TooMuchWifi, which is focused on providing internet access in poorer communities, has announced a big funding round.

The new executive order allows political appointees to undermine research they oppose, paving the way to state-controlled science

Science is under siege.

On Friday evening, the White House released an executive order called Restoring Gold Standard Science. At face value, this order promises a commitment to federally funded research that is “transparent, rigorous, and impactful” and policy...

This is one of the many cases in which South Africa is trying to mimic EU regulation, writes Martin van Staden.

In a major boost for South Africa’s green industrial future, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been appointed as the sole financial adviser for the R31.5-billion SUISO coal-to-fertiliser project in Mpumalanga. This landmark initiative reinforces global confidence in South Africa’s ability to lead a just energy transition while creating jobs, strengthening food...

In the bustling townships of South Africa, where unemployment hovers at 32.9% and economic exclusion remains a daily reality, a groundbreaking digital platform is rewriting the rules of engagement. SwapVend, founded by Ashmita Singh, is not just another fintech solution – it’s a radical reimagining of how the informal economy can participate in the digital […]

Some in-store services are also suspended – the lingerie firm says it is “working round the clock” to restore them.

‘Extinction-level cuts’ to space agency’s spending means labs will close and deep-space missions will be abandoned

Some of the greatest mysteries of the universe, such as the possibility of life on Mars, and whether humans could ever live on Venus, may never be solved because of Donald Trump’s proposed “extinction-level” cuts to Nasa spending, scientists are warning.

The Trump administration...

The Volvo EX30 continues to dominate South Africa’s premium EV market, while the newly launched EX90 elevates luxury electric driving. With strong demand for sustainable mobility, Volvo Car South Africa reported impressive sales figures for the first four months of 2025. Volvo’s Electric Vehicle Sales Performance Between January and April 2025, Volvo delivered 114 electric...

The tech landscape is pockmarked with as many missteps and failures as it is by triumphs.

Palo Alto’s “platformisation” approach gives NEC XON clients one integrated, high-fidelity view of risk.

Using data and personalisation to meet changing customer expectations is a key theme at Insurance Transformation Africa 2025.

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment options have strutted onto South Africa’s financial runway with the swagger of innovation—offering interest-free instalments, bypassing traditional credit checks, and boasting sleek user interfaces that make old-school lay-bys look prehistoric. For consumers, it feels like a dream: swipe today, split it tomorrow. For platforms, it’s fintech gold. But beneath […]

Belgium’s online gaming landscape began to change significantly after the government legalized it and the future is really being molded according to the new wave of responsibility-driven regulation. This article examines the growth of digital gaming in Belgium and how the sector is increasingly driven by player protection. Belgium’s venture into the world of online […]

As industries race towards digital transformation, powerful convergence is happening behind the scenes.

TooMuchWifi has secured a major FDI/DFI Investment to drive affordable high-speed internet in South Africa. Three new investors—British International Investment (BII), Infra Impact Investment Managers, and IDF Capital—have shown strong confidence in South Africa’s tech sector by backing high-growth internet provider TooMuchWifi. This significant investment will accelerate the startup’s...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that Chinese AI rivals are filling the void left by the departure of US companies.

A US federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs from going into effect.

She founded Nasa’s orchestra and has bounced heartbeats off the moon. Now Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian has made a hilarious film taking issue with the tech bros’ dreams of celestial conquest

‘She’s a great inspiration,” says Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, picking up a photo she keeps in her wildly decorated office of the scientist Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel prize and also the...

Ian Sample is joined by Dr James Kinross, colorectal surgeon and author of the book Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome, to answer all your questions about gut health.

In episode two, Kinross explains what else, beyond antibiotics, can damage our microbiome, how we can start to repair it, and gives his top tips for keeping our gut microbes happy

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