Researchers decode SA’s oldest DNA to date
A team of researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany has analysed human remains from the Oakhurst rock shelter in southernmost Africa and reconstructed the genomes of 13...
MTN , ZTE debut 5G ultra-range maritime coverage
MTN South Africa and ZTE have announced Africa's first 5G Ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, with benefits for maritime connectivity, tourism and the economic prospects of local fishermen. The deployment of Ultra-range 5G network in Mossel Bay will...
Township internet users switch to fibre
The last two years have triggered new Internet usage habits across South Africa, and the country's townships have been no exception. Vuma's 2021 Fibre Reach Survey indicates that considerably more homes are upgrading to fibre internet in these communities. In...
NullMixer puts user info at risk
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new campaign, spreading NullMixer, a malware stealing users' credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and even Facebook and Amazon accounts. Trying to download cracked software from third-party sites, more than...
Digital remittances to pass 2bn by 2027
The total volume of international digital remittances will exceed 2-billion globally in 2027, from just over 1,1-billion in 2022. A new study from Juniper Research predicts this growth will be accelerated by the increasing speed and low cost of digital remittances...
Short-termism trap could derail our political future
Tensions remain high in the lead-up to the ANC's elective conference, set to take place in December. While it is no secret that confidence in the ANC has decreased dramatically in the wake of the ongoing energy crisis, economic pressures and social challenges, trust...
Finance leaders plan to achieve touchless close by 2025
A majority (55%) of finance executives polled by Gartner are aiming for a touchless financial close by 2025. "Most finance functions want to close faster, cheaper, and with fewer errors," says Pritika Bhattacharjee, vice-president: research in the Gartner Finance...
Sharks have been around for longer than we thought
The first appearance of shark-like "jawed fish" may have happened about 15-million years earlier than previously thought, according to new evidence. A handful of fossil teeth from a completely new species, uncovered from rock samples found in China, suggest jawed fish...
Employment numbers down from the previous quarter
Stats SA has reveals that total employment decreased by 119 000 jobs, or -1,2% quarter-on-quarter, from 10 067 000 in March 2022 to 9 948 000 in June 2022. This was largely due to decreases in the following industries: community services (-100 000 or -3,4%), business...
ICT infrastructure crucial for African economic growth
Investment in information, communication, and technology (ICT) infrastructure is key for sustained, inclusive economic growth and development in Africa. This is according to a study conducted by Dr Mamello Nchake from the Department of Economics at Stellenbosch...
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The African market plays an important part in Acumatica's global expansion strategy. Local Acumatica partner and cloud ERP specialist, One Channel, has echoed the company's global success through its rapid expansion across the African continent. Over the past three...
Mozido opens African headquarters in SA
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‘Energy management should be first priority for business’
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Siemens solves paper trail challenge
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Kaspersky Lab helps to tackle bullying, nurture IT innovation
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Oracle expands its cloud services
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The ‘M’ in Core M stands for ‘mobile’
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Jasco helps e.tv implement digital archive
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South Africa to introduce new Cybersecurity Legislation
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