Water is often taken for granted, if you’re lucky enough to have it coming out of taps. Yet it lies at the heart of national security. Controlling water means having control over a key resource that keeps an economy running and stable. Water supports jobs, businesses and livelihoods. When it is managed well, countries’ economies…
SA’s cyber security services market has been projected to hit R16.5 billion by 2029. South Africa’s cyber security services market is expected to reach R16.5 billion by 2029, with the financial services sector showing strong demand, says BMIT. This comes amid the rise of cyber crime attacks on the local front, which has seen the…
#ITWebSS2026: The call for papers is open until 12 December. Cyber security professionals, researchers and industry leaders are invited to submit presentation proposals for ITWeb Security Summit 2026 by 12 December. Now in its 21st year, ITWeb Security Summit will once again bring together Africa’s top information and cyber security decision-makers to explore the future…
Doha — Africa has reiterated the demand for two permanent and two non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council with full rights and privileges. This is to amplify the voices of those living in poverty in the continent and ensure that they are fairly represented in multilateral institutions, President William Ruto has said. Delivering a…
The National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on Tuesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to continental peace and collective security. The ONSA made this known at a “Capacity Building Workshop and Preparatory Meeting for the Retreat of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) Committee of Experts of the African Union (AU)”,. In…
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s State Minister of Defence Omar Ali Abdi on Sunday held talks with Mohamed Awad Al-Shammari, the Deputy Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia, to discuss ways of deepening bilateral cooperation, officials said. The meeting focused on strengthening the historic and brotherly ties between the two nations, with an emphasis on security cooperation,…
Defensive AI must match offensive AI. AI and generative AI have been transformative for the cyber crime industry, giving attackers easy access to a wealth of tools that enable them to move faster and more effectively. At the same time, legitimate organisations using generative AI could be making themselves vulnerable and putting their sensitive data…
The 21st annual ITWeb Security Summit is an opportunity for business leaders to hear from experts about how to build resilience amid AI-driven attacks, the skills shortage and geopolitical uncertainty. ITWeb has revealed that its 21st annual Security Summit, to be held in mid-2026, will be based on the theme: ‘Redefining security in the face…
The resolution supports Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara, a stance backed by Trump’s administration. The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution stating that genuine autonomy for Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty could be the most feasible solution to Rabat’s 50-year conflict with the Algeria-backed Polisario Front. Western Sahara, a tract of…
The R49 million funding reflects Google’s long-term commitment to supporting SA’s digital economy, it says. Google has announced a $2.85 million (R49 million) funding injection through its philanthropic arm, Google.org, to support artificial intelligence (AI) skills development, education, online safety and cyber security in South Africa. The announcement was made last night at AI Expo…
