South African organisations are facing increasingly complex cyber threats. As digital transformation accelerates, cloud adoption grows and regulatory obligations become more demanding, security teams are expected to manage more alerts, greater complexity and increased business risk, often without a corresponding increase in resources. For managed security service providers (MSSPs), the challenge is amplified. Every new…
Europe’s maize crops have been hit hard by this summer’s heatwaves and ongoing drought, with French producers saying almost half of this year’s harvest is unusable. To prepare for hotter, drier conditions, some cereal farmers are experimenting with sorghum – a crop from sub-Saharan Africa that requires less water than maize – although making a…
The Steering Committee meeting, which was held from 17 – 18 September, assessed attacks on media freedom, violations of journalists’ labour rights and the growing economic pressures facing journalists and news media organisations. Members examined conditions in specific countries and regions, stressing the need for concrete action to defend journalists’ rights and safeguard journalism. The…
Complete the 2026 CIO Survey and submit your nominations for the CIO of the Year Awards. If you are a CIO or the most senior IT executive in a sizeable South African organisation, share your perspective by completing The ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Survey 2026. Conducted in partnership with MTN Business, this research project is now…
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers will be without a number of prominent names who have played an important role in African football over the past decade, after stars including Riyad Mahrez, Aïssa Mandi, Edouard Mendy, Jean Michaël Seri, Seko Fofana and Iñaki Williams decided to bring their international careers to…
In 2021, a three-year-old female African wild dog spent a year travelling more than 2,300 kilometres across southern Africa. She climbed in and out of the Rift Valley in Zambia, swimming rivers, crossing major highways, and slipping past towns before crossing the Zambian border into Mozambique, then on to the border of Zimbabwe. It was…
The US International Development Finance Corporation said on Wednesday it would invest up to US$155-million in African digital infrastructure provider Wiocc Group, underscoring Washington’s support for projects seen as critical to the expansion of US technology companies. Washington has increasingly backed telecommunications and digital infrastructure projects in Africa as it seeks to provide alternatives to…
Mauritania have named a 27-man squad for their opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Central African Republic and Benin. The Mourabitounes will begin their Group F campaign at home to Central African Republic on 24 September before travelling to face Benin five days later. Coach Amir Abdou’s squad includes several of…
Askya Investment Partners has launched a 6-week growth program for African artificial intelligence startups, offering 10 companies access to coaching, corporate customers and a possible equity investment of up to $200,000. The Askya AI Growth Platform will run from October 26 to December 4, with applications closing September 30. The program targets startups with working…
Luanda — Angola’s ambassador to Egypt, Maquento Sebastião Lopes, joined a group of African diplomats last week on a visit to projects under development in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, which is intended to host diplomatic missions, international organisations and residences for diplomats. According to a press release from the Embassy of Angola in Egypt sent…
