January 2025 - Page 27 of 119 - Future Media News

A guide to surviving (and learning from) a cyberattack (By Javvad Malik)

By Javvad Malik, Lead Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com) A recent study by South African cybersecurity firm Nclose revealed a sobering statistic: over 60% of businesses surveyed suffered at least one ransomware attack in the past two years, with 12% enduring six or more such attacks. Small and medium enterprises often take the hardest hits. Despite our best efforts to build digital fortresses, cybercriminals—or perhaps bored pensioners in yesterday’s […]

27 January, 2025

World

Top India-China diplomats discuss normalising ties

Top diplomats from India and China are meeting in Beijing to improve bilateral ties that were damaged four years ago following a border standoff. The two sides had agreed on a border pact last year signalling a major thaw since their armies clashed in 2020. Ishan Garg tells us more.

27 January, 2025

South Africa

GOOD Party opposes Cape Town residents funding tender fraud probe

The GOOD Party says it does not accept Cape Town residents to foot the bill for any tender fraud investigation or charges brought against mayoral committee members, JP Smith, and Xanthia Limberg. This comes after police raided their offices last Friday, allegedly as part of the Hawks' investigation into dodgy housing tenders worth one-billion-rand. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says there should be transparency and accountability regarding the metro’s financial […]

27 January, 2025

Namibia

Defendants weigh in on Red Line case

The first four defendants in the ongoing red line case, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Government, the Attorney General, and Hango Nambinga, are opposing the removal of the red line. They argue that instead of removing the line, the focus should be on improving the lives of citizens in the northern regions. In contrast, the fifth defendant, the Meat Board, suggests that the red line could be gradually moved […]

27 January, 2025

APO International

Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025: Technical Sessions to Fuel Investment, Growth in Congo’s Energy Landscape

The inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum 2025, scheduled for March 24-26 in Brazzaville, will bring together global energy leaders and policymakers to explore the Republic of Congo’s energy sector. The forum will feature high-level technical sessions, focusing on the latest investment opportunities, regulatory reforms and key developments in oil, gas and power generation. Key technical presentations will focus on the structure of Congo’s gas market, providing insight into the country’s efforts […]

27 January, 2025

Namibia

Police Investigate Attempted Murder in Ohangwena Region

The Police in the Ohangwena Region are looking into an attempted murder case after a 44-year-old woman was reportedly shot in the stomach with a traditional bow and arrow by a 32-year-old man. The incident occurred on Friday at Eexwa village in the Eenhana area. Deputy Commissioner Melanie Mbuuru, the Crime Investigation Coordinator for Ohangwena, confirmed the details of the case. Our correspondent Maria Dawid has more on the […]

27 January, 2025

South Africa

Ramokgopa says Expropriation Act Key to South Africa’s Spatial Transformation

Minister in South Africa's Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, says the Expropriation Act signals an unequivocal step in South Africa’s spatial transformation. The new law outlines the state's procedure for the expropriation of any property in the public interest. The ministry’s spokesperson, Litha Mpondwana, says the law will assist in the implementation of the Spatial Development Framework, through its legislation on how the state can expropriate […]

27 January, 2025

World

Impeached South Korean President Yoon charged with insurrection

Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection. This follows his attempt last month to declare martial law, which pushed the country into political turmoil. He is the first sitting president in South Korea to be charged with a crime and could face years in prison if convicted. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

27 January, 2025

APO International

The theme of Konya Agriculture Fair is ‘Gateway to International Agriculture’

The 21st Konya Agriculture (www.KonyaAgriculture.com), Agricultural Mechanization, and Field Technologies Fair is set to take place from April 8-12, 2025, at the Konya Chamber of Commerce - Tüyap Fair and Congresse Center (https://TUYAP.com.tr/). Known as one of Türkiye’s largest and most significant agricultural fairs, the event will bring together industry leaders, professionals, and innovators to showcase the latest developments in agricultural mechanization and field technologies. A Hub for Agricultural Mechanization Konya, […]

27 January, 2025