WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2025, 02:23
Conch-shell trumpets discovered in Neolithic settlements and mines in Catalonia make tone similar to french horn, says lead researcher
As a child, Miquel López García was fascinated by the conch shell, kept in the bathroom, that his father’s family in the southern Spanish region of Almería had blown to warn their fellow villagers of rising rivers and approaching flood waters.
The hours he spent...
John Giannandrea, hired from Google, is leaving after the release of a new Siri was postponed. Apple has fallen behind rivals in efforts to develop A.I. products.
Like the narco-state, a ‘scam state’ refers to countries where an illicit industry has dug its tentacles deep into institutions and transformed the economy
For days before the explosions began, the business park had been emptying out. When the bombs went off, they took down empty office blocks and demolished echoing, multi-cuisine food halls. Dynamite toppled a four-storey hospital, silent...
Ethereum price news has turned more hopeful this week, with ETH holding the key $3,000 region just as Remittix (RTX) trading volume jumps on its Black Friday 200% bonus event. For many traders, that combo says a lot about where the market is heading: large caps like Ethereum still carry the narrative, but high growth […]
The latest activity around Ripple has drawn strong attention across the crypto market as traders watch how XRP reacts to tightening ranges and renewed discussion around utility. Market sentiment shifted this week after conversation picked up around network performance, upcoming regulatory clarity, and concerns about how traditional payment assets stack up against rising competitors. Ripple […]
EU’s Copernicus monitoring service hails ‘reassuring sign’ of progress observed this year in hole’s size and duration
The hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctic this year was the smallest and shortest-lived since 2019, according to European space scientists, who described the finding as a “reassuring sign” of the layer’s recovery.
The yearly gap in what scientists have called “planetary...
Agreement also calls for NHS to increase net price it pays for new medicines by 25%
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The UK government has sealed a deal with Donald Trump guaranteeing that zero tariffs will remain on the imports of UK pharmaceuticals into the US and commits Britain to higher spending on NHS drugs.
The agreement, announced on Monday, secures continued investment by UK pharma...
With the retirement of Windows 10, organisations are entering a critical phase in their IT evolution. The limitations of older hardware can no longer be ignored, particularly in sectors like manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and logistics where legacy systems remain essential for daily operations. While these devices have delivered reliable performance for years, they were not […]
A loss of key channels, including the Discovery Channel, could impact already falling subscriber numbers at DStv.
Crypto investors heading into the final stretch of the year are seeing a familiar pattern play out: capital is rotating back into altcoins just as risk sentiment begins to improve. Trading volumes across mid-cap assets have risen for three consecutive weeks and social engagement around high-growth crypto rising stars has noticeably accelerated. This isn’t the […]
Crypto investors are closing out 2025 with one eye on sentiment and the other on opportunity. Liquidity has been creeping back into the market since early Q4, and the rebound has arrived at the perfect moment: historically, December has been one of the most active months for capital rotation as traders position ahead of January […]
Black Friday is usually the moment when every major crypto presale tries to deliver something special, from bonus tokens to limited-time bundles designed to attract attention. Many projects launched their own discounts and incentives this weekend, but matching the scale of Digitap’s ($TAP) 96-hour campaign has proven nearly impossible. The platform enters Sunday with more […]
WHO urges countries to make drugs such as Mounjaro more accessible to people and asks drugs companies to lower prices
Weight loss drugs such as Mounjaro offer huge potential to tackle soaring obesity globally that will affect 2 billion people worldwide by 2030, the World Health Organization has said.
Their proven effectiveness in helping people lose weight means the medications represent “a...
The increasing use of AI in content production is not good news for Cape Town’s film production sector.
In an address at SATNAC 2025, Sandile Msimango, CEO of IHS Towers South Africa, issued a meaningfult call to action, defining the conference itself as essential or Africa’s digital future. His final message captured the essential spirit required for Africa’s ascent: “SATNAC is challenging us and continues to challenge us to think boldly, collaborate deeply, […]
The label claims Haven’s dance hit I Run was made using AI trained on the award-winning singer’s voice.
The crypto market is still facing bearish pressure. Most coins are forming lower lows amid rising volatility, and investors are seeking promising opportunities to diversify during this period. While the search goes on, Digitap ($TAP) is rising as a solution for real-world banking. It’s the world’s first omnibank, letting users manage crypto and fiat from […]
HERMANUS, Western Cape – In a provocative and data-driven keynote that served as a critical reality check for the global tech community, Idit Duvdevany Aronsohn, Head of ESG & People Relations at global software giant Amdocs, delivered a key message at SATNAC 2025: the future of artificial intelligence is being authored today, and Africa must be […]
HERMANUS, Western Cape – In a transformative keynote that challenged the very definition of digital progress, Gugu Mthembu, Chief Marketing Officer of Telkom, presented a compelling vision for a technology ecosystem built not for specs, but for the human spirit of Africa. Delivering a speech titled “Humanising technology beyond connectivity” at SATNAC 2025, Mthembu issued a […]
Unprotected injuries or incidents disrupt livelihoods and weaken the resilience of the communities workers serve daily.
, South Africa Leading law firm Adams & Adams, announces the launch of the SMARTAI IP Portal, a groundbreaking digital platform and advisory service designed to help businesses understand, assess, and address the risks posed by the AI revolution. “As artificial intelligence transforms industries at an unprecedented pace, businesses face new and complex risks, from […]