Can An App Help You Tackle Jetlag? We Put Two to the Test.
Apps promising to swiftly ease jet lag have proliferated. We traveled to the other side of the globe and back to see if they made a difference for a long-haul journey.
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Good news for power outages in South Africa’s biggest city
South Africa’s biggest city has seen a significant decrease in the number of power outages caused by electricity theft and vandalism.
TCS | Britehouse MBO: Graham Parker on what’s next for software firm
Britehouse chairman Graham Parker tells the TechCentral Show about the company’s recent MBO and what it means for its future.
Record-breaking turnout at Eskom Expo regional science fair
More than 170 pupils from over 72 schools competed for top honours at this year’s Eskom Expo science fair.
Planetary scientist Michele Dougherty becomes first female astronomer royal
Physicist who worked on Nasa Cassini mission ‘absolutely delighted’ after being awarded 350-year-old title
A planetary scientist whose research revealed the possibility of extraterrestrial life on one of Saturn’s moons has been made the first female astronomer royal.
Prof Michele Dougherty, a leading space physicist who was a researcher for the Nasa Cassini mission, has been awarded the...
Expert reveals how to choose the right mattress size (and it’s easier than you think)
With over 20 years in the sleep industry, The Mattress Warehouse breaks down the mattress sizing game.
The real cost of private schooling in South Africa is not what you think
Behind the polished uniforms and picturesque campuses lies a growing sense of dissatisfaction.
Dating safety app Tea suspends messaging after hack
Messaging has been turned off on the women’s dating safety app Tea, following a hack which has exposed thousands of members’ images, posts and comments.
South Africa’s best-paid telecoms CEOs
MyBroadband compared the latest full-year CEO remuneration packages of Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, and Cell C parent Blue Label Telecoms.
Lelo Dot Review: A Clitoral Pinpoint Vibrator
A pinpoint vibrator will more precisely help you find inner peace.
How fintech is transforming informal trade in South Africa
Fintech companies, like Lesaka Technologies, are equipping micro-merchants with affordable, easy-to-use digital tools that are reshaping how informal businesses operate.
Towards smart healthcare systems in Gauteng
The effective use of smart city elements will enable true public healthcare by keeping the population informed of critical updates.
Truth about load-shedding in South Africa
Following the last load-shedding crisis, South Africa built 13 new coal power stations in the same time it has taken the country to fully complete just one station.
A Pill for Sleep Apnea Could Be on the Horizon
Promising Phase 3 trial results from Apnimed suggest a potential game-changing oral pill for sleep apnea could offer a simpler, more tolerable alternative for keeping airways open during sleep. The New York Times reports: For decades, the primary treatment for sleep apnea has been continuous positive airway pressure (or CPAP). Before bed, those with the condition put on a face mask that is...
Why outdated payroll, HR systems leave your business vulnerable to fraud
If your payroll and HR system can’t keep up with today’s demands for integration, visibility and control, it can open the door to serious vulnerabilities, says Ian McAlister, GM of CRS.
Obscure Technologies partners with Arista Networks
The company delivers products across the data centre and campus with routing and software solutions for monitoring and network detection and response.
Apple loses fourth top AI researcher in a month to Meta
Apple has lost its fourth AI researcher in a month to Meta Platforms, marking the latest setback to its AI efforts.
Consumer services trends 2025: Statistics, data analysed by FindMy
FindMy’s search logs say consumer service queries jumped 162% over the past year.
Unlocking better CX and EX
The voice of the customer is a foundational pillar for transforming both employee and customer experiences.
Bain shuts scandal-tainted South African consulting business
Bain is closing its business in Johannesburg, likely bringing to an end a yearslong battle to try and restore its reputation.
India’s One-Airline State
An anonymous reader shares an analysis: In most major aviation markets, including the U.S. and Europe, competition is an oligopolistic affair, with several large airlines competing for market share. India’s domestic sector, however, is increasingly characterized by the ascent of a single airline. Low-cost carrier IndiGo has achieved an extraordinary concentration of the market, capturing...