JSE-listed technology group Altron has issued a voluntary operational update for the six months to 31 August 2025, describing its performance in the period as “resilient” as strong growth in its “platforms” segment offset pressure in IT services. The company – with operations spanning fintech, telematics, IT services, security and document solutions – said the…
The UK and Germany have agreed a plan to create a new, direct rail link between London and Berlin as part of a wide-ranging treaty. The Kensington Treaty also includes opening e-gates for frequent travellers between the two countries next month, as well as agreeing school exchange visits. Friedrich Merz made his first official visit…
Cybercriminals and malicious hacker groups that successfully breached the IT systems of South African companies in the past year raised their ransom demands nearly sixfold in the same period. According to The State of Ransomware in South Africa Report 2025 by cybersecurity firm Sophos, the median ransom demanded rose shot up from US$165 000 (R2.9-million) in…
