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Crypto in 2026: What to Expect!
The first weeks of 2026 have delivered a strong signal about the crypto year ahead. Crypto markets have broadly rallied, with many assets showing price jumps of more than 10% over seven days. Bitcoin climbed above $95,000 (approximately R1.7 million)…
6 Streaming Trends to Watch in 2026
Every new year brings a fresh wave of predictions about where streaming is headed, with experts peering into their crystal balls (or smart screens, for that matter) to try to foretell where audiences will go. As South Africa celebrates 50…
5 CX Trends Businesses can’t Afford to Ignore in 2026
Customers know what they want and deserve from their experiences when interacting with organisations. They are also the first to know when the bar is raised in CX. The CX trends that will shape the industry in 2026 are also…
2026 Predictions: Evolving Data Centers for an AI-driven Future
The AI disruptions of the past few years have only been the prologue to what’s coming in 2026: AI’s full integration into data center processes and builds. It’s a moment we’ve been building up to ever since OpenAI’s ChatGPT brought…
Why is Using AI to Protect Data from Cybercriminals Crucial?
The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with hackers increasingly utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to execute sophisticated attacks against their targets. To defend against these AI-driven threats, organisations must adopt data protection solutions that harness AI – essentially, “fighting fire with…
Agentic AI Unveiled: The Future of Intelligent, Autonomous Systems
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) represents a significant evolution in the field, enabling systems to operate independently without requiring constant human intervention. Unlike traditional AI, which relies on predefined instructions, agentic AI can make decisions, take actions, and learn in real…
How Can Quantum Computing & AI Drive the Next Wave of Cyber Defence Innovation
We are standing at the edge of a new cybersecurity frontier, shaped by quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT). It’s exciting, no doubt, but also a little daunting. Traditional perimeter-based defenses are no longer…
”Trust is the New Currency of the Digital Economy”
As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, trust has emerged as one of the most critical and fragile assets in the digital economy. From data privacy and cybersecurity to AI adoption and platform reliability, organisations are being judged not only on…
Commercial Real Estate Sector Adapts to Drive Tenant Payment Recovery
Despite economic headwinds, South Africa’s commercial real estate sector showed a slight rental collection improvement in the first half of 2025. According to TPN Credit Bureau’s latest Commercial Rental Monitor for the first half of 2025. The sector has been…
How Can AI Transform the Workplace in 2026
If you think just about every assumption about work has already been upended, get ready for even faster change in 2026. The key driver? Agentic AI. Because while we’ve already seen big paradigm shifts in where we work, how we…
How Can Wi‑Fi 7 Usher in the Era of the Intelligent Edge?
For years, Wi-Fi was simply the connection between users and the wired core where the real processing happened. Wi-Fi 7 changes that. Access points can now deliver multi-gigabit throughput with predictable low latency and active interference management, allowing the edge…
Oversharing on Social Media is fueling Targeted Kidnappings
Kidnappings in South Africa increased by 6.8% in 2025. This translates to 4,571 cases reported to the South African Police Forces, making it a growing area of crime concern in the country. It’s become one of the fastest-growing violent crimes…
How Can Kenya’s AI Future Be Built on Trust, Data and Practical Automation
Over the past two years, Generative AI (GenAI) has captured global attention, including here in Kenya, thanks to its ability to draft content, summarize reports, and offer conversational assistance. These tools provide meaningful value, especially for teams looking to boost…
Red Hat Expert on 2026 Trends: AI & Open-Source Foundations
Recent survey data shows only 7% of organisations are “driving customer value” from their AI investments today. After years of pilots, businesses now face pressure to prove ROI and control the escalating financial burden of AI initiatives. As a result, we’re…
‘The Road to Democratizing GenAI Smartphones’
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already transformed many elements of our smartphone experience, from smart voice assistants that make it quick and easy to carry out tasks on your device to AI-enabled photography features such as AI noise reduction and smart…
The power of attack surface management
As organizations adopt cloud platforms, remote work models, and connected devices, their digital footprint continues to grow—and with it, their exposure to cyber risk. With every new application, endpoint, and connection creating another potential entry point for attackers, organizations must…
