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It is crucial to gain a solid understanding of cloud computing before you can start managing the risks involved and improving your cloud computing contracts.

A brief overview of South Africa's information security, cybersecurity and cybercrime legal landscape.

On 2 October 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Films and Publications Amendment Bill ("the Bill") into law. The Bill has attracted controversy, being dubbed the "Internet Censorship Bill".

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission has begun its rollout of an electronic filing (e-filing) system for the lodgement of trademark, patent, registered design and Copyright in cineomatographic film applications.

There is a sunrise period from 30 March 2015 to 29 May 2015 during which brand holders may register the domain for its trade marks.

The .xxx top-level domain (TLD) was approved recently and will soon become available to members of the adult entertainment (AE) industry.

African nations are accelerating digital trade infrastructure through the AfCFTA framework, with Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria piloting cross-border systems while governments strengthen data protection and tax frameworks. Hardware innovation, 5G deployment and fintech convergence are creating new commercial pathways, but market access now depends as much on regulatory alignment as commercial capability. The question facing businesses is whether they can build governance readiness fast enough to compete in Afri

Africa's digital economy gateway evolved rapidly in Q2 2026 as smartphone taxation, device compliance enforcement, and contactless payment expansion converged across multiple markets. From Kenya's proposed handset excise duties to Cameroon's device blocking measures, and from Apple's Tap to Pay launch in South Africa to widespread payment infrastructure rollouts, the quarter revealed how device access, mobile onboarding, and digital payments are reshaping consumer finance across the continent.

A common trend occurring in the Internet world is that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are recording themselves as registrants against their clients' domain names.

The new .XXX top level domain name registry is being rolled out for use in the adult entertainment industry.

The adult entertainment industry has, and always will, account for a large amount of content on the Internet.

Africa's broadband infrastructure emerged as a strategic priority in Q2, with Uganda approving Starlink, Angola Cables and Uniti expanding connectivity, and South Africa advancing satellite regulatory reform. New subsea cables, EU funding for Google-linked infrastructure, and Rwanda's first certified satellite teleport facility signal a shift toward long-term connectivity partnerships and evolving licensing frameworks across the continent.

Amidst the ongoing feud between Valor IT and the Department of Trade and Industry, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission revealed that it is taking steps to revamp its legacy IT systems.

East Africa emerged as a focal point for regional digital integration in Q2, with coordinated policy reforms spanning mobile roaming frameworks, bilateral digital economy partnerships, and cross-border...

On 3rd October an employee, who had just been dismissed by the firm, downloaded several folders from drives located on the firm's server to a private OneDrive account.

Whether you're an IT leader, security professional, or business executive, this discussion will help you make informed decisions to protect your organization without overspending.

The amendment states that Internet domain names registered in the .co.za, .net.za, .web.za and .org.za are open to alternative dispute resolution under the regulations.