In July 1993, a disguised player entered the World Open chess tournament in Philadelphia using the name of a mathematician who died in 1957. His real identity remained unknown—until now.

From 1 January to 31 March, the Information Regulator received hundreds of data breach notifications from South African organisations.

ACT has abandoned its court case against home affairs after mobile operators decided to pursue direct negotiations.

The best mattresses for stomach sleepers have spinal alignment in mind. These are my recommendations as a certified sleep science coach.

Faces of Death features a black-pilled killer who thinks he’s giving the internet what it wants. In some ways, he’s right.

Binance introduces TradFi perpetual contracts in SA and updates its know-your-customer process for users of its futures platform.

The engine room for growth and scale lies in SMS integration, says Richard Simpson, MD of BulkSMS.

For many companies, refreshing hardware is no longer predictable or affordable.

AI skills are no longer niche in South Africa’s jobs market, but verifying real proficiency remains a challenge.

From Mormon momfluencer domination to boosting engagement with partially clothed kids, journalist Fortesa Latifi’s new book exposes the dark and complex world of child influencers.

The Electoral Commission encourages citizens to use its online voter portal to register or update their details, as local government elections loom.

South Africa is rebuilding its identity and payments rails, writes Contactable CEO Shaun Strydom. Here’s why it matters.

Ditch the separate PBX: Telviva’s Call2Teams adds native voice to Microsoft Teams at up to 25% less.

Automating certified life cycle management is essential for companies tapping quantum computing and fending off AI-driven threats, says DigiCert.

Bremont’s Supernova Chronograph will be attached to the chassis of Astrolab’s FLIP rover, which will land on the moon later this year.

Akamai’s David Moss speaks to ITWeb ahead of the Security Summit 2026 about the growing need to protect APIs from attack.

AfriGIS warns South Africa’s messy address data could see it “greyed out” of Swift from November 2026.

Industrial heat can quickly become dangerous. Whether it’s a battery module operating under continuous load or a turbine component exposed to sustained high temperatures, thermal stress can hamper safety, efficiency, and lifespan. That’s why selecting the best thermal insulation material is key. In different sectors such as aerospace, automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, fuel cells, and […]

Researchers examined trends in 10 global cities, with Sydney’s summer growing at two-and-a-half times the average

Scientist Ted Scott could feel that summers in his home state of Minnesota were not what they used to be.

With the climate crisis accelerating, Scott could feel and see the seasons changing from their usual patterns – especially summer – and he wanted to know what the data said.

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Jonathan Smit, the founder and former Managing Director of Payfast, has announced his acquisition of iVeri, one of Africa’s longest-standing payment technology providers. The move marks a significant shift in the continent’s fintech landscape, bringing together iVeri’s nearly 30-year legacy of robust payment infrastructure and the vision of one of South Africa’s most accomplished...