Best Carry-On Suitcases (2026): Away, Rimowa, Tumi
I feel about luggage carousels the same way I feel about head lice: avoid at all costs. These are the best carry-on suitcases for those who never want to check a bag again.
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AI is rewriting the threat playbook
South Africa’s AI policy will be rewritten. The threat won’t wait, writes Palo Alto Networks’ Justin Lee.
CIOs paying for a waste problem vendors created
Organisations sign impressive contracts, but too many vendors disappear when hardware reaches end of life, says Kwirirai Rukowo, managing executive of Qrent.
Can you prove where your government data is stored during an audit?
Government data carries a level of sensitivity that extends beyond typical commercial information, says SigniFlow.
The Best Bed Frames, Tested in Our Own Rooms (2026)
Looking for the best bed frame? Our top recommendation is the Classic Bed from Thuma, but we’ve got options for all budgets and tastes.
American Factories Lag in Adopting A.I. This Drugmaker Is an Exception.
A Bristol Myers Squibb plant that makes cancer drugs was the only manufacturer in the U.S. recognized for innovation by the World Economic Forum this year.
Africa’s fintech evolution
From mobile money to AI-first challengers, the continent is rewriting what financial services look like and who gets to participate.
Boycotts Hurt Tesla’s Sales. Now, Activists Are Taking On Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO
Activists, a leading labor union, and a big retirement fund are asking challenging questions about what’s expected to be the largest-ever stock market debut.
South African private sector growth hits 44-month high
South Africa’s PMI hit a near four-year high in April, though analysts have warned that the lift may prove temporary.
Blu Label loses court bid as 1973 law reaches into digital age
A 1973 companies law section is applicable to a modern prepaid virtual products distribution model, the Supreme Court of Appeal finds.
How to set up a smart home in South Africa
Samsung’s SmartThings platform turns connected appliances into automated routines that save time and electricity.
Why Africa is uniquely placed to leapfrog the world on cybersecurity
Armand Kruger of NEC XON argues that legacy “trusted network” thinking is now a systemic risk.
Two South African fintechs merge to take on payday lenders
A merger of Paymenow and PayCurve will create a 100-strong fintech serving 750 000 employees in four countries.
TCS+ | The retirement decision most South Africans get wrong
10X Investments’ Michael Rossouw on what to do with your pension when you leave a job.
We’re hiring: TechCentral is looking for technology journalists
TechCentral is looking for high-calibre technology or business journalists to join its Johannesburg newsroom.
White House Wants To Vet Powerful AI Models For Risks − A Computer Scientist Explains Why AI Safety Is So Difficult
The Trump administration is looking to develop a process that would have the federal government review the safety of powerful artificial intelligence models before approving their release, according to a report in The New York Times on May 4, 2026. The move would stand in contrast to the administration’s generally anti-regulatory approach to industry and […]
CO2 Levels In the Atmosphere Hit ‘Depressing’ New Record
Atmospheric carbon dioxide hit a new record in April, averaging about 431 parts per million at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Observatory. That’s up from under 320 ppm when the site began measurements in 1958. Scientific American reports: Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, are measured as a proportion of the total atmosphere. The numbers are presented as the number of molecules of a particular gas out...
Opera singer who hid deafness for 30 years hails ‘life-changing’ surgery
Janine Roebuck, from London, says she no longer considers herself deaf after double cochlear implants restored hearing
An opera singer who hid her deafness for more than 30 years has described “life-changing” surgery that has the potential to become the norm for thousands of NHS patients.
Janine Roebuck, 72, from London, had double cochlear implants fitted to restore her hearing, a method now...
Building an intelligent enterprise requires managed data assets
The corporate world has shifted from viewing data merely for reporting, to treating it as a strategic asset.
AI only as secure as the information behind it: OpenText
The emerging technology is not just another tool – it is a force multiplier within the security life cycle, says OpenText’s Shanaaz Moosa.
Alphabet closes in on Nvidia as world’s most valuable company
Cloud revenue up 63% and custom AI chips winning customers – Alphabet’s surge has grabbed Wall Street’s attention.