Economic activity weakens further in June

South Africa’s economic activity slowed further in June 2026, with the PayInc Economic Index declining by 0,9% on a monthly basis, following a revised 2% decline in May. “At 102.4, the PayInc Economic Index reached its lowest level since November 2025, although...

IBM, Cleveland Clinic in quantum computing world first

A team of scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory at Cleveland Clinic and IBM have calculated nine molecular configurations of a promising material to produce fuel for fusion energy – the first-known instance of such computations on quantum computers. Such...

‘Tiny teams’ the future of software engineering

By 2029, 60% of organisations will adopt smaller software engineering teams at scale – up from 15% in 2026 – according to Gartner. “AI is reshaping software engineering. It is redefining roles, reinventing teams, and fueling the demand for more software...

The collapse of scarcity due to AI has changed cybersecurity forever

Opening Check Point Engage Paris, the security company’s CEO, Nadav Zafrir told 900 security leaders that frontier AI has collapsed the scarcity that once limited attackers – putting nation-state-grade offensive capability within reach of almost anyone –...

Microsoft launches new AI-focused business

Recognising the speed with which AI is being adopted, Microsoft has formed a new operating business – Microsoft Frontier Company – focused on delivering Frontier Transformation through AI for its global customer base. The software giant says customers have moved...

Enterprises fall victim to AI security risks

AI-related risks are already becoming a reality for enterprises. According to a DigiCert survey, more than three quarters (78%) of organisations have experienced AI-related incidents or identified AI-related vulnerabilities, highlighting the challenges they face as AI...