Theory of General Relativity passes extreme tests

Theory of General Relativity passes extreme tests

A team of researchers from 10 countries, including the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory’s chief scientist Dr Fernando Camilo, has conducted a 16-year-long experiment to challenge Einstein’s theory of General Relativity with some of the most rigorous tests...
This is how cybercriminals can break into a smart home …

This is how cybercriminals can break into a smart home …

What if “Home Alone” was released in cinemas today? Instead of peeking through the door slot, Kevin would probably just use his smartphone to monitor the house through smart cameras. And, instead of glass marbles, he might attack the robbers with a robot vacuum. A new...
Pandemic drives need for SMEs to adopt technology, despite barriers

Pandemic drives need for SMEs to adopt technology, despite barriers

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased demand for more adoption and integration of digital technology among small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). However, according to a World Economic Forum survey, they face numerous barriers to adopting technology at a critical...
IT execs now less likely to be fired after a cybersecurity breach

IT execs now less likely to be fired after a cybersecurity breach

Amid a challenging cybersecurity environment and growing IT complexity, the demand for IT and cybersecurity specialists still remains high – and this means security executives are unlikely to be laid off in the event of a security breach. Kaspersky research shows...

African digital workers will do more to gain opportunities

Digital talent in Africa leads the pack in looking to change jobs in the near future for better career opportunities: 73% will switch roles to advance their careers, compared to 63% globally. Career advancement is the main driver for technology employees to move jobs,...