Author: Chris Anu

Geopolitical AI considerations: The concentration of tech and financial power in China and the US is fuelling global tensions and competition. As countries worldwide navigate the geopolitical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) by leveraging the emerging tech for security and economic development, Africa is falling behind.This was the sentiment shared during a webinar held this week by BCG X that focused on how the geopolitics of AI is shaping the future of global power, the global economy and international relations.Discussions focused on the supply of AI, which will be paramount in shaping the geopolitical dynamics of…

The Better Connection. Everywhere You Go. Or simply just Y’ello. Brand identity matters, and MTN South Africa – one of South Africa’s most valued brands – is keenly aware of that fact. Indeed, when a big consumer brand changes its brand positioning, it’s always a big deal – not only because of the work involved behind the scenes but also because it helps shift the narrative for that brand in small but important ways in the public consciousness. For a handful of times in its storied, 31-year history, MTN has refreshed its brand image. And it’s just hit the “play”…

Expert digital forensics auditor professor Danny Myburgh, MD of Cyanre, provides an overview of the latest cyber crime trends he’s seeing being committed in South Africa. He also details some of the cases he’s worked on and the entry paths and skills needed to get into the field of digital forensics.Ransomware attacks are on the decline, and are being replaced by data exfiltration, says an expert local digital forensics auditor.Professor Danny Myburgh, MD of Cyanre, speaking to ITWeb TV, said his company is called to handle 40 to 60 major breaches of large South African companies every year and has…

Capitec Connect head Dalene Steyn Capitec Bank’s mobile brand, Capitec Connect, has slashed the price of data bundles across the board. According to a statement on Friday, the price cuts were influenced by a poll Capitec conducted among its customers, through which the bank found that 87% of respondents reported that high data costs restricted their access to critical work, education and other opportunities. “Understanding the economic climate is crucial, and we know many South Africans are carefully managing their expenses. That’s why we’re proactively lowering costs to provide tangible savings for our clients,” said Capitec Connect head Dalene Steyn.…

Expert digital forensics auditor professor Danny Myburgh, MD of Cyanre, provides an overview of the latest cyber crime trends he’s seeing being committed in South Africa. He also details some of the cases he’s worked on and the entry paths and skills needed to get into the field of digital forensics.South Africa is one of the largest perpetrators of online confidence scams, according to a leading cyber expert.Professor Danny Myburgh, MD of Cynare, speaking to ITWeb TV, in a wide-ranging interview, said: “We are seeing that South Africa is one of the largest cyber predators out there, in relation to…

Domains.co.za has become the first South African registrar to offer a free Domain Transfer Lock feature for all .co.za, .org.za, .net.za and .web.za domain customers. This added layer of security helps prevent unauthorised domain transfers and protects users against domain hijacking – at no extra cost. With the growing threat of cybercrime and the exploitation of poorly secured online assets, domain names have become a frequent target for malicious practices. Domain hijacking occurs when a domain is taken over unlawfully, potentially leading to traffic redirection, data theft or financial loss. The damage to a company’s reputation is often the costliest…

Yaounde – For 43 years, Paul Biya has held Cameroon hostage—ruling not as a president but as a criminal mastermind cloaked in the robes of statehood. From the moment he ascended to power in 1982, what was once a hopeful post-colonial republic steadily mutated into a hollow dictatorship sustained by fear, violence, systemic corruption, and international complicity. His rise was not an evolution of leadership—it was a hostile takeover of a nation’s soul.It all began with the slow and methodical erosion of pluralism. Upon taking office, Biya eliminated political diversity by consolidating power under the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM),…

Africa is not excluded from its creator rewards programme, says TikTok. Despite controversy over TikTok’s monetisation approach for African creators, the short-form video social media network maintains that African content creators have been “coining it” on the platform.In a statement, TikTok says it has a suite of reward features designed to empower creators to monetise their work and engage with their communities on the platform.This, after communications minister Solly Malatsi last month called for lucrative TikTok monetisation programmes for South African content creators.He noted that while TikTok has had a remarkable impact in SA − demonstrating the power of the…

Even though Volvo Cars is closing dealerships in South Africa, the Chinese-owned Swedish marque insists it is in the country to stay – and is, in fact, doubling down on its strategy of aggressively pursuing market share in the premium electric vehicle space. The company, which launched its range-topping EX90 battery-electric vehicle in South Africa at the end of March in Stellenbosch – which TechCentral attended – said it is aiming for 20% market share in EVs, by unit sales, though it didn’t specify by when. It also said at the EX90 launch that it plans to introduce four new…

The Trump administration slapped SA with a 30% export tariff hike earlier this month, then implemented a 90-day pause. South Africa-based ICT distributors are closely watching developments in the US regarding tariffs, and say it’s too early to determine how this will impact their businesses and local consumers.This, as global markets are facing heightened volatility due to economic warfare, inflation and shifting trade policies.US president Donald Trump introduced the concept of reciprocal tariffs as part of his broader “America First” trade policy, arguing that the US should impose the same tariffs on countries that levy high tariffs on American goods.The…