New Tatooine-like multi-planetary system identified

An international team of astronomers has announced the second-ever discovery of a multiplanetary circumbinary system. Circumbinary systems contain planets that orbit around two stars in the centre instead of just one, like in our Solar System. Circumbinary planets...

Telkom results a mixed bag

Loadshedding, constrained consumer spending and dynamic competition, against the backdrop of a sluggish economy with persistent inflationary pressures, have weighed on Telkom’s annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023. As it transitions to next-generation...

ESG an emerging focus for human resources

The latest report from the International Bar Association Global Employment Institute (IBA GEI) states that employers and governments across the world are paying greater attention to sustainability and the promotion of ethical business. Based on data from lawyers in 55...

Malware takes innovation to the cloud

Check Point Software Technologies researchers have reported on a new version of shellcode-based downloader GuLoader, which was the fourth most prevalent malware last month, according to the company’s Global Threat Index for May 2023. With fully encrypted...

IBM cements machine learning dominance

IBM has created more than 6 000 machine learning (ML) patent applications in the last five years, propelling it to the forefront of this transformative technology. According to a BanklessTimes.com report, Microsoft has had around 2 500 patent applications, while...

Convergence Partners Investments rebrands, appoints new CEO

Convergence Partners Investments, the deep tech investor started by Andile Ngcaba in 2003, has rebranded to Solcon Capital. Under the new brand, Solcon will focus on international deep tech investments in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language...