Tech leaders clash over open source AI
US technology leaders have come out in support of open source artificial intelligence (AI) models, as some AI heavyweights urge the state to restrict access. Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, Palantir and IBM are among those in the open source camp, while vendors like OpenAI...
Rectron’s doors reopen
Rectron has shaken off the worst of the effects from its security breach earlier this month, with all of its branches open and trading today. A notice to resellers confirms that all core systems are once again operational. “Our team is hard at work trying to get the...
How technology is changing decision-making in mining
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...
SA cities among the most dangerous in the world
Crime is a concern for anyone, but South African cities have a much greater concern than others, according to rankings of survey data of local residents. Analysing the data, Compare the Market AU found Pietermaritzburg ranked as the most dangerous city in the world,...
Nvidia taps Vera chips to build next-generation chips
The complexity of modern chip design continues to grow as engineering teams work to develop increasingly sophisticated CPUs, GPUs and AI systems. To help meet that challenge, Nvidia is collaborating with industry leaders Cadence and Synopsys to optimise critical...
Government warns of migration misinformation
Government cautions the public against trusting or sharing unverified content relating to migration, as misinformation, disinformation and malinformation continue to pose a growing challenge to social cohesion and informed public discourse. According to a statement...
Toshiba TV launches in SA
Toshiba TV has officially entered the South African market, offering consumers a curated range of televisions and electronic accessories. The South African range a number of models in the Regza range: V35R Series (32-inch to 50-inch) – Regza Engine, Dolby Audio and...
Vodacom reports strong first quarter
A strong rand helped the Vodacom Group grow its revenue by 5,9% to R42,4-billion during the first quarter of 2026. Group service revenue grew 6,3%, with normalised growth accelerating to 12,6% and tracking favourably against our medium-term target. South Africa...
TikTok removed over 1-million SA videos in Q1
TikTok removed 1 192 526 videos in South Africa for violating its Community Guidelines during the first three months of 2026. According to the platform’s Q1 2026 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, 99,6% of these videos were proactively removed before anyone...
Asset managers divided when it comes to AI investment
A striking investment paradox is emerging at the heart of the asset management industry's AI revolution, new research from Clearwater Analytics reveals. While AI budgets across the fund management industry are growing at an extraordinary pace - with 63% of firms...
RS South Africa empowers next generation of engineers
RS South Africa has announced the winners of the 2026 Student Project Fund - an initiative designed to empower the next generation of engineers by supporting hands-on innovation, experimentation, and problem-solving. This year’s programme awarded 13 students from...
FNB Connect adds sub-R5k devices
FNB Connect now offers more than 160 technology products priced below R5 000. The range includes smartphones, tablets, wearables, gaming accessories, premium audio products, smart home devices and health technology, helping customers access the technology they need...