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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...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

MTN expects earnings drop, but positive trajectory

The MTN Group expects to report a strong underlying performance for the 2024 financial year, ended 31 December 2014, despite the challenges in the operating environment that will drive a drop in earnings. In a trading statement issued today, the group says the...

Africa’s parliaments lag on gender parity

Despite political shifts across Africa, the representation of women and youth in national parliaments remains low. At the current pace, gender parity in African legislatures will not be achieved until 2100, according to Futurelect. In 2024, women held just 23% of...

Datatec celebrates 30 years on the JSE

Datatec is celebrating its 30th anniversary of being listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) which its CEO, Jens Montanana, says is a significant milestone that underscores the company’s growth, innovation, and resilience. Since its listing in 1994, Datatec...

Government departments owe SABC R30m

Government departments have been flouting the law by failing to pay their television licenses - with their outstanding bills topping R30-million. Solly Malatsi, deputy minister of communications and digital technologies, is taking up the fight to get the public sector...

These are the top 10 strategic tech trends for 2025

Gartner has announced its list of 10 top strategic technology trends  that organizations need to explore in 2025. “This year’s top strategic technology trends span AI imperatives and risks, new frontiers of computing and human-machine synergy,” says Gene Alvarez,...

Cybercrime rises while cybersecurity market slows

Although organisations worldwide are putting maximum effort into preventing cyberattacks, the global cybercrime cost remains enormous compared to total cybersecurity spending - over the past six years, the global cybercrime cost has grown 12 times faster than total...

Automotive haptics will drive the sector’s growth

Haptic technologies deliver feedback through the sense of touch - from simple vibration alerts all the way to immersive tactile interactions. In 2024, the largest market for haptics is in smartphones but, as the smartphone market stagnates, the industry is looking...

Joint Kaspersky, Interpol effort combats 2024 Olympics cybercrime

Kaspersky has contributed to tackling fraudulent schemes surrounding the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in France by sharing threat intelligence data with Interpol as part of Project Stadia. The initiative is designed to ensure the cyber safety of major international...

Legaltech will augment, not replace, lawyers

Legaltech refers to the use of technology to deliver legal services and support various functions within the legal industry – and factors such as remote working, high inflation rates, changing client demands, and developments in technologies like artificial...

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The benefits of being an independent contractor

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Unlocking Africa’s data centre potential

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Security-first culture builds a cyber-resilient future

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of cyberattacks looms larger than ever before. With advances in technology and the growing sophistication of attackers, human-targeted attacks have become increasingly prevalent. By Sarthak Rohal,...

Realtime data could improve construction industry margins

It is not unusual for costs to overrun as much as 80% on construction projects, but the current variability of labour and material costs - especially on long-running projects - has resulted in cost overruns of up to 200%. This is not sustainable in a time when the...

Progress and hurdles on retirement reform, NHI

Over the past day, the South African government has made headway with two hot topics around the long-awaited legislation for the "two-pot" retirement system and the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill. By Yolandi Esterhuizen, director: product compliance at Sage AME...

Syrex partners with Seceon

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