German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.
Vox Kiwi: a wireless solution promising a fibre-like experience
Access to stable, reliable, high-speed internet is crucial to participating in the modern economy. Although fibre connectivity offers the highest speeds and reliability, fibre penetration rates unfortunately remain relatively low in South Africa, leaving many would-be customers wanting. Vox recently launched Kiwi, a wireless connectivity solution promising a fibre-like experience with speeds of up to…
Pope Leo moves into papal residence eschewed by Pope Francis
Ten months after taking office, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday finally moved into his apartments in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, a historic papal residence that his predecessor had eschewed. “This afternoon, Pope Leo XIV will take possession of the apartment in the Apostolic Palace, moving, with his closest collaborators, into the spaces previously used by…
South African telescopes reveal a cosmic giant
An international team led by University of Cape Town (UCT) astronomers has revealed the true, massive scale of the Vela Supercluster, a gargantuan cosmic structure previously hidden in a blind spot behind the Milky Way. Utilizing South Africa’s world-class MeerKAT radio telescope and the Southern African Large Telescope (Salt), researchers have finally pierced through the…
Israel bombs Basij checkpoints in Tehran as US, Iran trade fire and jabs | US-Israel war on Iran News
The Israeli military has been pursuing a new war tactic in targeting checkpoints set up in the Iranian capital by the paramilitary Basij force as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the United States launch more attacks. The heavily armed checkpoints, roadblocks and patrols have been ramping up in Tehran and across the country…
ITWeb at 30: From ‘dustbins’ to digital dominance
In this anniversary edition of Real Geeks with Ivan Regasek, the ITWeb CEO talks to Jovan Regasek, founder and executive chairman of ITWeb, about his 60-year career, spanning from his roots in literature and journalism to his transition into science and technology to the first days of ITWeb 30 years ago. #realgeeks #30anniversary #itweb As…
Oil may keep rising despite the biggest release of emergency stockpiles
The oil market sent a clear signal this week that a massive release of stockpiled crude by the U.S. and its allies is nowhere near enough to address the unprecedented supply disruption triggered by the Iran war. More than 30 nations in Europe, North America and Northeast Asia agreed to flood the market with 400…
Rand slumps for second week
The rand weakened on Friday, heading for a second consecutive week of losses as surging energy prices fuelled by conflict in the Middle East rattled global markets and heightened inflation concerns. At 10.05am SAST, the rand traded at R16.94/US$, 0.9% weaker than Thursday’s close. The currency has faced sustained pressure since the US-Israeli war on…
Forced from their homeland after Russia’s invasion, some Ukrainians fear they may never return
So she moved to London from Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa in October 2022 and is now studying to be a lawyer. “It is extremely difficult to achieve something in Ukraine because of all the nepotism and corruption,” said Kulia, 21. Whether Ukrainians will be able to stay in their adopted homelands remains to…
Canal+ app to replace Showmax following unsustainable losses
Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada has confirmed that the company will launch its flagship over-the-top (OTT) platform, the Canal+ app, in South Africa to replace Showmax. The decision follows a formal announcement by MultiChoice on March 5, 2026, to shut down the homegrown streamer after years of accelerating financial losses. Read: Oppo teases ‘zero-feel crease’ for…
