

Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance, launched Adaptive Deepfake Detector. The new model tackles the prevailing issue of traditional offline solutions being unable to detect the...

Salesforce Commits to Hiring 1,000 AI-Native Grads

New Emerging Talent Playbook gives leaders a practical roadmap to build their own AI-ready workforce This year’s college graduates are facing one of the most competitive job markets in years....

Adaptive Deepfake Detection Revolutionises Digital Fraud Prevention

Sumsub launches its upgraded deepfake detection solution with instant online self-learning updates, setting a new standard in catching sophisticated fraud online Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance,...

Commentary: Strengthening digital defences ahead of World Password Day

With World Password Day approaching on 7 May, ManageEngine South Africa is highlighting the importance of stronger password practises as cyber risks continue to rise for local businesses. According to...
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Building enterprise environments capable of handling real-time AI change

South African organisations are navigating an AI environment that’s evolving faster than any implementation roadmap can accommodate, says Andrew Rushworth, Practice Head of Microsoft...

SAS, FACTS Consulting urge organisations to detect procurement fraud before losses escalate

 Organisations need to move procurement fraud prevention closer to the point where suspicious activity occurs, rather than relying primarily on investigations after money has...

Women Shaping AI Global Creative Work From South Africa

As generative AI transforms marketing, South African women are helping redefine how creative work gets made for global South African women are helping shape...

South Africa: AI in the workplace – Labour Relations Act considerations

Where AI systems are used to recommend employees for promotion or to identify employees for training and development opportunities, decisions that are arbitrary, irrational,...

People take more care of their smartphones than their PCs, Kaspersky’s latest survey shows

Kaspersky has compared the most popular digital hygiene habits for smartphones and PCs and found that cleanup actions differ according to the device. On...
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