SATURDAY, 13 DECEMBER 2025, 04:34
Virus caught by person who travelled to Asia combines more severe form of mpox with less virulent type
Health officials have identified a new variant of mpox in England after a person who recently travelled to Asia was tested for the virus.
Genome sequencing showed that the virus was a “recombinant” form containing elements of two types of mpox currently in circulation: the more severe...
The answer to today’s engineering challenge
Earlier today I asked you to reinvent a component of the sixteenth century Dutch sawmill, which – according to a new book – was the world’s first industrial machine. You can read that post here, along with some great BTL discussion about the world’s greatest inventions. (Spoon or spear? Plough or spectacles? Transistor or trousers?)
Round and up
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A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake has shaken Japan, prompting tsunami warnings and orders for residents to evacuate. From a report: A tsunami as high as 3 metres (10ft) could hit the country’s north-eastern coast after the earthquake occurred offshore at 11.15pm local time (2.15pm GMT), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. Tsunami warnings were issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido,...
Today is the final day of REI’s sale, and deals are disappearing fast. Grab what you need with these great deals on tents, packs, and merino wool.
The fight over the future of Hollywood just got nastier, and its outcome could have significant ramifications for DStv.
The new hub aims to equip young people with digital skills, promoting economic opportunities.
Executives from Nokia highlight the relevance and continued impact of AI on networking infrastructure.
The developer of ICEBlock, which notifies users of ICE agent sightings, said Attorney General Pam Bondi censored his free speech.
Anchor Capital has selected Blu Label Unlimited (BLU), formerly Blue Label Telecoms, as its 2026 wildcard, stating that it believes the share has potential to perform well.
“No Internet, no modern life.” That’s the blunt conclusion of young South African, Godfrey Ngwenya. He’s not wrong. South Africa has among the highest internet penetration rates on the continent, but a digital divide persists, leaving many young people like Godfrey and their families with no Internet access. They’re desperate to be connected, and to […]
South Africa’s online gambling boom has reinvigorated the country’s digital economy at remarkable speed, with total wagering climbing to roughly R1.14 trillion last year, and betting now responsible for more than half of all gross gambling revenue. The shift toward mobile-first betting has been especially dramatic, as most people now place wagers on their phones, […]
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched an audacious bid to snatch Warner Bros Discovery from Netflix.
Many e-hailing drivers in South Africa cannot afford to buy their own vehicles or vehicles that are considered acceptable for use on these services.
Boomi™, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced it is a finalist for a 2025 Geography and Global AWS Partner Award, recognizing leaders around the globe that are playing key roles in helping their customers drive innovation and build solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The purchase consideration comprises a cash payment of R300 million and a deferred earn-out of R100 million.
The North Gauteng High Court has set strict timelines for municipal electricity tariff applications.
NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and IT services, today released the 2026 Global AI Report: A playbook for AI leaders.
The State IT Agency opens December by issuing six ICT requests for the industry to consider.
AI presents many risks to South Africa’s financial system, including increased cybercrime, the FSCA has found.
Press Pulse’s latest online media sentiment report revealed that Vodacom has the best score, followed by MTN, Telkom, and Cell C.
This waterproof ultra-portable comes with a splash of party.