At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the emphasis was on digitalisation and technological advancement of the industry. However, the industry recognises that cybersecurity can no longer continue to remain the unaddressed elephant in the room

As one of Africa’s most industrialised and connected economies, the country is in a unique position to lead by example by building a tech ecosystem that benefits everyone

The country needs a dynamic body to help the legislative framework adapt to rapid tech changes, such as artificial intelligence, balancing innovation with ethics, security and the effects on society

Data analytics and strategic manipulation have become the new tools in today’s politics, even in Africa

Experts say the banking system is as advanced as that in Europe but its antiquated infrastructure is difficult to modernise

‘The government needs to invest and prioritise cybersecurity to protect South Africa from criminals, terrorists, hackers, nation-state actors and other national security threats’

South Africa’s model for countering cyber crimes focuses on retribution whereas that of Australia is a proactive and multifaceted approach

The summit will take place in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 & 22 October

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South Africa ranks fifth on the list of countries most affected by cybercrime. More troubling, say experts, is that many incidents go unreported out of fear of reputational damage or lack of confidence in law enforcement, so the true scale and impact of cybercrime is likely even higher.

Despite advanced technological safeguards, the human element remains one of the weakest links in cybersecurity. In the rush of daily life, the importance of vigilant online behaviour is often overlooked.