AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

An AI boom has driven stock markets to record highs and big tech firms are piling hundreds of billions of dollars into new tech, while consumers, workers and businesses are grappling with existential questions unleashed by the likes of ChatGPT and Claude. Some analysts say artificial intelligence will boost productivity and make businesses more profitable….

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Wits CIO Dr Mpofu joins SAICA board

Wits CIO Dr Mpofu joins SAICA board

Wits University CIO Dr Stanley Mpofu. University of Witwatersrand (Wits) chief information officer (CIO) Dr Stanley Mpofu has been appointed to the board of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). SAICA is a professional accounting body and the principal organisation responsible for training, accrediting and regulating chartered accountants in South Africa. Dr Mpofu’s…

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2 men charged after gear stolen from England’s World Cup team ahead of squad’s arrival in Kansas City

2 men charged after gear stolen from England’s World Cup team ahead of squad’s arrival in Kansas City

Two men have been charged after gear was stolen from England’s World Cup team ahead of their arrival in Kansas City, authorities said.  Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced late Saturday night that suspects Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal were charged with one felony count of receiving stolen property. The stolen gear had an estimated value of…

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Hisense, Makro team up for winter laundry promotion

Hisense, Makro team up for winter laundry promotion

As South Africans prepare for the colder winter months, Hisense South Africa has partnered with Makro to make upgrading home laundry appliances simpler and more convenient through its new “One-Stop Winter Warmth” promotion. Running throughout June 2026, the Makro-exclusive campaign offers customers who purchase any participating Hisense front-loader washing machine a range of value-added benefits…

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Child safety platform rolls out across SA schools

Child safety platform rolls out across SA schools

Dr Mashilo Boloka, founder and CEO of OS Lab. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) South African digital safety organisation Online Safety Lab (OS Lab) has partnered with US-based ChildSafe.dev to deploy an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered child safeguarding platform across schools and homes. According to a statement, the partnership will see the deployment of RoseShield, a system-level…

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