‘The era of impunity is over’: What next for big tech after landmark social media verdict?
The ruling could be the beginning of the end of the social media era as we know it, writes the BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman.
Science/Tech
Firms forge partnership to curb deepfakes in SA
The integration will help financial institutions identify AI-generated impersonations and synthetic media in real-time.
AI must follow, not replace, the fundamentals of identity
Quinton Hughes of Integralis IT Consultancy will explain how companies should adapt their AI approach at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 in Johannesburg.
Saatva HD Mattress Review: A Solution for Heavy-Bodied Sleepers
With latex, coils, and a thoughtful build, the Saatva HD tackles a problem the industry often ignores.
Mobilising Power BI – MCi helps turn data into action
Microsoft’s Power BI enables companies to accelerate their journey towards data-driven decision-making, says MCi.
Juries Take the Lead in the Push for Child Online Safety
A pair of verdicts held social media companies accountable for harming young users, highlighting a growing backlash as Congress struggles to pass legislation.
Operational continuity in public digital infrastructure: Why supplier failure is a governance issue, not just an IT risk
Supplier failure is a governance issue, not just an IT risk.
In ‘The AI Doc,’ Sam Altman and Dario Amodei Go on the Record
“The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist” tries to cover so much that it ends up being more confusing than clarifying, but parts are fascinating.
The Government’s Shittiest Website
For more than 30 years, the US Postal Service has sent people who need to change their addresses to MyMove. Experts say the site uses dark patterns to trap visitors in an online purgatory of “deals.”
Durban’s finance leaders are done with AI theatre
Durban’s finance leaders have seen enough AI demos – now they want systems that act on real data, says Sage.
The conflict of interest at the heart of PayShap’s slow adoption
PayShap will only truly work when it reaches critical mass. Three years in, is that it hasn’t done so. Here’s why.
FirstRand ups stake in AI-led fintech Optasia
The financial institution acquires an additional 6% stake in the fintech firm, bringing its shareholding to 26.1%.
Africa powers mobile money to $2-trillion milestone
Global mobile money transactions surpassed $2-trillion in 2025, doubling in just four years, with Africa driving the growth.
The R16-billion tech giant hiding in plain sight
Datatec’s 361% five-year total shareholder return puts it among the best-performing tech stocks on the JSE.
Melania Trump Welcomes Humanoid Robot At White House Summit
Longtime Slashdot reader theodp writes: In Melania and the Robot, the New York Times reports on First Lady Melania Trump’s inaugural Fostering the Future Together Coalition Summit, which brought together international leaders, First Spouses from around the world, tech leaders, educators, and nonprofits to collaborate on practical solutions that expand access to educational tools while...
Keys to the kingdom
As cyber risks evolve and industry standards shift, the Public Key Infrastructure industry needs to evolve too.
Connectivity: Cheap wins the quote; reliable wins the renewal
When it comes to connectivity, reliability should not be viewed as a technical specification alone; it is a commercial strategy.
Defend your cloud with Altron Digital Business
Altron Digital Business helps organisations protect cloud workloads with Microsoft Defender managed services.
Our Pride In Being South African Is The Glue That Holds Us Together
The release of the latest South Africa Social Cohesion Index comes at an important moment for the country as South Africans prepare for the local government elections later this year. Understanding the strength of the bonds that hold our society together is essential as communities evaluate leadership, service delivery, and the direction of the country. […]
FirstRand ups stake in Optasia in R1.5-billion deal
FirstRand has deepened its bet on AI fintech Optasia, spending R1.48-billion to lift its stake to 26.1%.
FirstRand Takes Another R1.4 Billion Bet On AI-Led FinTech Optasia
Optasia, an AI-powered financial infrastructure platform serving underbanked customers in emerging markets, notes that FirstRand Limited has increased its shareholding in Optasia to 26.1% through the acquisition of an additional 6% stake. FirstRand acquired 74,103,711 ordinary shares in Optasia at ZAR20.00 on 25 March 2026 from an entity owned by Bassim Haidar, founder and non-executive […]