Africa: How South Africa’s Xenophobic Online Machine Was Rebooted in 2026

Africa: How South Africa’s Xenophobic Online Machine Was Rebooted in 2026

Recent events did not create SA’s xenophobic online machine. They reveal how entrenched, interconnected and politically influential that machine has already become. South Africa’s latest wave of xenophobic mobilisation did not begin with a political speech or a major violent incident. It began with a missing-person campaign. Yet this resurgence would not have been possible…

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Vodacom’s fintech machine tops 100 million customers

Vodacom’s fintech machine tops 100 million customers

Vodacom Group’s fintech business has surpassed 100 million customers for the first time, with the JSE-listed telecommunications operator reporting 103 million active financial services users in the year ended 31 March 2026 – cementing its position as the largest mobile money operator in Africa. The milestone, disclosed in the group’s annual financial results on Monday,…

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The ghost in the machine: Securing non-human identities

The ghost in the machine: Securing non-human identities

BeyondTrust sales director Nick Black. Identity is a primary attack surface and is considered one of the biggest blind spots in cyber security. This is according to global cyber security and identity company BeyondTrust, which has confirmed its participation in ITWeb Security Summit JHB 2026. BeyondTrust sales director Nick Black and the company’s senior solutions…

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