Science/Tech – News South Africa

Europe Pushes for a Gentler Internet for Children

Today at 11:06 AM, via New York Times

The European Union and national capitals are trying to make social media and algorithms less addictive and safer, especially for children.

SARS crosses R2tn as AI reshapes tax collection

Today at 11:06 AM, via ITWeb

AI-powered auto-assessments, biometric digital identities and cashless payments help SARS reach record revenue collection.

Worried About A.I. Taking Your Job? That’s Not Very ‘Agentic’ of You.

Today at 11:03 AM, via New York Times

Today’s spin on the idea of personal agency is convenient for tech C.E.O.s, who boast that their models work just fine without us.

The Revival of the Fashion-Tech Love Affair

Today at 11:03 AM, via New York Times

Get ready for the return of wearables and a new stage in the fashion-tech relationship.

Ring, reject, repeat: South Africa’s spam call crisis

Today at 11:03 AM, via TechCentral

Spam and scam calls are changing how South Africans use their phones. What does this mean for mobile operators?

How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company

Today at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

Who needs more than two employees when artificial intelligence can do so many corporate tasks? It’s super efficient — and a little bit lonely.

A.I. Could Change the World. But First It Is Changing Silicon Valley.

Today at 11:01 AM, via New York Times

The tech industry has predicted A.I. will profoundly affect the nature of white-collar work. The industry’s own workers are already getting a taste of that future.

The next churn wave is already in your contact centre conversations

Today at 09:31 AM, via TechCentral

CallMiner unpacks why organisations keep finding churn signals too late — and how AI can change that.

Rapid Snow Melt-Off In American West Stuns Scientists

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

Scientists say extreme March heat caused an unusually rapid collapse of snowpack across the American West that’s leaving major basins at record or near-record lows. “This year is on a whole other level,” said Dr Russ Schumacher, a Colorado State University climatologist. “Seeing this year so far below any of the other years we have data for is very concerning.” The Guardian reports: […] The...

Road safety readiness: Altron HealthTech supports Promed24 ahead of busy roads this Easter season

Today at 08:38 AM, via ITWeb

Altron HealthTech partner Promed24 gears itself up for a busy Easter weekend, adding primary healthcare to its services.

Who is Hardware Distribution? A trusted, women-owned partner for ICT resellers, data centres and network operators

Today at 08:34 AM, via ITWeb

Hardware Distribution is 100% women-owned, with 30% Black women ownership, says Gail Holt, MD of Hardware Distribution.

The hard parts of AI solution delivery: Security, compliance and architecture

Today at 08:32 AM, via ITWeb

Businesses want AI to elevate their operations but often have zero idea of where or how to integrate it, says TrueMark’s Jonathan Leibbrandt,

SecurityTech on the Rise: G+D Reports Strong Order Intake and High Resilience in 2025

Today at 08:30 AM, via ITWeb

In fiscal year 2025, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) reaffirmed its position as global leader in SecurityTech for mission-critical infrastructure. In a market where security is becoming essential for technological and societal stability, G+D demonstrates strong growth prospects.