SGT Solutions and Forescout: Strengthening cyber resilience – risk to action

SGT Solutions and Forescout: Strengthening cyber resilience – risk to action

Comprehensive visibility forms the foundation for stronger cyber security outcomes. Public sector institutions across Africa are delivering an expanding range of digital services across increasingly complex and interconnected environments. These environments span modern platforms, legacy systems, operational technology and a growing number of connected devices – all of which must co-exist to support critical public…

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Africa: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Congratulates the 9 African National Teams That Qualified to the FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 32

Africa: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Congratulates the 9 African National Teams That Qualified to the FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 32

It is the first time that 90% of the African National Teams qualified from the Group Stage of the FIFA World Cup. The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”), Dr Patrice Motsepe congratulates the Nine (9) African National Teams that qualified to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Round of 32. It is the…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – June 29, 2026

Africa: All of Africa Today – June 29, 2026

  Uganda Media Outlets Shut By Military Uganda’s leading independent media group, Nation Media Group, has said that its outlets are under “military siege” after armed soldiers shut down the Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda, and Spark TV on orders from army chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. In a series of posts on X, Kainerugaba, the son…

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US government puts GPT-5.6 behind closed doors

US government puts GPT-5.6 behind closed doors

Image: Jernej Furman OpenAI said on Friday it was delaying a full public launch of GPT‑5.6 at the US government’s request, limiting the AI model’s initial access to a small group of vetted partners whose details were shared with the authorities. The decision underscores growing concern in Washington over the national security risks posed by…

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Africa: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Congratulates the 9 African National Teams That Qualified to the FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 32

Africa: South Africa’s Stocks & Strauss Closes $24m University Technology Fund

South African investment firm Stocks & Strauss closed its University Technology Fund II at ZAR400 million, or about $24 million, to back startups linked to local universities and alumni networks. The close brings total capital across the firm’s university-linked early-stage investment platform to more than ZAR700 million. The platform is designed to help commercialise innovation…

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Do more spend smarter: SA businesses under growing financial strain

Do more spend smarter: SA businesses under growing financial strain

David Buck, General Manager for InnoVent South Africa. (Image: Supplied) As rising IT costs, supply chain instability and shrinking budget flexibility continue to impact organisations, businesses are being forced to rethink how technology is funded. InnoVent South Africa, a specialised provider of IT leasing and asset management solutions, says traditional procurement models are placing increasing…

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