A recent IDC survey shows that organisations with the most mature environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies are increasingly turning to software platforms to meet their data management and reporting needs, representing an important transition toward...

The already booming malware-as-a-service market got a new addition in January when a new info stealer malware called Stealc emerged on the dark web. Developed in Russia, its creators hope to earn some cash by selling it to other criminals who are looking for easier...

The wearable tech industry was worth nearly $23-billion in 2018 and is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% to reach $54-billion by 2023, according to GlobalData. The company's latest report: "Wearable Tech - Thematic Research", reveals that...

Worldwide, gender equality continues to remain a focus area for many organisations as the awareness around the gender pay gap gains momentum. There is consensus regarding the need to transform boards and companies to bridge the gender pay gap, both from a...

The US Trade and Development Agency has awarded a grant to South Africa's Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) for a pilot project that will help improve internet access for rural and semi-rural areas in South Africa through the use of American TV white space...

According to preliminary figures in the IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone shipments in China stood at 98-million units in the second quarter of 2019, down 6% from the same period last year. This was better than expectations of an 9% contraction. "In only...

The Pretoria High Court has today set aside the 2017 and 2018 lion bone quotas, stating that these were both unlawful and unconstitutional, and that due process was not followed in the setting of these quotas. Before giving his judgement, Judge Jody Kollapen said the...

An artificial "tongue" which can taste subtle differences between drams of whisky could help cut down on the trade in counterfeit alcohol, scientists say. In a new paper published in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal Nanoscale, Scottish engineers describe how...

More than one-third of South African women feel that that their gender and parental responsibilities are holding them back from advancing in their careers. This is one of the findings revealed by CareerJunction's latest gender survey, which explores gender issues...

Chatbots continue to be a hot topic among media, end users and vendor communities. This is no surprise, as chatbot technology - which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic human conversations - is beginning to mature and offer more sophisticated solutions. This...