Patient Half-Life fans have been given a new date to anticipate, as a recent rumour suggests the third instalment in the franchise, Half-Life 3, is slated to launch alongside the new Steam Machine hardware in 2026. Read: Epson CO-W01 Projector Review: Project Success The claim originated from the Insider Gaming Weekly podcast, where Senior Editor…
Jason Oehley, regional sales manager at Arctic Wolf. (Image: Supplied) The rapid progress of artificial intelligence has had a dramatic impact on cyber security. Through AI, the threat landscape is evolving rapidly. This means that users – and how they act individually – are becoming more decisive cyber defense outcomes. To reduce the risks associated with…
New York State has taken definitive steps to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the entertainment industry. On Thursday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed two pieces of legislation designed to mandate transparency regarding AI-generated performers and establish clear rules for using an individual’s likeness after their death. Read: Epson CO-W01 Projector Review: Project Success…
Through Cloud On Demand, AvePoint becomes more than a tool. South African organisations are adopting cloud collaboration tools faster than ever. Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint and Power Platform have become the backbone of everyday work, underpinning communication, document management and digital workflows across every sector. But as collaboration accelerates, so do the risks. Over the…
Rob Howarth, OpenText Delivery Director. The support for VIM 7.5 and its service pack versions expired on 1 January 2024, and the transition to a more recent version is not only recommended but essential for continued support and enhancement of invoice management processes. The expiration of support for VIM 7.5 signifies that no new product…
Communications minister Solly Malatsi. Image: DCDT If you needed a case study in political point-scoring trumping sober analysis, look no further than the ANC’s broadside on Saturday against communications minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive on equity equivalent investment programmes (EEIPs). The party’s statement – framed as a defence of transformation and parliamentary authority – comes…
Science, technology and innovation minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina. Science, technology and innovation minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina has urged young Africans, particularly young women, to take their rightful place in science and innovation. The deputy minister was speaking at the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (FWIS) Sub-Saharan Africa young talents programme hosted at the African Leadership…
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka Southern Africa, talks about how the company grew from a struggling operation to a fintech powerhouse, and how its acquisition of Bank Zero will unlock new digital banking opportunities for customers. Lesaka Technologies’ acquisition of Bank Zero is expected to significantly strengthen the fintech…
In the world of the internet of things, connected devices never sleep. They work, measure, move and communicate. Home security systems, smart meters, fleet-tracking vehicles, cold-chain freezers and industrial sensors, all of which cannot fulfil their functions without reliable connectivity. However, every connection comes with risks and the need for specialised oversight. A stolen Sim…
Tech giants spent trillions securing AI capabilities in 2025. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson) Artificial intelligence (AI) was a key driver of global deals in 2025, with Time Magazine naming “The Architects of AI” as its person of the year. Meanwhile, South Africa saw two stock exchange listings. Bain & Company says “technology mergers and acquisitions,…
