Vox Wi-Fi product manager Craig Blignaut discusses trends in data consumption, their drivers and how Wi-Fi technology is evolving to meet people’s needs.

The development signals a breakthrough in maths capabilities in the race to build systems that can rival human intelligence.

More than 8 000 servers online could have already been compromised by hackers using the zero-day exploit.

The Dutch technology investor, which is controlled by South Africa’s Naspers, owns 27% of Delivery Hero.

Omnea CEO Deon Tromp shares why real financial transformation starts with architecture, not apps.

Doctors in the UK have announced the birth of eight healthy babies after performing a groundbreaking procedure that creates IVF embryos with DNA from three people. Ian Sample tells Madeleine Finlay about the life-threatening genetic disorders that the technique appears to prevent, and Prof Sir Doug Turnbull describes the 25-year journey to achieving the breakthrough

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Nearly 300 current and former employees signed the letter criticizing the ‘rapid and wasteful changes’ at the agency

Almost 300 current and former US Nasa employees, including at least four astronauts, have issued a scathing dissent opposing the Trump administration’s sweeping and indiscriminate cuts to the agency, which they say threaten safety, innovation and national security.

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Positive thinkers are ‘literally on the same wavelength’, say Japanese researchers

Whether it’s an exam, flight or health check, some people take a sunny view of the future while others plan for catastrophes.

Now researchers have found that people with an upbeat outlook show similar patterns of brain activity when they mull over future scenarios.

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I connected with other moms worldwide, doctors and a geneticist – and identified the rare genetic disorder that connects us all

Right after my daughter, Maggie, was born in 2012, she held her hands clasped together against her chest. “Like she’s praying!” a nurse said in a singsong voice. But when the pediatrician walked in, the mood changed. “Praying?” she asked, her voice tight. The...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Buti Kgwaridi Manamela, Minister of Higher Education and Training. In a statment on Monday, 21 July 2025, the Presidency said Manamela was appointed in “terms of Section 91 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa”. Until this appointment, Manamela was serving as Deputy Minister of Higher Education […]

The answer’s to today’s trivia teasers

Earlier today I set you five “Kennections”, a puzzle devised by legendary US quiz show contestant and host Ken Jennings.

Each challenge consists of five trivia questions, whose answers share a common theme.

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The Reserve Bank has released a position paper outlining how it intends modernising the payments ecosystem.

Mining is tough and so are its communication challenges. Traditional systems fail when infrastructure gets damaged, risking safety and profits. But now, Gijima and Q-KON have cracked the code with Twoobii-LEO, a satellite-powered voice solution that never drops a call—even in the deepest, harshest mines. Why it matters: Life-saving connectivity – Workers stay linked, no matter […]

AfriForum has brought a court application challenging the City of Johannesburg’s by-law that seeks to regulate and control CCTV networks installed in public spaces and private property. AfriForum says it brought the court application in the High Court in Johannesburg on Friday, 18 July 2025, to challenge the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality’s controversial CCTV by-law. The […]

The biggest seller of mobile phones in Africa is weighing a listing in Hong Kong that could raise up to $1-billion.

In his weekly newsletter on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is making “significant progress” in clearing obstacles, with a clear view to enhance economic growth. Last week, government released the report on Operation Vulindlela, detailing the government-wide initiative, which is aimed at accelerating progress on economic reform. “This report shows that the economic reform […]

The SABC has proposed applying to national treasury for a VAT exemption on TV licence fees – money it hopes to keep.

This article explores how payment gateways contribute to high-volume transaction success by enabling integration flexibility, enhancing security, increasing transaction success rates, and supporting scalability. What Is a Payment Gateway? A payment gateway is a digital intermediary that authorises and processes online payments. It securely transmits sensitive payment data between the customer,...

Many have surely heard of Chipolopolo, the fearsome yet beloved Zambian national team. But it’s not just about the matches. This is a team that hits you right in the heart: with its spirit, its stories, and its unpredictability. Their games are always something more than just the score on the scoreboard. In this article, […]