AfriGIS firmly believes that data, while abundant, holds no intrinsic value until we can contextualise it.

MTN recognises that traditional infrastructure alone may not be enough to bridge the digital divide.

iPhones could soon become much pricier, thanks to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is alerting the public about an individual falsely claiming to represent Compsure Insurance Consultants (Pty) Ltd (FSP No. 47507). The scammer, identifying himself as Mr. Makhanya (073 809 6097), has been contacting people to promote Forex trading, using a copy of Compsure’s license to appear legitimate. Compsure’s Compliance Officer, Mr....

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is warning the public about a fraudulent scheme where scammers impersonate 10X Investments (Pty) Ltd (FSP No. 28250) on WhatsApp and Telegram. These fraudsters are using stolen identities of 10X staff, including Chief Operating Officer Caroline Naylor-Renn, to lure victims with fake bitcoin investment promises. 10X Investments has confirmed […]

Google-owned YouTube is hiking the cost of YouTube Premium and YouTube Music in South Africa.

As LRIs put pressure on health services, a Spanish-led study examines what role exposure to air pollution may play

The Covid crisis highlighted gaps in our understanding of the role that air pollution plays in infections.

A flurry of studies carried out during and after the crisis allowed a UK government advisory group to conclude that long-term exposure to air pollution may contribute to worse...

Meteorite falls are extremely rare and offer a glimpse of the processes that formed our world billions of years ago. When a space rock came to an English market town in 2021, scientists raced to find as much out as they could

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Phrases used to smooth over tense social situations have meanings beyond the sum of their parts, study suggests

Bonobos use a combination of calls to encourage peace with their partner during mating rituals, research suggests.

The discovery is part of a study that suggests our close evolutionary cousins can string together vocalisations to produce phrases with meanings that go beyond the sum of...

Washington’s allies and rivals alike have warned of a devastating blow to global trade.

The US government’s imposition of steep tariffs on African nations signals the end of the Agoa trade deal.

The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition is back for its seventh year, calling on Africa’s brightest young agripreneurs to showcase their innovative agrifood businesses and compete for a US$160,000 prize pool. Applications open today, 3 April 2025, and close on 10 June 2025, offering founders and co-founders (aged 18-35) the chance to drive food systems transformation across the...

Last weekend, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated—yet passionately defending a piece of Russian propaganda that had already been widely debunked. It was unsettling. The conversation quickly became irrational, emotional, and very uncomfortable. That moment crystallised something for me: we’re no longer just […]

The BBC gets hands-on with the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, launching in June.

Maintaining seed diversity and abundance is essential – and requires constant work. It’s time for Congress to return to the seed business

From 1862 until 1923, US senators and members of Congress provided vast numbers of seeds to constituents. At its peak, the congressional seed distribution program delivered over 60m seed packets directly to farmers and market gardeners every year, helping...