There was a rise in the number of reported cyber security hacks on Web3 and DeFi in Q1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 and 2021, with 19 reported hacks. This is up from 16 reported hacks in Q1 2022 and 10 reported hacks in Q1 2021, according to new analysis...

Johannesburg is the most culturally vibrant city in Africa, according to the Creative Vibrancy Index for Africa (CVIA) that ranks how 12 African cities support and enable the arts, culture, and creative industries. The index provides an overview of the environment for...

Each January, the world looks to CES in Las Vegas to see the next generation of consumer technologies that promise to transform how we live, work and play. One topic that will be a major focus this year is the fast-emerging wireless technology, 5G, and the rollout of...

Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) that pave the way for autonomous driving; a new era of mobile computing innovation; the future of immersive sports and entertainment. Intel has demonstrated all of these and more at CES 2020, showcasing how the company is...

The US attack on Iran that caused the death of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani has led to mounting discussions of war. For many, it is a battle that looks set to be fought as much on digital lines as physical ones, through cyberattacks on US companies and critical...

There is still a great debate about which is the best asset to protect investors in difficult times: cryptocurrencies or gold. By Victor Argonov, analyst at Exante Cryptocurrencies are often compared to gold. They have a number of features in common - independence...

Cryptocurrency exchange Luno is expecting greater adoption of bitcoin and altcoins in 2020, continuing the momentum gained in 2019. Cryptocurrencies have slowly become more mainstream with increasing numbers of people investing in this alternative asset class. Marius...

According to Jane's Defence Budgets 2019 Annual Report, growth in global spending slowed to just 1% compared to the 2018 spike of 6%. While growth slowed in most regions, Europe experienced exceptional growth of 5,2%, outperforming most emerging markets. Six of the 10...

South Africa's three largest airports overcame considerable upheaval in the local aviation sector in 2019 to remain in the top tiers of global on-time performance with rankings of second, ninth and tenth in their respective categories. The annual Punctuality League...

NASA satellite data continues to provide a look at the smoke and aerosols generated by the massive fires in Australia. Although rain fell on parts of the fire-ravaged areas in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia (and in some areas the rain was torrential),...