Surgical robots make their mark in global operating theatres
The global surgical robots market is forecast to reach $45,6-billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 14,9% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Surgical robotic systems are equipped with high-definition cameras and robotic arms, allowing...
Unemployment numbers point to bigger issues
South Africa’s unemployment rate rising to 33,6% is concerning, particularly when we consider the efforts being made to get these numbers moving in the right direction. This is the word from Nkosinathi Mahlangu, youth employment specialist at Momentum Group...
Odyssey inspires a worldwide journey – for scammers too
Christopher Nolan’s new Odyssey movie has been one of the most talked-about and internationally anticipated premieres of the year, but the film’s global debut has also triggered a surge in scam activity. Kaspersky says cybercriminals are exploiting the immense...
Spotify to ID AI personas
Spotify is introducing an AI Persona badge that will let users know if an artist’s identity may be AI-generated and not represent a real person. This follows earlier tools for artist identity and trust, including Verified by Spotify, SongDNA, AI Credits and Artist...
Closing SA’s digital gender gap
South Africa's digital transformation journey has accelerated rapidly in recent years. From cloud adoption and artificial intelligence (AI) experimentation to digital public services and hybrid workplaces, technology is increasingly shaping how businesses operate and...
Real‑time monitoring the new backbone of data centre resilience
The modern data centre has become a fundamentally different environment from what it was even a decade ago. High-density computing, AI‑driven workloads, and escalating energy demands have reshaped the operational landscape, compressing the margin for error to almost...
Mastercard appoints new regional lead
Mastercard today announced that Yasemin Bedir has been appointed president of the company’s Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective 1 September. The company’s EEMEA region was expanded in recent years, bringing additional markets to what is...
Joburg’s tech brain drain raises the stakes for IT talent
New data suggests that South Africa’s technology brain drain is becoming more prevalent, with Johannesburg emerging as a key source of professionals considering emigration. By Neil Lund, MD of Paracon by Adcorp A snapshot of 437 IT, software, data, and cybersecurity...
SA users ditch their wallets for wearable payment
The future of payments is becoming increasingly wearable, as South Africans are rapidly embracing digital wallets, smart devices and wearable technology to make everyday purchases. In fact, as consumers prioritise convenience, speed and security, physical bank cards...
SAS and Swiss Re partner to help insurers navigate risk
SAS has partnered with global reinsurance provider Swiss Re to help insurers strengthen resilience through AI-driven risk intelligence and advanced actuarial decisioning. As a member of the SAS Strategic Technology Partner Program, Swiss Re will combine its CatNet...
Zambia’s youth are optimistic
Young Zambians are displaying a rise in confidence and optimism about their country's future, with growing numbers choosing to build their lives, careers and businesses at home, according to the African Youth Survey 2026, the continent's most comprehensive study of...
Meta launches Muse Code coding agent
Meta has released Muse Code (beta), a terminal coding agent powered by Muse Spark 1.2. Muse Code takes on complex software engineering tasks across large repositories: planning changes, writing code, and validating the results. It can coordinate multiple persistent...