The ultimate goal of a romance scam is to gain the victim’s trust and steal their money or identity.

Microsoft Fabric unifies analytics, governance and AI readiness into a single platform.

Complexity and cost don’t have to exclude everyday users from business intelligence tools.

A gauge of expected volatility for the rand versus the dollar is at its lowest level since the turn of the century.

AI is proving useful for two prominent security companies in proactively combatting home burglaries and robberies.

Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more this December.

Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap water

High levels of a toxic “forever chemical” have been found in cereal products across Europe because of its presence in pesticides.

The most contaminated food is breakfast cereal, according to a study by Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN), with average concentrations 100 times higher than in...

In a strategic move reshaping Africa’s digital landscape, Vodacom Group has announced a R36 billion deal to acquire a controlling 55% stake in Kenya’s pioneering telecom and fintech leader, Safaricom. The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, marks a strategic consolidation of Vodacom’s power in East Africa’s high-growth markets. Vodacom will purchase a 15% share from the […]

Safaricom, Kenya’s biggest company by market capitalisation, accounts for a lion’s share of daily trading volumes on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

Vodacom will take majority control of Safaricom in a R36-billion deal, boosting group revenue and deepening its African expansion.

Emerging middle-power countries like South Africa, India and Brazil face growing inequalities. At the same time, everyday lives are becoming more and more digital – from paying bills and reading news to contacting companies and services. Ways need to be found to include everyone in the online world, regardless of how much money they have. […]

If you’re thinking it’s time to upgrade your golf game with a Garmin launch monitor and simulator, you’ve come to the right place.

Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay and science correspondent Hannah Devlin to hear about three eye-catching stories from the week, including a study showing that the brain has five ‘eras’, with adult mode not starting until our early 30s. Also on the agenda is new research showing the shingles vaccine not only protects against dementia but could actually slow...

It borders Brazil, but French Guiana is now a remote outpost of the EU. It is home to Europe’s only spaceport, some of the most biodiverse forest on the planet and a military mission that is testing the limits of western power

Above me, a ceiling of rough wooden branches and tarp. To my right, an officer in the French Foreign Legion types up the daily situation report. In front of me a French...

Department of Transport spokesperson Collen Msibi says the department has made significant progress in clearing the driving licence production backlog.

Vanguard has finally moved into the crypto ETF landscape. For years, this $11 trillion asset manager has wanted nothing to do with crypto. But with BlackRock’s IBIT becoming one of the most successful ETF launches in history, Vanguard is changing its tune. Opening the gates for clients to purchase spot ETFs for BTC, ETH, SOL, […]

Adapt IT Telecoms on how thousand-plus customer data points are reshaping engagement, operations and growth.

With the right geospatial intelligence, retailers can build systems that support exceptional customer experience.

Top software firms don’t optimise the “happy path”; they engineer the exceptions, where real-world complexity happens, says BBD.

NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced the launch of four next-generation autonomous Cyber Defense Centers powered by AI technologies in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Noida and Mumbai, with two additional centers set to open in Birmingham (UK) in Dec 2025 and Dallas (USA) by Jan 2026.