AI-powered ‘pig butchering’ scams target South Africans ahead of Valentine’s Day. (Image source: 123RF) As millions of South Africans turn to dating apps like Tinder, Hinge and eHarmony this Valentine’s Day, law enforcement and cyber security experts are warning of a sophisticated new wave of AI-driven “pig butchering” scams. The warning follows Operation Contender 3.0,…
Michael de Neuilly Rice, cyber architect at NEC XON For one leading South African telecommunications operator, identity protection has become a strategic priority as identity-centric attacks proliferate. The company faced mounting pressure to secure both human and non-human identities across complex hybrid environments. In response, NEC XON and Silverfort have helped to modernise its identity…
Lionsgate and Saber Interactive have officially announced a new, high-budget John Wick title that promises to bring the franchise’s signature “gun-fu” to life. In a move that will thrill fans, Keanu Reeves is confirmed to portray the legendary assassin, lending both his voice and physical likeness to the project. Developed by Saber Interactive, the studio…
RationalFX has identified 30 700 job cuts globally in just over a month. (Image source: 123RF) Just weeks into 2026, the global technology sector is already shedding jobs at a pace that could eclipse last year’s total. More than 30 000 tech employees have been laid off worldwide since January, according to data compiled by…
Paramount CEO David Ellison Paramount Skydance has enhanced its Warner Bros Discovery bid by offering shareholders extra cash for each quarter the deal fails to close after this year and agreeing to cover the breakup fee the HBO owner would owe Netflix if it walked away. Even though Paramount did not raise its per-share offer,…
In a strategic move to secure its energy future, the City of Cape Town has officially issued a tender seeking proposals from private electricity traders. The initiative aims to establish a formal panel of suppliers to help power South Africa’s second-largest city, marking a significant departure from traditional procurement methods. Read: Samsung confirms the Galaxy…
Vincent Mabaso, head of channel: Africa at Check Point. Check Point Software Technologies has appointed Vincent Mabaso as head of channel for Africa as it looks to bolster its regional channel strategy, supported by three strategic acquisitions. Mabaso, who previously served as the company’s distribution manager, began his duties as channel head in November 2025. The company…
Absa Group has announced a series of executive leadership changes, headlined by the appointment of former M-Pesa Africa MD Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as CEO of its personal and private banking division. Lopokoiyit, who takes up the role on 1 April, joins from Safaricom, where he led the strategy and growth of M-Pesa, Africa’s largest fintech platform….
Less than a week after Valve admitted that soaring RAM prices and global supply constraints were disrupting its hardware roadmap, the Steam Deck has officially sold out across the board. While the handheld has fluctuated in availability before, the timing of this total stockout has raised concerns that the ongoing memory crisis is directly impacting…
Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes. (Photograph by Nicola Mawson) Cell C’s maiden interim results for the period to end-November saw it deliver on its pre-listing statement, leading to a share price lift. “Delivering our first interim results as a listed company is an important milestone for Cell C. Our focus has been on executing with…
