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16 May

South Africa’s national cyber defence gap is showing – again (this time thanks to SAA)

The breach at SAA is significant not just because of the systems hit, but because of what it tells attackers: that critical infrastructure in South Africa is a soft target.

16 May

Is Alphabet overspending on AI?

Alphabet’s US$75 billion capex plan is not reckless. It is a continuation of a long-term strategy that has historically delivered significant value.

16 May

South Africa high on the list for global HFT firms

The JSE has continuously enhanced their platform to meet the needs of both institutional investors and HFT players.

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2:30

Elon Musk takes aim at SA ahead of president's US visit

The South African-born billionaire says government will not grant Starlink a licence because he is not black.
6:40
16 May

ITWeb TV: Understanding Discovery’s cyber risk landscape

With a range of financial services involving masses of sensitive personal data, Discovery faces a multitude of threats. Group CISO Zaid Parak outlines the top concerns.
2:00

AURA bags more funds to scale to US market

The local security and medical response platform raises R272.9 million in a Series B funding round.
2:50

Cyber fraud-as-a-service empires on the rise

AI-developed deepfakes are increasingly being used to bypass financial institutions’ know your customer verification procedures.
3:50

Blue Label considers listing Cell C on JSE

The firm’s proposed restructure will assist in facilitating a separation and potential future listing of Cell C on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
1:50

MultiChoice destroys fake DStv goods intercepted in Durban

The items bore the counterfeit mark “Dtv”, a brand deceptively similar to the registered DStv trademarks, posing a significant threat to consumers, says the firm.
1:30

Standard Bank veteran appointed as CIO of Liberty

In his new role, Theo Skosana will focus on defining and executing the insurer’s technology and digital strategies.
1:10

Ramuthaga gets seat on Motsepe’s ARM board

Prominent CIO Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga joins the board of directors of JSE-listed African Rainbow Minerals.
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