Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

SA universities need to fast-track digital transformation

Universities have had to ramp up their compute power to accommodate the increase in online learning since the onset of the pandemic and the resulting move toward hybrid learning models. This is among the findings from an IDC study, "Post-Pandemic IT Infrastructure in...

Sophos uncovers malware targeting Discord

Sophos has published new research on how malware is increasingly targeting the Discord chat platform. The cyberthreats uncovered by Sophos include information stealing malware, spyware, backdoors, and ransomware resurrected as "mischiefware". The findings are based on...

Nissan recalls hacked smartphone app

Nissan has recalled a smartphone app that allowed hackers to drain the popular Leaf electric car's battery. According to Tech Insider, the security hole was found by researcher Troy Hunt, who worked out that the application programming interface (API) used only the...

SA needs to tackle skills scarcity

A three-pronged strategy is required in order to develop the skills South Africa needs. According to a GE Skills Paper, these are: a stronger education system with closer links to industry; more open and flexible labour markets and a broader talent localisation...

SA race relations have improved

Despite perceptions to the contrary, a report released by the IRR this week has found that race relations in South Africa are in a good state. The report was based on a field survey commissioned by the IRR, and found: * A majority of 76,2% of South Africans feel race...

Strategic imperatives for higher education

Higher education leaders have shifted focus from reducing costs and driving efficiencies toward using technology to enhance competitive advantage and support emerging business models -- and ultimately, the institution's main missions of education and research,...

Anonymous takes on the SA government

Last week's attack on the South African Department of Water Affairs is the latest sortie on the part of the hacker collective that dubs itself Anonymous, as part of its Operation Africa (#OpAfrica) campaign. In a statement earlier this month, Anonymous said that...

Cell C: judgement a victory for SA users

Cell C has welcomed the high court's judgement that says Vodacom cannot acquire Neotel's licences, but still wants the merger halted. "It is hard to paint a rosy picture of telecommunications in South Africa," says Cell C CEO Jose dos Santos. "The environment is...

Africa’s biggest data centre …

Teraco is creating Africa's largest data centre, adding 17 500 square meters to its existing colocation facility. In a build comprising 17 500sqm, Teraco, Africa's only vendor neutral data centre, will be adding to its existing colocation facility and creating...

George Airport first to use solar

Airports Company South Africa has launched its first 200 square meter solar power plant at George Airport in the Western Cape, making it Africa's first, and currently the only regional airport in South Africa, to be powered through solar energy. The solar plant is...

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