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How Infrastructure, Skills And AI Are Shaping South Africa’s Digital Future

Today at 15:57 PM, via Tech Financials

President Ramaphosa’s announcement at the 2026 State of the Nation Address of a R50 billion investment into data centres over the next three years signals that South Africa recognizes digital infrastructure as the foundation for economic growth. The question now isn’t whether digital transformation will happen, but whether South Africa will continue to be amongst […]

Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website

Today at 15:31 PM, via The Guardian

Technology minister tells Commons ‘de-identified’ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on Alibaba

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The confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been offered for sale on Chinese website Alibaba, the UK government has confirmed.

The data, belonging to participants in the UK Biobank project, was found for sale on three...

‘Can I have some, please?’: has Trump opened the door to a psychedelic future?

Today at 15:00 PM, via The Guardian

Order to speed hallucinogen research hailed as ‘threshold moment’ but concerns remain over access and protections

The scene seemed so far-fetched you could be forgiven for thinking you might be hallucinating.

On the weekend in which psychonauts celebrate “Bicycle Day” – the anniversary of the first LSD trip – Donald Trump was in the Oval Office double-checking that he was correctly...

GenAI-assisted fraud increasing in SA

Today at 13:37 PM, via ITWeb

Global data, analytics and tech firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions says fraudsters are tapping AI-driven methods with increasing success.

53 Nations Gather To Plan a Fossil Fuel Phaseout

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

Ancient Slashdot reader hwstar shares a report from The Conversation: For the first time ever, more than 50 nations will gather next week in Colombia to hash out how to wind down and end their dependence on coal, oil and gas. The history-making conference was planned before the Iran war. But this year’s energy crisis has greatly raised the stakes. […] Around 80% of the trapped oil was destined...

McDonald’s South Africa Appoints Millicent “Milly” Maroga As Impact Director

Today at 12:50 PM, via Tech Financials

McDonald’s South Africa today announced the appointment of Millicent “Milly” Maroga as Impact Director, effective 1 April 2026, further strengthening its purpose of feeding and fostering the communities it serves. Milly brings over 20 years of Corporate Affairs experience across the beverages and financial services sectors. Her career includes roles at South African Breweries, Old […]

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