
How AI is shaping society: Perspectives from the front lines
AI isn’t a silver bullet, but it is a powerful tool when used with purpose, says Streicher Stegmann, executive at BBD.
FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2026, 22:48

AI isn’t a silver bullet, but it is a powerful tool when used with purpose, says Streicher Stegmann, executive at BBD.

Fast, predictable networks become an enabler of how teams want to work and how spaces need to evolve.

The growing frequency and sophistication of threats have led to a surge in material cyber attacks.

Earth’s satellite will be visible in conjunction with the ringed planet as twilight gives way to darkness
A slender crescent moon slides past Saturn this week, offering a rewarding conjunction. It will be the perfect way to start your evening, a little quiet contemplation of the night sky as the evening twilight gives way to full darkness.
The chart shows the view looking south-west from London...

The Information Regulator says several unsolicited direct marketing matters have been escalated to its Enforcement Committee for consideration.

Severe weather conditions led to deadly floods across parts of the country in recent weeks.

Three South African banks who signed Home Affairs’ new partnership model for smart ID services have provided an update on their rollouts.

The 2026 crypto presale season is heating up, and investors are on the lookout for early-stage tokens that can outperform a choppy market. While Bitcoin and top altcoins like ETH, SOL, and XRP struggle to hold momentum, attention is shifting fast toward low-cap opportunities with clearer upside. As volatility squeezes large caps, crypto presales are […]

A return to nuclear power is at the heart of Japan’s energy policy but, in the wake of the 2011 disaster, residents’ fears about tsunamis, earthquakes and evacuation plans remain
The activity around the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is reaching its peak: workers remove earth to expand the width of a main road, while lorries arrive at its heavily guarded entrance. A long perimeter...

As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said Eskom created an artificial electricity crisis from within the organisation, which culminated in load-shedding.

Errors in measuring microplastic pollution can be corrected. Public trust in science also needs to be shored up
It is true that science is self-correcting. Over the long term this means that we can generally trust its results – but up close, correction can be a messy process. The Guardian reported last week that 20 recent studies measuring the amount of micro- and nanoplastics in the human...

South Africa’s fibre market is entering an “Open Access 2.0” era shaped by scale, behaviour and enforcement.

Exclusive: DNA test means patients could be offered most effective treatment first, boosting their chances of beating the disease
Scientists have developed a simple DNA blood test that can predict how well patients with breast cancer will respond to treatment.
More than 2 million people globally each year are diagnosed with the disease, which is the world’s most prevalent cancer. Although...

Many areas in eastern Limpopo have recorded rainfall of more than 400mm in a week, causing widespread flooding and some rivers rising to their highest levels in 46 years.

These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there anything we can do about it?
Louise (not her real name) is listing the contents of a bin liner she has packed with fresh essentials in case of emergency. Clothes, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, a teddy …...

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing their profits stem from his early funding and support.

We tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.

Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.

The US Justice Department has accused a South African flight school of masquerading as a civilian flight-training academy while providing Chinese air and naval forces with US and NATO military tech.

Jeremy Jones’ sustainable snowboard is unbelievably fun in deep powder, steeps, and trees.