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Africa under siege: DDoS on the rise
Kal’s Cortex: The death and return of
NETSCOUT reports that South Africa, Morocco and Kenya voice in the age of AI
were the top DDoS targets in H1 2025, with local banking,
From near-disappearance to revival, voice tech is
insurance and electronics sectors hardest hit. Read more
back — with AI reshaping how we listen, speak and
interact in digital spaces. Read more

South Africa’s new water plant
promises supply for 24 million

A landmark infrastructure project aims to secure
potable water for 24 million South Africans — a major
Reminder: Nominate now for the boost for resilience and growth. Read more
2025 IITPSA President’s Awards

The IITPSA President’s Awards spotlight SA’s top tech
leaders. Nominations are open — help recognise the
innovators shaping the future. Read more

Xi’s new world order: South Africa at
the crossroads

As global power realigns, South Africa faces a turning
point: embrace reform and disciplined leadership or
Contact centres and AI: adapt or fall
risk drifting into geopolitical uncertainty. Read more
behind

Generative AI is transforming customer service. Early
adopters are scaling faster and serving smarter, while
laggards risk losing ground. Read more

ArcelorMittal: steel under strain

Corruption scandals and coal-supply woes are bending
one of South Africa’s biggest steelmakers, with ripple
effects across industry and jobs. Read more

Massive NPM supply-chain attack

Eighteen popular NPM packages — with 2 billion weekly
downloads — were compromised in a large-scale
supply-chain attack, exposing developers worldwide.
Read more

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