Earth’s plant health mapped over the course of a year

A lot can change in a year for Earth’s forests and vegetation, as springtime and rainy seasons can bring new growth, while cooling temperatures and dry weather can bring a dieback of those green colours. And now, a novel type of NASA visualisation illustrates those...

Researchers set the stage for synthetic human genomes

A team of UK-based scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes has the potential to transform our understanding of human health, opening opportunities to develop cell therapies,...

AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends

Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...

Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

Bitcoin trading volume shoots up

February has often been a rollercoaster month for cryptocurrency, delivering a mix of thrilling recoveries and sharp declines depending on the market cycle. This year was no exception. After a fantastic January that saw all major cryptocurrencies rally, February...

Mustek warns of lower earnings

Mustek has issued a trading statement for the six months ended 31 December 2024, waring shareholders to expect lower earnings. The group says headline earnings per share is expected to be between 70% and 80% lower than reported in the comparative period, at between...

Southern Africa a hotspot for cyberthreats

There has been a continued increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks across southern Africa, marking the region as a growing hotspot for cyberthreats, according to Netscout’s DDoS Threat Intelligence Report for the first half of the year. This trend is...

New cyber campaign targets PC users

A new wave of the malicious campaign that is spread through web ads and aimed at Windows PC users was discovered by Kaspersky. While browsing the web, users may unknowingly click on an ad that invisibly covers the entire screen, redirecting them to a fake CAPTCHA...

Fibre operator ratings improve slightly

South Africa’s Internet service providers (ISPs) have a slightly better perception of the country’s fibre network operators (FNOs) compared to six months ago. This is according to the results of the latest six-monthly Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) FNO...

Vodacom, Maziv respond to Competition Tribunal ruling

The Competition Tribunal yesterday (29 October 2024) prohibited Vodacom’s proposed R14-billion investment into Maziv, the fibre holding company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA). Maziv has responded that it is disappointed by the outcome but respects the...

Euro spending on AI to hit $133bn

According to a new forecast from the Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), European spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to reach $133-billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate...

Expect short-term market volatility after US elections

Despite the hype around the widely-publicised build-up to the US election, numerous analysts and high-profile investors are downplaying the impact of the election outcome on global markets.  Speaking on whether he thinks the ripple effects will be large enough to...

Brain drain worsens SA’s significant skills gap

Kathy Gibson reports – The global digital economy is driving a growing need for IT skills – and this is exacerbating the many skills challenges facing the South African market. This is among the headline findings of the latest Institute of IT Professionals of South...

Digital initiatives still fail to meet expectations

On average, only 48% of digital initiatives enterprise-wide meet or exceed their business outcome targets. This is one of the findings from Gartner’s annual global survey of more than 3 100 CIOs and technology executives, and more than 1 100 executive leaders outside...

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How to avoid online trading mistakes

Online trading platforms have made it possible for even the most novice traders to transact in their own time and on their own terms. Trading in financial instruments such as bonds, cryptocurrency, stock indices and forex has never been simpler or more convenient....

Expert tips to protect your solar system against winter weather hazards

Severe weather such as sudden cold snaps and the recent unexpected bout of snow in many parts of South Africa have sparked some discussion around whether home solar systems are at risk. Extreme weather can both permanently damages solar systems and substantially lower...

Threat actors add .zip domains to their phishing arsenals

Phishing has been a digital thorn in the side of cybersecurity for over a decade. These unsolicited, cleverly masked requests are the wolf in sheep's clothing of the digital world. They are always looming, waiting for some unsuspecting employee to click on a malicious...

IoDSA wins training award

The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) has been named Most Innovative Corporate Governance Training Institute for 2023 (UK) by Global Brands magazine. Sherma Malan, executive director: certification and member services at the IoDSA, says the award is a...

EcoFlow opens Cape Town showroom

EcoFlow has opened its first showroom in Africa, at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town. The EcoFlow showroom, covering an area of approximately 100 square meters, officially opened its doors to the public on 22 July, with free entry and no prior appointment...

Industry urgently needs to implement robust cyber security strategies

A common misconception is that both cyberattacks and cybersecurity controls are sophisticated and complex. "In fact, the methods criminals use to infiltrate industrial networks are often relatively straightforward," warns Charles Blackbeard, business development...

Partnership reconnects communities around SKA

South-Africa is well known as an important global partner at the forefront of astronomy, with both optical and radio astronomy centres finding a home in the country's sparsely populated Northern Cape. Local communities surrounding the Radio Astronomy Project, known as...

Protect your printer from data breaches and cyber-attacks

Did you know that your company's printers, copiers, and multifunction printers (MFPs) could be just the gap a hacker needs to access your systems? Printers and MFPs are just as vulnerable to threats as any other connected device. But they are among the most overlooked...

Why WhatsApp could replace most other apps

For years, growing customer expectations have resulted in a multitude of customer experience initiatives, ranging from loyalty programmes to personalised pricing. While these have all been effective to one degree or another, their success is tied into how effectively...

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