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Transnet on track with R129bn recovery

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Voyager 1 on track to reach one light-day from Earth

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Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

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IBM Cloud first to deploy Intel Gaudi 3

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Hubble finds water vapour in small exoplanet’s atmosphere

Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have observed the smallest exoplanet where water vapour has been detected in the atmosphere. At only approximately twice Earth's diameter, the planet GJ 9827d could be an example of potential planets with water-rich...

Dark fibre network market set for steady growth

The global dark fibre market size is predicted to attain $13,45-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. It is anticipated to progress at a CAGR of 12,8% from 2023 to 2030. Dark fibre has emerged as a sustainable solution for various...

Steady growth for mobile security

The global mobile security market size is anticipated to reach $30,8-billion by 2030 with a projected CAGR of 20,5% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Increase in the adoption of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other portable...

Dark web swarms with info on GenAI

Kaspersky's Digital Footprint Intelligence service has found nearly 3 000 dark web posts mainly discussing use of ChatGPT and other LLMs for illegal activities. Threat actors are exploring schemes, from creating nefarious alternatives of the chatbot to jailbreaking...

Five cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024

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Massive jump for Ethereum addresses

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Best and worst value games of 2023

In a recent study highlighting the most cost-effective games of 2023, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition emerged as the top title while Nascar Arcade Rush and Peppa Pig: World Adventures were identified as offering the least value. The research, conducted by social...

MSSA announces esports titles to be played

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has announced which esports title will be played at the organisation's school championships and leagues. They are as follows: Period/genre # Title Platform Players FPS a CS GO PC 5 v 5 b Valorant PC/console 5 v 5 Sport c FIFA '24...

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WorldStream selects Fujitsu as strategic infrastructure partner

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Spotify celebrates first anniversary in SA

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Bryan Habana is Mastercard Ambassador for Rugby World Cup 2019

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Crossfin invests in SME funder Retail Capital

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