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Innovate Durban extends application deadline for 2025 Start-Up Support Programme
Innovate Durban has extended the application deadline for its 2025 Start-Up Support Programme, offering mentorship to young South African innovators
Outrage as laptops stolen from school’s newly established cyberlab
A rural school in KwaZulu-Natal faces a setback as its newly established cyberlab was robbed of 20 laptops and essential IT equipment, prompting calls for urgent police action and community involvement.
How Namibia has set the pace for Africa's green industrial revolution
Namibia is home to the world’s first facility to produce iron with zero emissions, by using hydrogen. The achievements bears testament to what the continent can achieve in the green-energy space
Challenges facing NSFAS: higher education and training committee members voice concerns
Amidst criticism from committee members, NSFAS’s acting CEO Waseem Carrim outlines a plan for stability and efficiency, acknowledging the challenges faced by the institution.
Meta fights back: New tools and tricks to outsmart the scam squad
As scams grow in sophistication, Meta's initiative offers proactive measures to disrupt scam networks and protect users.
Game On! Durban students level up at global 72-hour Ludum Dare challenge
Game design and development students from IIE-Vega’s Durban campus took part in a challenge to build a working video game from scratch in just 72 hours.
Everything you need to know about FlySafair's R11 ticket sale
Get ready for FlySafair's incredible R11 birthday ticket sale. This is how to navigate the online waiting rooms and booking.
South African Airways restores systems within hours following major cyberattack
South African Airways has experienced a major cyber incident, disrupting critical services.
End of an era: Microsoft retires Skype in favor of Teams
Microsoft bids farewell to Skype, the pioneer of online communication.
Driving towards a cashless future: South Africa's card payments boom
Discover how South Africa's card payment market is on track to reach R2. 9 trillion by 2025, driven by a surge in digital payment adoption and evolving consumer habits.
Cashless future: South Africans drive card payment boom towards R2. 9 trillion milestone
South Africa's card payments market poised for substantial growth through 2029
MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan
MMA will feature six events in its Asian Games debut and be classed as a discipline under combat sports.
South African businesses face obsolescence by ignoring WhatsApp – The key to modern customer engagement
South African companies are clinging to outdated customer contact methods, risking their market positions.
Esports takes centre stage at Comic Con Cape Town 2025
Discover how Comic Con Cape Town 2025 is elevating the gaming landscape with its inaugural student gaming tournament, reflecting the rise of esports in South Africa's educational institutions.
Harnessing South Africa’s AI investments for a skills revolution
On 15 April 2025, South Africa marked a pivotal moment in its technological journey as Premier Alan Winde convened the inaugural Premier’s Council on Skills to address the transformative impact of AI on the workforce.
Comic Con Cape Town hosts student gaming tournament
Comic Con Cape Town 2025 is set to elevate its gaming profile with the introduction of a student gaming tournament, showcasing the growing impact of esports in South African education.
Face the future: how facial recognition is set to transform air travel in South Africa
By leveraging facial recognition technology, travellers can bypass the need for physical documents and enjoy a smooth, frictionless airport experience from start to finish.
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Do You Know Your Network? Part 3: Switches, VLANs, Wireless, and the Art of Structured Connectivity
Are you aware of the pivotal role routers play in your network? How to choose, configure, and manage your routers to enhance your business's connectivity and security.
Drones help intercept over 1,000 undocumented migrants at Beitbridge
Border Management Authority commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato highlights the successful use of drones in intercepting over 1,000 undocumented migrants during the Easter weekend, addressing the ongoing challenges of illegal migration into South Africa.
Drones enhancing Border Management Authority’s fight against illegal migration
The Border Management Authority is leveraging drone technology to combat illegal migration into South Africa, enhancing operational effectiveness and enabling targeted interventions against facilitators.
Humanoid robots stride into the future with world's first half-marathon
The 21-kilometre event held in the Chinese capital's E-Town -- a state-backed high-tech manufacturing hub -- was billed as a groundbreaking effort.
Samsung A-Series enters new era of 'Awesome Intelligence' with AI-powered A26, A36, and A56
Are you ready for a smartphone revolution? Samsung's Galaxy A-Series just got smarter with AI-powered features in the new A26, A36, and A56, making advanced technology accessible to all South Africans.
Jamie Thurston Wyngaard: South African innovator honoured at Global Forty Under 40 Awards
Jamie Thurston Wyngaard, Chief Experience Officer of Loop, has been awarded the Global Forty Under 40 Award in Dubai, recognising his contributions to innovation and economic inclusion in South Africa.
Global tech stocks drop as ASML warning adds to Nvidia curbs
US government restrictions on Nvidia chips and ASML's disappointing report have caused a staggering $155 billion drop in market value, signalling a turbulent time for the semiconductor sector.