Too many ‘chiefs’ fuel security confusion crises
Overlapping security roles create delays and exploitable gaps despite governance structures, warns Wikistrat’s Dr Maiendra Moodley.
Science/Tech
NASA Says Goodbye to Its Longtime Mars MAVEN Mission
NASA has officially ended the MAVEN mission after the Mars orbiter stopped responding in December, apparently after an unexpected spin drained its batteries and knocked out communications. Launched in 2013 and orbiting Mars since 2014, MAVEN spent more than a decade studying how the planet lost its atmosphere and helped explain how Mars transformed from a potentially habitable world into the...
Three studies used by RFK Jr and allies to justify controversial vaccine policy changes facing new scrutiny
Scientists praise moves to investigate, retract or remove controversial studies. The authors stand by their work
Three scientific papers that raised questions about vaccine safety and were used by the Trump administration to justify controversial changes to US vaccine policies have over the last two months been removed, retracted or placed under investigation by the journals that published...
AI reshapes jobs while increasing mental demands
AI boosts productivity for SA’s workforce, but significantly increases cognitive load and workplace mental strain, a study finds.
Amazon Prime makes SA debut
The online retailer brings the membership programme to the local market, promising shopping and entertainment benefits.
Vandals target Gauteng’s CCTV camera network
There are growing concerns over theft and damage to CCTV cameras installed by the province as part of its e-policing programme.
Dr Anushka Bogdanov goes on offensive over ‘fake PhD’
Dr Anushka Bogdanov challenges a Financial Services Tribunal ruling that she deliberately forged documents to support a PhD she never earned.
Mint Group named Tech Icons winner at Africa Tech Week Awards 2026
The awards, presented by Topco Media, recognise companies and individuals shaping how technology is being used across the continent.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Used Tech Gadgets
With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new.
SA’s must-attend FICA and AML conference
The nCino KYC Fighting Financial Crime Conference 2026 will take place in Johannesburg on 24 June.
The Small-Business Owners Managing Whole Armies of A.I. Employees
When you turn A.I. agents loose on your finances, email and customers, what could possibly go wrong?
Can These ChatGPT Ads Make You Love A.I.?
A campaign for ChatGPT relies on heartwarming retro vibes to sell a product that has become a source of concern for most Americans.
The MVNO trap deepens as the battle moves to data
South Africa’s banks built their MVNO defence around voice. But the war has moved to data, where telcos hold the advantage.
The race to combat Ebola: what vaccines and treatments are being developed and how long will it take?
With the Bundibugyo strain of the disease spreading across the DRC and Uganda, scientists and researchers are trying to find rapid solutions
There is no vaccine or treatment available for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola that is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, but this week three vaccine developers were awarded $60m (£45m) in emergency funding as the race to...
BMW’s Pretoria hub built the AI now running on its factory floors worldwide
From 11 staff in 2006, BMW’s IT Hub in Pretoria is now the motoring giant’s largest IT operation outside Germany.
Payments Live returns to Johannesburg for 2nd edition
Payments Live returns, spotlighting fintech innovation, regulation and cross-border payments growth.
Nedbank, Jumo bet on AI lending for the underbanked
Jumo’s AI engine assesses affordability in real time, targeting borrowers who lack conventional credit histories.
Amazon’s New Stargate Series Is Officially Dead
Amazon has reportedly killed its planned new Stargate series despite giving it a series order in 2025. According to Variety, studio executives were worried it would only appeal to longtime fans. ScreenRant reports: Reports of what became Gero’s Stargate series started in 2022, after Amazon acquired MGM Studios. Dean Devlin, who co-wrote the 1994 Stargate movie with Emmerich, was another...
McDonald’s South Africa Brings FIFA World Cup 2026 Excitement Home
As football fever sweeps across the globe, McDonald’s South Africa is bringing the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ closer to home with a nationwide campaign designed to unite fans through great food, exclusive collectibles, family experiences and unforgettable moments of national pride. At the heart of the campaign is the launch of the […]
Meta takes on OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI
Meta is leaning on its apps’ reach to pull companies’ ads and workflows onto one AI platform.
AI demand sparks ‘chipflation’ warning
Memory prices have jumped sixfold in a year, squeezing margins on devices from phones to PCs.