
Budget 2026: Govt ups digital efforts to root out payroll fraud
The state sets aside R285.3 million over the medium-term for cross-government bulk purchasing systems designed to save costs.
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The state sets aside R285.3 million over the medium-term for cross-government bulk purchasing systems designed to save costs.

SA Connect phase two will be completed in the 2025/26 financial year, with a focus on maintaining broadband connectivity in underserviced communities and government facilities.

Data infrastructure should be considered as critical as electricity, ports and transport networks, says finance minister Enoch Godongwana.
HP has revealed that memory now accounts for 35% of the cost of materials it needs to build a PC, up from between 15 and 18% last quarter. And the company expects RAM’s contribution will rise through the year. From a report: Speaking on the company’s Q1 2026 earnings call, interim CEO Bruce Broussard said the company has secured long-term supply agreements for the year and also “qualified new...

If you’ve ever wanted to bounce ideas off your favorite historical figure, Ailias gives you the chance.

By Britta Rennkamp, University of Cape Town; Andrew Marquard, University of Cape Town; Gina Ziervogel, University of Cape Town; Harald Winkler, University of Cape Town; Mark New, University of Cape Town; Melanie Murcott, University of Cape Town; Ralph Hamann, University of Cape Town, and Wikus Kruger, University of Cape Town The South African minister of […]

The US has ordered its diplomats to lobby against foreign data privacy laws that could limit American tech firms.

Need the power of a Linux desktop in a laptop? Kubuntu Focus’ latest laptop is perfect for developers, video editors, and anyone who needs serious computing power.

From workout-ready earbuds to gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.

Businesses that can sense change, make decisions and act with minimal human intervention are shaping how companies will operate going forward.

Tecnotree, a global leader in AI-native digital business support systems for telecom operators, today announced it has won AI Initiative of the Year – United Arab Emirates and Digital Initiative of the Year – United Arab Emirates at the 2026 Asian Telecom Awards.

The UWC Software Development Programme, funded by Samsung, aims to equip underserved youth with industry-aligned software development and AI skills.

The company pins future earnings growth on Cigicell’s revenue assurance model, which aims to help municipalities recover electricity revenue.

There’s a good way to throw out the ISS. And then there’s a really bad way.

Users of social media – where the marketing campaign has been launched – say it is out of keeping with Gucci’s reputation for luxury.

The Vantrue E1 4K Pro is the smallest dashcam I’ve seen with high-resolution video and great daytime license plate capture. But the night, it comes.

JSE-listed Mustek has reported a massive jump in headline earnings, even with revenue under pressure.

Vodacom, MTN, Telkom and Cell C spent R708 million on advertising in the second half of 2025, with Vodacom accounting for half the total investment.
The podcasts in the streamer’s debut crop, including “The Pete Davidson Show,” have revived metaphysical questions about the definition of the medium.
Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses.

It makes rejection, teasing or criticism feel unbearable, often prompting a strong physical reaction. Sufferers describe life with a condition that is only just starting to be understood
Jenna Turnbull’s chest is tightening. The 36-year-old civil servant, who lives in Cardiff, can picture herself as she speaks: an 11-year-old in her PE kit waiting with the other kids for her lesson to start....