In an age of AI-powered threats and zero-trust frameworks, it’s remarkable how often the breach begins with something as basic (and preventable) as a bad password. Despite major advancements in cybersecurity technology, human error remains the single biggest risk. And at the heart of that risk? Weak, reused or easily guessed passwords. We have all…
A TSCM fabrication plant in Taiwan The apparent threat by Taiwanese officials to impose microchip export restrictions on South Africa is likely unenforceable. Most of the electronic equipment sold in South Africa featuring Taiwanese-made chips is imported from other jurisdictions, and not directly from Taiwan. According to Axiz CEO Craig Brunsden, there are regional supply…
Dakar — An estimated 80,000 children are at high risk of cholera, as the rainy season begins across West and Central Africa. The heightened risk of cholera spreading is driven by active outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nigeria, which raise the threat of cross-border transmission to neighbouring countries. Chad, Republic…
Investment in digital and telecoms infrastructure could help improve service delivery, according to the IRMSA Risk Report. Out of South Africa’s key network industries, the telecommunications industry remains as the one that is “still functional”. As a result, improving the energy, transport/logistics and water industries is paramount, as there is a risk of them becoming…
Report: The state of business e-mail 2025: Infrastructure, risk, IT’s next opportunity. In 2025, e-mail continues to anchor business communication across industries and regions. While instant messaging and collaboration platforms are on the rise, e-mail remains unmatched in its role as the system of record. When the message matters – when accountability, auditability and professionalism…
The University of Melbourne Selects Rimini Street to Reduce Risk and Accelerate Innovation Around its Oracle Systems Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, management and innovation solutions, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced that the top-ranking higher learning institute in…
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) held a three-day capacity-building workshop in Lilongwe, supported by the African Union (AU), COMESA, and International IDEA, aimed at strengthening electoral risk management and addressing gender-based violence in elections. This initiative comes as the country intensifies preparations for the 16 September 2025 General Election. Speaking at the official opening of…
TLDR The Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) saw GDP grow by 3% in 2024, led by Cameroon and Chad But growth is expected to slow to 2.4% in 2025 due to declining oil prices and weaker global trade The World Bank warns that without reforms in governance, tax systems, education, and competitiveness, CEMAC…
Oil prices fell sharply Monday after a missile strike by Iran on a U.S. airbase in Qatar left no reported casualties, raising investors’ hopes that there might be a path to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude oil fell $5.33, or 7.22%, to close at $68.51 per barrel, while global benchmark…
Dismantle Kafala System Instead of Strengthening Its Abusive Elements Kuwaiti authorities recently announced that starting July 2025, migrant workers will require permission to leave the country. They will have to submit a departure request form to their employer through the Ministry of Interior’s “Ashal” online portal or “Sahel” smartphone application and include the dates for…
