FRIDAY, 31 JANUARY 2025, 06:36
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being weaponised by cybercriminals, the question of whether we can effectively combat AI threats with more AI is not just a technical inquiry, but a pressing global concern. The rise of AI-generated cyberattacks, such as deepfake technology and automated hacking attempts, has created a cybersecurity arms […]
As momentum grows in the shift towards e-invoicing, it’s clear that the benefits of adopting this technology extend far beyond simply achieving compliance with SARS’ planned rollout of its VAT modernisation programme by 2028. The growth of the e-invoicing industry itself is evidence of this, with the global sector anticipated to grow to $45.44 billion […]
Top Matric achiever Gugu Pioneer Libambo – Mpumalanga’s overall best Grade 12 learner in the class of 2024 – has received a brand new Toyota Vitz. Gugu’s hard work, dedication, and commitment earned her a set of new wheels sponsored by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government. “She has been named the overall best learner in our […]
Experts believe H5N1 bird flu belongs in a growing category of infectious diseases that can cause pandemics across many species. But there are ways to reduce the risks
Bird flu poses a threat that is “unique and new in our lifetime” because it has become a “‘panzootic” that can kill huge numbers across multiple species, experts warn. For months, highly pathogenic bird flu, or H5N1,...
The current wave of marches and activism around the world is the largest in documented history, giving scientists the chance to study what makes for a successful campaign
On 27 September last year, three climate activists were arrested for throwing soup over Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh at the National Gallery. The Just Stop Oil protest landed on the national front pages. But will the action...
Think prejudice is overblown? A social psychologist provides the receipts in this densely informative but highly readable account
It was over schnitzel and mash that my friend’s Bavarian grandparents decided to call me a “black devil”, chuckling all the while. Breaded chicken has since been my madeleine, taking me back to racially charged moments I’ve not known quite how to interpret....
They may stare into space from shonky-looking booths, but these citizen scientists have helped discover comets, dangerous asteroids and more
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Intel Corporation announced plans to separate Intel Capital, its global venture capital arm, into an independent fund. This move aims to align Intel Capital’s structure with other leading venture firms, granting it greater autonomy and the flexibility to attract external investors. Intel will remain a key investor in the new entity. Intel Capital will operate […]
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has cautioned the public against conducting financial services business with Gold Earnings Hub and Africa Gold Capital. The FSCA suspects these entities of operating without proper authorization, offering investments with implausible returns of 46% on amounts ranging from R2,000 to R100,000. Fraudulent activity and impersonation Gold Earnings and...
Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.
This edition is all about facts, the future and finding our way.
The company said in a memo sent to its employees on Tuesday that the layoffs would be based on performance ratings.
The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.
To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps.
The tech giant accounts for 90% of web searches in the UK – the regulator will probe whether that harms consumers and rivals.
Vodacom and Orange have joined hands to form, a first of its kind, rural towerco partnership in Africa. Through this partnership, the companies will collaborate to build, own, and operate solar-powered mobile base stations in underserved areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The initiative will extend network coverage and enable access to telecommunications […]
As 2025 unfolds, many savvy employees are already planning their next getaway, using the year’s public holidays to full advantage. And, the alignment of public holidays, weekends and leave days is particularly advantageous this year. For example, a clever option to extend your leave exists between the long weekends of April 2025, assuming you have […]
Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of TikTok if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban
As TikTok faces a potential shutdown in the U.S. on January 19 due to ownership concerns, pending a Supreme Court decision, another Chinese app has started gaining significant traction. According to TechCrunch, American users are flocking to Xiaohongshu, known in English as RedNote. The app recently climbed to the No. 1 spot on the U.S. […]
The inquiry into a sexual harassment complaint against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge started on Monday. The evidence leader says even on Judge Mbenenge’s own version, he is guilty of gross misconduct. The complainant, a young secretary, gave testimony. All evidence will now be heard in public after a Judicial Conduct Tribunal reversed a […]
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced last Thursday its decision to exit the $60 trillion Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAMI). The move makes BlackRock the latest Wall Street giant to withdraw from an environmentally focused investor coalition, amid mounting pressure from Republican politicians and the anticipated return of Donald Trump to the White […]