DSTI intros smart tech for ECape farmers
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation turns to modernisation to help the Eastern Cape’s farming community.
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How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews
Electronic warfare is disrupting ship navigation systems, and commercial crews aren’t prepared for it.
Which ERP software is best for compliance with financial regulations?
The best ERP for SMEs links operations and finance for cleaner compliance, says QuickEasy BOS.
Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency
During a geopolitical crisis, things like weak signal strength, network congestion, and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder. Here’s how you can save your battery.
Rand slumps for second week
The rand has continued to weaken as the war on Iran sends oil above $100/barrel and rattles emerging markets.
Lab brings coding, AI learning to Mpumalanga learners
The new robotics lab at Siyifunile Secondary School introduces coding, robotics and AI programmes to help learners build digital skills.
Nasa ‘on track’ for Artemis II moon mission launch as soon as 1 April
US space agency says it is working towards new date after February launch delayed by technical difficulties
Nasa said on Thursday that the long-delayed launch of Artemis II, the first crewed flyby mission to the moon in more than 50 years, could come as soon as 1 April.
“We are on track for a launch as early as April 1, and we are working toward that date,” Lori Glaze, a senior Nasa...
TCS+ | Vox Kiwi: a wireless solution promising a fibre-like experience
Vox’s Kiwi promises fibre-like wireless speeds of up to 200Mbit/s – the company’s Theo van Zyl explains how it works.
Parliament opens nominations for Icasa council seats
Parliament has called for experienced professionals as the terms of four Icasa councillors near their conclusion.
TCS+ | Flipping the narrative on AI in the Global South
SAS’s Josefin Rosén on why Africa can shape AI differently – and why the window is narrow.
London Man Wore Smart Glasses For High Court ‘Coaching’
A witness in a London High Court case was caught using smart glasses connected to his phone to receive real-time coaching while giving evidence during cross-examination. “In my judgement, from what occurred in court, it is clear that call was made, connected to his smart glasses, and continued during his evidence until his mobile phone was removed from him,” said Judge Raquel Agnello KC. “Not...
Week in wildlife: a wet macaque, four little pigs and a stowaway fox
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world
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Securing the AI super-user: Why cyber security must lead SA’s agentic future
The path forward is clear – secure the data foundation, govern the agents and build AI systems that enhance the organisation without exposing it, says Daniel Acton, CTO at Accelera Digital Group.
Datacentrix advances operational excellence, governance through ISO certification alignment
The ISO 27035 certification recognises Datacentrix’s integrated processes for identifying, responding to and managing information security incidents.
AdNotes launches AdNotes Ambassador Program to tackle unemployment, drive job creation across SA
The company is committed to advancing community-led digital connectivity nationwide.
Adobe CEO to exit role amid AI disruption
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen will leave his role once a successor is appointed, sending its shares down over 7%.
Households still under big pressure, Altron Fintech index shows
Altron FinTech index shows South African household recovery is under way but remains fragile.
Microsoft Backs Anthropic To Halt US DOD’s ‘Supply-Chain Risk’ Designation
joshuark shares a report from Reuters: Microsoft has filed an amicus brief on Tuesday in support of Anthropic’s lawsuit asking the court to temporarily block the U.S. Department of Defense designation of the AI startup as a supply-chain risk. In an amicus brief filing in a federal court in San Francisco, Microsoft backed Anthropic’s request for a temporary restraining order against the Pentagon...
Meta Delays Rollout of New A.I. Model After Performance Concerns
The tech giant pushed back the timeline after spending billions to be on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.
Google Chrome Is Finally Coming To ARM64 Linux
BrianFagioli writes: Google says it will finally release Chrome for ARM64 Linux in the second quarter of 2026, bringing the company’s full browser to a platform that has existed for years without official support. Until now, Linux users running Arm hardware have largely relied on Chromium builds or unofficial packages if they wanted something close to Chrome. Google says the new build will...
Adobe CEO to Step Down After 18 Years
Shantanu Narayen announced he will step down as CEO of Adobe once a successor is appointed, ending an 18-year tenure during which he transformed the company from boxed software to the Creative Cloud subscription model. Narayen said he will remain board chair as Adobe continues pushing into generative AI products. CNBC reports: Narayen joined Adobe in 1988 as a vice president and general...