Private 5G for mining: beyond theory to practical, mission-critical connectivity
Private 5G will be a catalyst to transform the mining sector, which is a key industry for both South Africa and the broader sub-Saharan African region
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New normal for tech prices in South Africa
At least one major ICT distributor in South Africa believes tech price increases driven by global demand for AI data centres will result in permanent hikes in tech prices.
Starwatch: Crescent moon rises next to Antares before dawn
Find an unobstructed view of the south-east horizon and the moon will guide you to the brightest star in Scorpius
Early on the morning of 11 February, the waning moon passes close to Antares, the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius.
Antares is a red supergiant star about 550 light years away. From the UK, it never climbs far above the horizon, so it always feels like an achievement to...
Licence disc deliveries under investigation in South Africa
Couriers must demand to verify recipients’ identities when delivering vehicle licence discs renewed through the eNatis system.
Synthetic opioids may have caused hundreds more UK deaths than thought
Study find nitazenes, which are up to 500 times stronger than heroin, can degrade significantly in portmortem blood samples
Deaths caused by a synthetic opioid that is hundreds of times stronger than heroin may have been underestimated by up to a third across the UK, according to research.
Nitazenes are a class of synthetic opioids that are extremely potent, and up to 500 times stronger than...
Eskom gets more big electricity price increases
After it was ordered to conduct proper public consultation on additional allowable revenue for Eskom, Nersa has landed on the same figure that the High Court previously dubbed a “thumb-suck.”
Another turn for the end of SABC TV Licences
Debates about the future of the SABC TV Licence took a turn on Friday night when the details of plans for a new funding model for South Africa’s public broadcaster were discussed behind closed doors.
Australian defence force expands space workforce as new specialist training centre unveiled
Expansion of space operations comes as ADF entering ‘most challenging strategic environment since second world war’, minister says
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Australian defence force recruits are being asked to aim for the stars, with two new positions advertised in defence’s space command.
Applicants were invited to apply directly for the two space specialist...
Top South African investment manager warns about AI “bubble”
In an interview with Business Times, Ntseare said that there has been “big talk” that investment in AI solutions was mimicking a “bit of a bubble.”
These A.I. Dreamers Don’t Fit the Stereotype
Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.
Volkswagen South Africa boss sounds alarm over Chinese and Indian car import taxes
Volkswagen agrees with BMW that increasing import duties on cars will only create more problems for the local vehicle industry.
Eskom threats to people with solar panels in South Africa
An energy sector veteran has advised South African households to ignore Eskom’s pressure to register their residential solar power systems.
Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure
Mr. Lewis will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, formerly the chief financial officer, the company said.
Important information about new 2-star safety rating for one of the most popular cars in South Africa
All but one of the 28 models tested in the Automobile Association of South Africa’s #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign would get two stars or less under new ratings criteria.
We challenged the world’s best Age of Empires II player — It didn’t go well
The MyBroadband team played a game against the world’s best Age of Empires II player, and it went about as well as you’d expect.
These Mathematicians Are Trying to Educate A.I.
Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to measure just how poorly they perform.
Elon Musk Is Betting Another Tech Conglomerate (His) Can Win Over Wall St.
The billionaire’s decision to merge his A.I. start-up with his rocket company will test investors’ interest in giant combinations of unalike businesses.
Eskom finds a new way to hold South Africa back
Business Leadership South Africa has warned that Eskom’s unbundling could jeopardise the country’s energy reforms.
Epstein was adviser to Starlink rival
The disgraced financier acted as a confidante for OneWeb’s founder Greg Wyler as the entrepreneur raced to secure funds after launching the company in 2012.
Nasa sending iPhones on Moon mission
The iPhone is going further than any smartphone has travelled before.
Saying goodbye to SABC TV licences
The new SABC funding model is expected to mark the end of the TV licence scheme.