The Avbob incident comes amid a continued rise in cyber breaches affecting South African organisations. (Image source: 123RF) Insurer Avbob has confirmed a cyber incident that resulted in the disruption of some of its services. In a statement today, the insurer confirmed the recent disruption to certain of its digital platforms and services is the…
Allie Mellen, principal analyst at Forrester. With a growth in vendors increasing the volume of solutions on offer in the cyber security ecosystem, tool sprawl is a real challenge faced by internal teams. However, the rising trend of security platforms isn’t necessarily a silver bullet – having solid data foundations in place is best. This…
An 86-year-old woman misplaces her phone and spends a week offline. She loses access to calls and messages, as well as contact with her family and the routines she has built over time. When connectivity is restored, her connection to daily life returns with it. This story reflects a wider reality across Africa. Digital connectivity…
The Meta-commissioned study highlights the growing role digital platforms play in South Africa’s SME and informal business sectors. Meta’s platforms generated an estimated R16.5 billion in annual economic value for South Africa and are helping nearly one million small businesses operate and grow, according to a new study commissioned by the social media giant. The…
Understanding how to market your business online starts with knowing where to show up. For SMEs navigating business marketing in South Africa, the challenge isn’t just being online, it’s choosing the right mix of platforms that work together to drive real results. A single channel won’t carry your strategy. Success comes from a multi-platform approach,…
JSE-listed Altron has firmed up its earnings guidance for the year ended 28 February 2026, with headline earnings per share (Heps) from continuing operations now expected to rise by 31-37% — broadly in line with the more than 30% growth flagged in the group’s 12 February trading statement. In an updated trading statement issued on…
More than 10 investigations underway as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority highlights systemic risks in trading platforms. (Image created via Gemini) The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has intensified its scrutiny of online investment and trading platforms, with more than 10 active investigations underway, amid mounting consumer complaints. Speaking during a roundtable discussion last week…
As South Africa grappled with the extreme weather across the country this summer, its citizens were more invested than ever in following daily weather forecasts. Local viewers – and even some in neighbouring Southern African countries – have been following the solid expertise and skilled presentation of Vox Weather’s popular meteorologists, Annette Botha and Michelle…
Phil Boyall, Sales and Marketing Director at MoData. South Africa’s banking and payments sector is no longer transforming – it is running live, at speed under scrutiny. Regulatory modernisation, real‑time payment rails and rising financial crime complexity have removed tolerance for delay, uncertainty and operational fragility. What used to be absorbed by batch cycles, manual…
The Gov Cloud Ecosystem provides scalable, secure and reliable access to critical services. Government departments handle massive volumes of data daily, from health records to tax information. But managing this securely and efficiently requires modern infrastructure. Enter the Gov Cloud Ecosystem. With software as a service (SaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) solutions, the…
