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The most online generation is also the least protected: Over half of Gen Z have already faced a cyberattack

Despite spending more time online and feeling confident in the digital world, Gen Z are less likely than other generations to use antivirus software for mobile devices or change...

AI-driven job cuts could leave businesses paying twice for the same skills

South African businesses that measure the success of artificial intelligence primarily through a smaller payroll risk losing the people they need to make the technology work, according to Francois...

AI Maturity Matrix 2026: Africa moves from AI ambition to action

Since BCG’s 2024 AI Maturity Matrix, Japan and South Korea join Canada, Mainland China, Singapore, the UK, and the US as AI Pioneers New BCG Research finds AI...

IITPSA conference to assess the future of ICT jobs in the AI era

ICT skills gaps, the impact of AI on ICT workforces and upskilling for the future of work are among the burning issues that will come under the spotlight at...

Obsidian Systems brings governed, self-hosted AI development to AI Expo Africa 2026 with Coder

Live demonstration shows how enterprises can run AI coding agents on their own infrastructure, with every model call audited, and every agent contained. Obsidian Systems, South Africa's open source platform...

AI Expo Africa Returns to Johannesburg for 9th Edition Focused on Responsible AI

Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation event, AI Expo Africa, sees 9th edition of its highly acclaimed AI conference & trade show return to the Sandton Convention Centre,...

Kaspersky identifies vulnerabilities in barcode scanners, posing potential threat for the warehouse industry

Kaspersky experts have discovered a new cyber-attack vector via a widely used barcode scanner model that could expose e-commerce supply chains to cyberattacks. The findings, presented at the Security...

Brandtech+ Partners with SA Creative Schools to Prepare Talent for AI-First Industry

The agency is deepening its relationships with Red & Yellow Creative School of Business and The Animation School, bringing industry exposure, Gen AI insight and real-world creative experience closer...

Your HR Story Deserves to Be Heard: Enter the Future of HR Awards 2026

In a talent market where organisations are competing to attract the best people, what makes your workplace stand out? External recognition can strengthen your employer brand and provide credible...

Pre-order iPhone Duo at iStore – the ultimate destination for the ultimate iPhone

Pre-orders for the new iPhone Duo are now officially open at iStore, Africa’s only Apple Premium Partner. Customers can pre-order for cash or secure their cellular contract upgrade across...

Tickets Now Live: CREAIDETOR 2026 Opens Registration for Its Pan-African No-Code and AI Experience

CREAIDETOR 2026 has opened registration for its November edition, expanding beyond its Lagos debut to bring together builders, founders, creators, and professionals interested in exploring the possibilities of no-code...

ORT South Africa launches Funda Nam, a trilingual AI study companion built with GAS Marketing, to help youth from underserved communities master Big Data...

ORT South Africa (ORT SA), with the support and guidance of GAS Marketing Automation, has launched Funda Nam ("Study with Me"), an AI study companion built exclusively for beneficiaries...
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Kaspersky reveals how generations discover sales offers and shares online security tips

A recent global Kaspersky survey highlights that Gen Z finds sales offers through creators and social media (48%), while Boomers prefer search engines (38%)...

More Than “A Human in the Loop”

Good grammar, perfect spelling, and beautifully constructed sentences were once hallmarks of a great copywriter. But as AI becomes increasingly capable of mastering these...

Zoho simplifies multichannel marketing with a rebuilt Campaigns platform and AI agent capabilities

The enhanced platform brings email, SMS and WhatsApp marketing together, helping businesses streamline campaign management, improve customer engagement and automate marketing workflows.  Zoho today announced...

Capitec puts scam detection tool in 26 million clients’ hands

Capitec is introducing Scam Checker, an AI tool that gives an assessment on suspicious links and SMS messages before they click, reply or pay....

How sovereign data governance will drive Africa’s economic independence and technological innovation

Data and digital sovereignty are no longer abstract or distant concepts for Africa. They are active, pressing conversations, prompting governments, companies and institutions to...
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