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Science/Tech

Can Taxpayers Lose By Challenging SARS?

Today at 12:24 PM, via Tech Financials

When taxpayers dispute an assessment, the expectation is straightforward: either the taxpayer wins and the assessment is reduced, or the South African Revenue Services (SARS) wins and the assessment remains unchanged. However, recent cases raise a surprising question – could the Tax Court ever order SARS to increase an assessment? This possibility has sparked debate […]

Structural Value vs. Market Pricing: A Look at BlockDAG & 3 Other Highest-ROI Cryptos in 2026

Today at 12:14 PM, via Tech Financials

Targeting the highest-ROI cryptos requires a deeper look than just following famous names or historical charts. Many established networks have reached a phase of maturity where future growth depends on slow adoption and overall market shifts. Meanwhile, a select group of projects operates in early or transitional stages. In these cases, current prices do not […]

‘Star Wars’ Boss Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down From Lucasfilm

Today at 12:00 PM, via Slashdot

After more than 13 years leading Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down. “When George Lucas asked me to take over Lucasfilm upon his retirement, I couldn’t have imagined what lay ahead,” said Kennedy. “It has been a true privilege to spend more than a decade working alongside the extraordinary talent at Lucasfilm.” The Associated Press reports: The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that...

TUT sounds alarm on student registration scams

Today at 11:56 AM, via ITWeb

Tshwane University of Technology says scammers are exploiting digital platforms and physical campus spaces, urging applicants to verify all processes through official channels.

Land Bank flags IT systems disruption

Today at 10:58 AM, via ITWeb

The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of SA reveals that a temporary disruption to certain internal IT systems will render some services and transactions unavailable.

Science Is Best Communicated Through Identity And Culture – How Researchers Are Ensuring STEM Serves Their Communities

Today at 09:24 AM, via Tech Financials

Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritized, how evidence is translated into practice and who ultimately benefits from scientific advances. For researchers whose communities have not historically been represented in science – including many people of color, LGBTQ+ and first-generation scientists […]

Say goodbye to the green ID book in South Africa

Today at 09:10 AM, via MyBroadband

While it will still be many years before the less secure green ID book is invalidated as a form of identification in South Africa, Home Affairs is hoping to accelerate the transition.

US Carbon Pollution Rose In 2025, a Reversal From Prior Years

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

In a reversal from previous years, U.S. carbon emissions rose 2.4% in 2025 compared with the year before. NBC News reports: The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is attributable to a combination of a cool winter, the explosive growth of data centers and cryptocurrency mining and higher natural gas prices, according to the Rhodium Group, an independent research firm. Environmental policy...

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