Why your tracking system fails the moment it matters most

Why your tracking system fails the moment it matters most

Most tracking systems are designed to operate in stable environments, where connectivity is assumed and visibility is continuous. That assumption no longer holds. In South Africa, the communication layer that underpins asset tracking is increasingly being targeted as part of the attack itself. What was designed as an enabler of visibility has become a point…

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AI wealth must benefit the public, South Korea’s deputy PM says

AI wealth must benefit the public, South Korea’s deputy PM says

Bae Kyung-Hoon, South Korea’s science and ICT minister, speaks during a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, April 27, 2026. Google DeepMind is teaming up with South Korea on the country’s K-Moonshot project, which uses AI to solve complex scientific problems. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg…

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Incoming lottery operator bets on tech innovation

Incoming lottery operator bets on tech innovation

The national lottery’s focus on innovation is influenced by SA’s evolving consumer behaviour. Incoming National Lottery operator Sizekhaya is preparing a digital overhaul of South Africa’s lottery ecosystem through technology partnerships and a new omni-channel gaming platform to modernise player experiences. In May 2025, Sizekhaya was named the successful bidder for SA’s fourth National Lottery…

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Justice Department deletes press releases on charges against Jan. 6 rioters

Justice Department deletes press releases on charges against Jan. 6 rioters

The Justice Department has removed press releases detailing the charges against hundreds of individuals who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot from its website, the department confirmed Friday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Nothing ‘quiet’ about it,” the DOJ Rapid Response X account…

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real work from day one

real work from day one

Most graduate programmes promise exposure, mentorship and responsibility. The BBD Grad Programme is built around all three – but its real difference is that graduates do not wait on the sidelines before their careers begin. A first year in the industry From day one, BBD graduates join as full-time employees and are placed into live…

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PayShap moves beyond peer-to-peer payments

PayShap moves beyond peer-to-peer payments

QR payments and request-to-pay services are expected to accelerate PayShap’s expansion into daily retail transactions. South African instant payments platform PayShap is shifting its focus beyond peer-to-peer transfers, as it pushes to expand adoption across merchant payments, e-commerce and everyday transactions. According to a statement, the next phase of growth for the real-time payments platform…

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With Ebola “spreading rapidly” in Congo, WHO upgrades national risk level to “very high”

With Ebola “spreading rapidly” in Congo, WHO upgrades national risk level to “very high”

The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo is “spreading rapidly” and now poses a “very high” risk at the national level. Authorities in northeastern Congo on Friday also banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom…

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Reunert ICT shines as cable slump drags profit

Reunert ICT shines as cable slump drags profit

Reunert CEO Anthonie de Beer. Image: Reunert JSE-listed industrial and technology group Reunert posted a 23% decline in operating profit for the six months to 31 March 2026, with weakness in its power cable businesses overshadowing solid performances from its ICT and Applied Electronics segments and a 41% jump in operating profit at its Defence…

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