Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space

This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...

Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

AI to change and complicate the security game

With every innovation that a legitimate developer creates, threat actors can and will weaponise. Despite advances in security technology, the threat environment will continue to be complex and challenging for enterprises in 2025. AI can be an important defensive tool,...

AI robotics set to boom

The global demand for robotics has experienced considerable fluctuation in recent years, with the pandemic-driven sales boom followed by a plunge in 2022 and stagnation in 2024. However, the industry is set to recover significantly, with five years of double-digit...

The top three vacation scams to look out for

With the international vacation season in full swing, people around the world are searching for enticing travel destinations, affordable accommodation, and reasonably-priced flights. But Kaspersky researchers have seen an uptick in fraudsters taking advantage of...

SAIA issues warning on fake insurance certificates

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has cautioned potential customers about signing up non-life insurance policies with companies claiming SAIA status. In a statement issued by the industry body, it says: "It has come to our attention that there are some...

Wireless network security market to reach $59,66bn by 2030

The global wireless network security market size is estimated to reach $59,66-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 12,5% from 2023 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The wireless network security market growth can be attributed to the...

Digital infrastructure key to Africa’s future

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei Eco-Connect 2023 - Industry digitalisation is critical for Africa, promising to help the continent leapfrog other regions to achieve its potential. Leo Chen, president of Huawei sub-Saharan Africa region, points out that the African...

Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 open for comment

The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 which introduces a number of significant amendments to the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 (the ECA), has been published. Interested parties have until 23 July to submit written comments regarding the Bill....

Enabling environment critical to building a digital economy

Kathy Gibson reports - The world is forging ahead with a digital agenda, but African countries - including South Africa - are still battling to achieve the basic connectivity needed to join the revolution. "The world is mutating before our eyes," says Philly Mapulane,...

Nuclear fusion space rocket will be hotter than the sun

UK aerospace company Pulsar Fusion has started constructing the largest practical nuclear fusion rocket engine ever built. The eight-metre fusion chamber is being assembled in Bletchley and, when fired in 2027, will temporarily become the hottest place in the solar...

Tips on using ChatGPT

While ChatGPT has taken the world by storm and many people are eager to see how it works and use it themselves, others have questions on how to actually use it. With this in mind, AI expert and Iterate.ai co-founder, Brian Sathianathan, has compiled five tips and...

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New GM for sub-Saharan Africa at Hitachi Vantara

Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd, has appointed Alexander Jenewein as GM and MD for sub-Saharan Africa, effective 19 October. In his new role, Jenewein has been tasked with driving the company's transformation to a customer-centric...

Xerox named an IDC MarketScape leader

Xerox has been named as a leader in the first IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2017 Vendor Assessment report for its commitment to enterprise security and its broad portfolio of print and document security solutions."For the past six...

Duxbury adds to its technology stripes

Duxbury Networking has added Zebra Technology's wireless technology offerings to its portfolio. The move is expected to strengthen Duxbury's emphasis on the enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) market, one of the fastest growing segments in South Africa. "Zebra's offerings...

Pervasive connectivity still a pipe dream in Africa

The African continent is still being marked by a lack of pervasive connectivity. This is largely because of outdated infrastructure such as copper and GSM networks, as well as delayed decisions around the introduction of 3G and 4G technologies. Many African countries...

Innovate to survive digital disruption

We are in the midst of a major technology revolution. Digital now dominates every sector of the economy – it is reshaping industries, disrupting businesses and introducing new operating models. It is also opening up new opportunities to create jobs and boost economic...

Fitbit Ionic launched in SA

Core Group has launched Fitbit's first smartwatch in South Africa. Fitbit Ionic, a cross-platform high-end smartwatch with industry leading battery life, is available immediately from retailers nationwide at a recommended retail price of R5 499.00. Fitbit Ionic is...

Turrito reports SA expansion

Turrito Networks, a network-agnostic connectivity services provider, has secured a diverse array of new customers that span several industries in South Africa since the start of 2017. The company has formed strong partnerships with clients across six major verticals:...

SqwidNet launches IoT Entrepreneurship Programme

SqwidNet, the licensed Sigfox IoT network operator in South Africa, has launched its entrepreneurship programme, (IoT)E - IoT to the power E. The programme is aimed to empower entrepreneurs who would like to develop their skills and knowledge to become established...

Design thinking drives entrepreneurial impact

Every business leader today faces immense pressures of power and responsibility. All it takes is a few wrong decisions, or a dollop too much complacency, for disaster to land. Today this pressure is more poignant than ever. Change is in the air, only now it is...

Cyber insurance and availability make good bedfellows

With attacks like WannaCry and Petya infecting hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide, many are calling this the Year of Ransomware. Its increased level of threat sophistication and maturity clearly show that even though traditional methods of data protection...

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