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Spacecraft’s engine fired up for six minutes to propell astronauts on their three-day voyage towards Earth’s natural satellite
The four Artemis astronauts fired up their spacecraft’s engine to break away from Earth’s orbit and zoomed towards the moon on Thursday, a milestone that commits Nasa to the first crewed lunar flyby in more than half-a-century.
With enough thrust to accelerate a...
Lucas Ye of California ‘really surprised and very happy’ as mascot designed by him to act as zero-gravity indicator
A zero-gravity indicator designed by a San Francisco Bay Area second-grader is aboard Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. As the rocket entered space following Wednesday’s launch, the smiley-faced plush toy was designed to float under the...
OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes A.I. creates.”
San Francisco, California-Revolution AI has launched a new asset management infrastructure designed to provide individual investors with system-level capabilities previously restricted to institutional and enterprise environments. The platform transitions personal wealth management from emotion-based decision-making to a system-driven, quantitative architecture. The core technology adapts...
Glitch to the facilities quickly fixed, in relief to astronauts onboard Orion spacecraft
A blinking fault light on Nasa’s Orion spacecraft signalled an unwelcome setback at the start of the historic Artemis II mission: the toilet was out of order.
Fortunately for the four astronauts on board for the 10-day mission, the issue was quickly resolved, with mission control confirming: “Happy to...
Nearly two-thirds of government entities have significant cybersecurity weaknesses, the Auditor-General has warned.
Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.
The moonshot gave US spectacle a broader face with the first woman, first person of color and first non-American
It gave the appearance of a true all-American moment: a Nasa moon rocket blasting into a clear Florida sky on the US space agency’s first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century, and a prominent stars and stripes flag flapping in the breeze alongside an oversized countdown...
Gaps in network infrastructure, skills and data resilience could limit the scale of AI adoption, says Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Nasa mission enters its second day, with crew hoping to become first people to get close to the moon in 50 years
Four astronauts are preparing to leave Earth’s orbit and slingshot towards the moon as Nasa’s Artemis II mission enters its second day.
The high-stakes 10-day voyage will mark the first time humans leave space close to Earth and return to the vicinity of the moon in half a century....
The MVNO partners with global eSIM technology services provider Airalo to give travellers to SA instant access to mobile services.
Global card issuer-processor Paymentology and Bank Zero partner to deliver digital banking and financial services in SA.
Promed24 is securing focused medical teams that are ready for fast and efficient trauma care during the peak-accident season.
The Auditor-General finds R12.1 billion-worth of issues hindering government ICT projects, amid the state’s weak cyber security posture.
Off-grid EV charging firm Charge is planning a tokenised public offering to help fund its highway network roll-out.
As new GM, Kelvin Nhlapo aims to position Institute of IT Professionals SA members for growth in the digital economy.
Haier continues to build strong momentum in South Africa, marking another important milestone in its growth journey through its entry into Massmart, one of the country’s leading retail groups. This development follows the successful launch of Haier’s first brand event in February 2026 and the opening of its first store—demonstrating the brand’s steady and strategic […]
Dar es Salaam, April 2nd, 2026: Vodacom Tanzania today announced the successful transformation of its M-Pesa platform following a $28 million strategic investment, marking one of the most significant fintech infrastructure upgrades in the country’s history. The move transitions M-Pesa from its legacy G2 system to a next-generation financial technology platform built for scale, resilience, […]
Divers in race against time to unearth wreck of the Dannebroge before seabed becomes construction site
More than 200 years after being sunk by Admiral Horatio Nelson and the British fleet, a Danish warship has been discovered on the seabed of Copenhagen harbour by marine archaeologists.
Working in thick sediment and almost zero visibility 15 metres (49 feet) beneath the waves, divers are in a...
iGaming firms prioritise senior tech talent as AI shifts hiring toward skills-based recruitment models globally and in SA.
The South African digital economy is no longer a luxury—it is our primary marketplace. E-commerce transaction values surged by a staggering 37% last year, mirrored by the rapid adoption of the PayShap ecosystem, which has already processed over R403 billion across 461 million transactions. But as access scales, so does the sophistication of the “digital […]