Vandals target Gauteng’s CCTV camera network
There are growing concerns over theft and damage to CCTV cameras installed by the province as part of its e-policing programme.
Science/Tech
Alpha School’s Ritzy New York City Campus Costs $65,000 a Year—but Isn’t Actually a School
A homeschooling center in Manhattan is part of the company’s nationwide expansion. Internal documents reveal its strategy: “Opening date > safety.”
Dr Anushka Bogdanov goes on offensive over ‘fake PhD’
Dr Anushka Bogdanov challenges a Financial Services Tribunal ruling that she deliberately forged documents to support a PhD she never earned.
Quantum Computing Is Having Its Public Market Moment
Quantinuum, a quantum computing startup, is losing millions. Investors want in anyway.
This Streamer Has Convinced the Internet Guy Fieri Never Swallows Food on TV
A video creator known as Doctor Spaghetti has scrutinized hours of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to get to the bottom of an explosive culinary conspiracy theory.
Mint Group named Tech Icons winner at Africa Tech Week Awards 2026
The awards, presented by Topco Media, recognise companies and individuals shaping how technology is being used across the continent.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Used Tech Gadgets
With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new.
SA’s must-attend FICA and AML conference
The nCino KYC Fighting Financial Crime Conference 2026 will take place in Johannesburg on 24 June.
The Small-Business Owners Managing Whole Armies of A.I. Employees
When you turn A.I. agents loose on your finances, email and customers, what could possibly go wrong?
Can These ChatGPT Ads Make You Love A.I.?
A campaign for ChatGPT relies on heartwarming retro vibes to sell a product that has become a source of concern for most Americans.
This App Makes Google TV Actually Usable
The app AT4K turns the messy Google TV interface into something closer to the Apple TV interface, making it cleaner, more customizable, and less frustrating to use.
Frontline workers overlooked in cyber security strategy
Those closest to systems are furthest from support, says Zethu Lubisi, IT strategy professional and researcher.
The MVNO trap deepens as the battle moves to data
South Africa’s banks built their MVNO defence around voice. But the war has moved to data, where telcos hold the advantage.
Cyber crisis plans fail when reality hits
Incident response plans developed in boardrooms assume cyber incidents will be manageable, says Cyanre MD Danny Myburgh.
Digital payments in Africa survey goes live
ITWeb, in partnership with ACI Worldwide, is conducting a survey to explore the rapid evolution of digital payments across the continent.
The race to combat Ebola: what vaccines and treatments are being developed and how long will it take?
With the Bundibugyo strain of the disease spreading across the DRC and Uganda, scientists and researchers are trying to find rapid solutions
There is no vaccine or treatment available for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola that is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, but this week three vaccine developers were awarded $60m (£45m) in emergency funding as the race to...
Cloud problems have nowhere left to hide
Agentic AI is forcing companies to confront uncomfortable truths about their cloud and DevOps environments, exposing weaknesses but also helping to fix them.
BMW’s Pretoria hub built the AI now running on its factory floors worldwide
From 11 staff in 2006, BMW’s IT Hub in Pretoria is now the motoring giant’s largest IT operation outside Germany.
Payments Live returns to Johannesburg for 2nd edition
Payments Live returns, spotlighting fintech innovation, regulation and cross-border payments growth.
Nedbank, Jumo bet on AI lending for the underbanked
Jumo’s AI engine assesses affordability in real time, targeting borrowers who lack conventional credit histories.
Amazon’s New Stargate Series Is Officially Dead
Amazon has reportedly killed its planned new Stargate series despite giving it a series order in 2025. According to Variety, studio executives were worried it would only appeal to longtime fans. ScreenRant reports: Reports of what became Gero’s Stargate series started in 2022, after Amazon acquired MGM Studios. Dean Devlin, who co-wrote the 1994 Stargate movie with Emmerich, was another...