SA, Nigeria drive stablecoin spending in Africa
Africa emerges as the global frontrunner in stablecoin adoption, with high usage for income and remittances.
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Crayon brand assimilation a boost for SA tech service, says SoftwareOne
The integration has created a 13 000-employee company, says SoftwareOne.
How to Choose the Bamboo Sheets for You (2026)
Bamboo makes some of the softest bedding you can find. Here’s how it’s made and how it’s different from cotton and linen bedding.
Single Dose of DMT Rapidly Reduces Symptoms of Major Depression
In a small double-blind clinical trial, a single intravenous dose of DMT produced rapid and clinically meaningful reductions in symptoms of major depressive disorder within a week, with effects lasting up to three months in some patients. “Unlike psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide ( LSD), whose effects can last for hours, intravenous DMT has a half-life of around five minutes,” notes...
SARS turns screws on crypto tax-dodgers
The Crypto Asset Reporting Framework sets out how crypto-related transactions will be collected, reported and shared with authorities.
Multi devices cause ‘complicated attention economy’
Second-screen viewing now dominates global media habits, reshaping entertainment, says Flux Trends.
The quiet infrastructure powering AI: why long-life IoT networks matter more than ever
Reliable long-life IoT networks like Sigfox form the hidden foundation of scalable AI systems across industries.
BUI earns new Microsoft Support Services designation in SA first
The designation is awarded to partners that demonstrate deep technical skills, mature service delivery frameworks and consistent customer outcomes, according to Microsoft.
First Distribution, your market-leading partner in AI, security, innovation
First Distribution says its goal is simple: to make its clients the trusted experts that their customers rely on.
First Distribution, your market-leading partner in AI, security and innovation
First Distribution says its goal is simple: to make its clients the trusted experts that their customers rely on.
SA film industry to get funding boost and digital overhaul after outcry
Government has announced a number of measures to help South Africa’s ailing film and television industry.
The last generation of coders
Vibe coding and AI agents are upending software development — and the implications for jobs are profound, says iqbusiness’s Morgan Goddard.
Amazon’s steam iron ad gets reality check in SA
A promotion on Amazon SA’s website advertising a steam iron at the “lowest price of the year” has been found to be misleading.
Hybrid by design: Wireless central to SA’s connectivity future
Hybrid fibre-and-wireless architectures emerge as the most practical response to South Africa’s connectivity realities and frustrations.
Africa must build its own AI future
Prof Mpho Primus cautions against digital colonisation while advocating for Ubuntu-centred local AI governance.
Air Pollution Emerges As a Direct Risk Factor For Alzheimer’s Disease
Longtime Slashdot reader walterbyrd shares a report from ABC News: In a study of nearly 28 million older Americans, long-term exposure to fine particle air pollution raised the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. That link held even after researchers accounted for common conditions like high blood pressure, stroke and depression. Fine particle air pollution, known as PM2.5, consists of tiny particles...
NEC XON to advance cyber resilience at Palo Alto Networks Ignite On Tour Johannesburg
The event will take place on 26 February at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.
Downtime recovery: Reframing backup and disaster recovery within your IT strategy
While backup ensures your data is kept safe and can be recovered, disaster recovery ensures your company continues to function during and after a disaster.
Why voice still anchors customer experience in SA
Voice is still the primary channel customers use when they need something resolved or when things go wrong, says Vanda Dickson, business development manager at Smartz Solutions.
Evaluating Tim Sykes’ trading education platforms through an IT lens
Understanding the distinction between system capability and human application provides a more balanced assessment of digital trading platforms.
Haibot launches as agentic intelligence platform, enabling businesses to activate AI that actually works
The IaaS platform is designed to help businesses move beyond AI experimentation and into measurable execution through modular, agent-driven automation.