Digital technology directly benefits 70% of SDG targets

More than two-thirds of the UN’s targets for sustainable development can benefit directly from digital technologies, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organisers of SDG Digital...

Broadband Commission urges collaboration to accelerate SDGs

The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development called for a joint global effort to achieve universal and meaningful connectivity by 2030. According to the commission, the collaborative effort must ensure that people around the world are not only connected, but...

Pig butchering scammers use fake cryptocurrency trading pools

Sophos has released findings on a major shā zhū pán (pig butchering) operation using fake trading pools of cryptocurrency – also known as liquidity pools – to steal more than $1-million. The report, “Latest Evolution of ‘Pig Butchering’...

Mustek reports R10,13bn revenues

Mustek has announced a 13,7% increase in revenue for the year ended 30 June 2023, taking it to R10,13-billion. The gross profit percentage decreade to 13,9% from last year’s 14,3%. Headline earnings per share were 375,18 cents, up 5%; and basic earnings per...

Young scientists compete for top honours

This year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF) is set to be a global showcase of talent, featuring participants from 35 regions across South Africa, alongside international learners from 10 countries. From 3 October to 6 October...

Maths competition winners announced

ASSAf (Academy of Science of South Africa), representing the DSI (Department of Science and Innovation) and NRF (National Research Foundation), have announced the winners of the SA IYBSSD School Competition, which was launched on 14 March 2022, on the UNESCO...