Capitec ramps up AI, smart ID rollout
The bank marks 25 years with strong earnings growth, AI investment, smart ID rollout and expanding digital services for 26 million clients.
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Eskom to decide fate of older coal stations by September
A sluggish renewables roll-out and a looming 2029 supply gap may complicate the timing of Eskom’s plant closures.
Join Our Livestream: Musk v. Altman and the Future of OpenAI
On May 8, we’re going live to answer your questions about the Musk v. Altman trial that could determine the fate of OpenAI.
Infinite Machine Olto Review: A Tremendously Fun Ride
The ebike that doesn’t look like any other ebike is a tremendously fun ride—even for two passengers—if you don’t mind the Cybertruckian design.
Mojaloop Foundation Appoints Jean Bosco Iyacu as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Global Growth
The Mojaloop Foundation today announced the appointment of Jean Bosco Iyacu as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026. He succeeds Paula Hunter, who will retire.
Eskom Promises No Loadshedding This Winter – Grid Stable
Eskom enters the 2026 winter season with a resilient power system, projecting a winter period of continued energy stability from 1 April to 31 August 2026. This positive outlook follows the successful conclusion of the summer period, during which the national grid operated with ongoing sustained reliability. With the Generation Recovery Plan firmly embedded in […]
The Pope’s Warnings About AI Were AI-Generated, a Detection Tool Claims
Pangram Labs’ updated Chrome extension puts warning labels on AI slop as you scroll your social feeds.
Ranking the Best Red Light Therapy Mask and LED Devices of 2026
Your face called, and it’s low-key offended you might trust TikTok more than WIRED.
Cell C appoints Godfrey Motsa as new committee chairman
The company names ex-MTN boss Godfrey Motsa as chairman of its newly-constituted investment and special transactions committee.
Visibility-led security key to pre-emptive defence: Exclusive Networks
The cyber security distributor will address AI threats, supply chain risks and skills shortages at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 in Johannesburg.
Musk’s SpaceX Goals Shift Ahead of Its I.P.O.
As SpaceX prepares to go public, Mr. Musk has proposed moonshots that differ from the company’s original aim of reaching Mars.
Draft law puts crypto under SA exchange control regime
The Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations could reshape the local crypto market by increasing compliance requirements.
Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home
The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.
Gibraltar’s monkeys eat mud ‘to avoid upset stomachs from tourist junk food’
Macaques have learned to eat soil to avert gut irritation caused by salty and sugary snacks, researchers believe
Troops of monkeys living on the Rock of Gibraltar have learned to eat soil in what scientists believe is an effort to settle their stomachs after all the junk food they receive – and sometimes steal – from crowds of tourists.
Researchers spotted the intentional mud eating, known as...
SA’s long-awaited spam call registry gets start date
Opt-out registration opens in July, but the cost of compliance could run to hundreds of thousands of rands a month for large marketers.
How AnyDesk is redefining remote access for African enterprises
AnyDesk combines end-to-end encryption, granular access controls and audit logging for a distributed workplace.
Capitec bets big on AI – and keeps hiring
South Africa’s largest retail bank by client numbers says the roll-out has moved well past the experimental phase.
The CIO’s case for South Africa’s AI governance model
With mature regulators in every major sector, SA chose to govern AI through institutions that already exist, have teeth and understand the industries they oversee.
FBI Looks Into Dead or Missing Scientists Tied To Sensitive US Research
Federal authorities are now reviewing a string of deaths and disappearances involving scientists tied to sensitive U.S. aerospace and nuclear work, though officials have not established any confirmed link between the cases. The FBI says it “is spearheading the effort to look for connections into the missing and deceased scientists,” adding that it “is working with the Department of Energy,...
Why SA’s Hard-Won Recovery Is Facing Its Ultimate Stress Test
As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the hard-won momentum of South Africa’s economic recovery is facing its ultimate stress test. A global energy shock has ignited a severe cost-of-living hike, with soaring fuel prices threatening a new wave of logistics-driven inflation that touches every corner of the consumer landscape. From the price of […]
What to Expect From a Live Casino Experience Online
Overview of how live casino games work in an online setting Live casino games are designed to recreate the feel of a physical casino while allowing players to take part remotely. Instead of relying solely on computer-generated outcomes, these games are hosted by real dealers who manage tables in real time. Players watch the action […]