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Ransomware: what it is and why it’s your problem Thembekile Olivia Mayayise, University of the Witwatersrand Ransomware is a type of…

For as long as humans have buried their dead, they’ve dreamed of keeping them close. The ancient Fayum portraits –…

When taxpayers dispute an assessment, the expectation is straightforward: either the taxpayer wins and the assessment is reduced, or the…

Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are…

Eighteen months ago, it was plausible that artificial intelligence might take a different path than social media. Back then, AI’s…

Recently, the conversation around cybersecurity has changed. It’s no longer confined to the CTO or CIO’s office – it has…

In the past decade, our financial systems have become more digitally interconnected than ever before. Convenience and speed now come…

South Africa enters 2026 with high commodity prices, reliable electricity, stable finances, and lower interest rates, creating the strongest foundation…

South Africa’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation. Across the globe, industries are rapidly integrating…

In artificial intelligence, 2025 marked a decisive shift. Systems once confined to research labs and prototypes began to appear as…

By Gijsbert Hoogendoorn, University of Johannesburg; Anneli Douglas, University of Pretoria, and Greg Richards, Tilburg University Creative tourism is a…

Australia’s decision to ban children under 16 from social media, with Denmark eyeing similar measures for under-15s, has reignited a…

The logistics sector is entering a defining era where digitalisation is essential for survival, not just a competitive edge. As…

Every generation inherits a different kind of economy. For my generation in South Africa, we’re witnessing something remarkable: The birth…

 In many small businesses, the owner often starts out as the bookkeeper, the customer-service desk, the IT technician and the…

Emerging middle-power countries like South Africa, India and Brazil face growing inequalities. At the same time, everyday lives are becoming…

Local government is the frontline of service delivery in South Africa. It is where citizens experience the state most directly…

If you’re a member of a medical scheme, you should know about Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs). These are the benefits…

I’ve just returned from Dreamforce 2025 in San Francisco, where leaders from around the world were talking about what comes…

Telkom released its interim results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2025. On the surface, the headline number is…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising healthcare as profoundly as the discovery of antibiotics or the invention of the stethoscope. From…

The humming of a laptop fan was the only sound in the small bedroom on a farm in East London,…

 By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s people will live in cities. South Africa is already feeling that pull as more…

AI in the courtroom: the dangers of using ChatGTP in legal practice in South Africa Jacques Matthee, University of the Free…

Social media has reached more than half (63.9%) of the world’s population since it got started in 1996. Social network…