Science/Tech – News South Africa

Spar readies new SAP rollout amid KZN woes

Thursday at 09:43 AM, via ITWeb

The new system will streamline finance functions by eliminating manual processes in claims, settlement and reconciliation, says the retailer.

Humans Prefer To Walk Anticlockwise, Scientists Find

Thursday at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

fjo3 shares a report from The Guardian: Tests reveal that when people are ambling about, they have a natural tendency to turn to the left and walk in an anticlockwise direction. “If you simply ask someone to start walking, whether they are wandering around a museum, a supermarket, or even an empty room, it is surprisingly likely that they will drift counterclockwise,” said Dr Inaki Echeverria...

South African start-up Subverted challenges norms of proactive security at ITWeb Security Summit 2026

Thursday at 08:34 AM, via ITWeb

The company announced Proactive, a unified offensive security platform in private beta, alongside new releases inside Subverted Academy – the company’s cyber skills development solution.

What SA businesses should look for when searching for the best web design agency

Thursday at 08:32 AM, via ITWeb

Woww creates websites that are not only visually polished, but strategically built to help businesses attract, convert and retain customers.

Why a payments company tracks South Africa’s financial pulse

Thursday at 08:28 AM, via TechCentral

Altron FinTech’s household resilience index gives merchants and lenders early warning of consumer financial strain.

AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

Thursday at 07:44 AM, via TechCentral

AI mania has lifted global markets to record highs, but fears are growing of a speculative bubble and looming power constraints.

Trouble at Xbox

Thursday at 07:26 AM, via TechCentral

Microsoft’s Xbox division is reportedly planning major layoffs next month and significant cuts to marketing and other budgets.

Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

Thursday at 07:02 AM, via BBC News

Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens

Thursday at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down

Millions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according toan analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS).

As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, the ground under houses can shrink and drag down a property’s foundations. The...