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  From weather reports to celebrity gossip, the show offers a delightful spin on your daily updates. Nestlé KitKat,  a brand synonymous with taking a break, has recently launched the 'For Fun's Sake News Show', a refreshing digital content series that gives South Africans a lighthearted escape from their daily routine. In collaboration with some of the country's most engaging content creators, this series reimagines the news format, delivering comedic takes on current events to provide audiences with an entertaining respite as they scroll through TikTok and Instagram. “The 'For Fun’s Sake News Show' aims to bring laughter to South Africans during a time when humour is the perfect antidote to a fast-paced, sometimes stressful world. The series will feature 3-minute reels on TikTok, with each episode packed with satire and feel-good moments. In true Nestlé KitKat fashion, the content will remind consumers to have fun breaks whilst helping them find fun in the ordi

By Mandy Duncan, Country Manager for HPE Aruba Networking South Africa Ransomware is becoming a major headache for businesses in South Africa. Recent research from Interpol shows that, on average, cyberattacks on organisations across Africa have surged by 23% year-on-year, with ransomware quickly becoming one of the most prevalent threats. Dealing with ransomware effectively often means using a mix of security solutions. However, if these solutions aren’t well-coordinated, it can lead to complexity, inconsistencies, and gaps in security. This makes it harder for teams to carry out the essential functions needed to guard against ransomware threats. Resources such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 can help businesses reduce cybersecurity risk [i] as it outlines six key functions, acting as a guide for organisations aiming to bolster their defenses. Given this context, AI-powered networking solutions can play a pivota