Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is officially expanding its reach to the Apple ecosystem, with an Apple Arcade Edition scheduled for release on February 5th. Developed through a collaboration between Behaviour Interactive and Firaxis Games, this latest entry in the iconic strategy franchise allows subscribers to experience the full depth of empire-building on their preferred Apple…
MTN SA Foundation donates digital devices to schools in under-resourced communities. MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has provided digital devices to selected schools nationwide as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign, aimed at improving access to digital learning. The devices are being provided to schools as support for…
Oracle chairman Larry Ellison. Robert Galbraith/Reuters Oracle was sued on Wednesday by bondholders who say they suffered losses because the company chaired by billionaire Larry Ellison concealed its need to sell significant additional debt to build out its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The proposed class action was filed in a New York state court in Manhattan…
South African businesses that rely on moving goods are bracing for a year of rapid transformation in logistics. From AI-powered networks to climate-driven disruptions, companies that plan for resilience and sustainability will gain a competitive edge in 2026. Artificial intelligence, automation, and predictive routing are no longer back-office efficiency tools—they’re central to logistics strategy. These…
Tesla will discontinue the option to purchase its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package for a one-time $8,000 fee, transitioning the feature to a strictly subscription-based model after February 14. CEO Elon Musk announced the update on X, though he did not specify if the current pricing – presently $99 per month or $999 annually – will…
ITWeb contributor Phillip de Wet. What happens if the United Kingdom blocks X? Last week that was a silly question, on which bookmakers offered silly odds. On Monday, a member of Cabinet stood in the UK Parliament and vowed to – within days – activate legislation that would leave X and its users open to…
Anja Bates, head of data at Pnet A new report from Pnet shows that software development jobs are highly available but there is little competition for them among jobseekers. The difference between the number of software developers needed in the economy versus the number of qualified individuals applying for roles is so significant that there…
CES 2026 has distinguished itself from previous years by showcasing a surge of humanoid and humanoid-like robots performing genuinely practical tasks. Among the most intriguing entries is Switchbot’s Onero H1, a domestic robot helper that successfully bridges the gap between smart home expertise and advanced robotics. Unlike many experimental prototypes, the company has confirmed that…
Sage Copilot has been deployed in Sage Operations to bolster manufacturing and distribution teams within the supply chain. Sage has deployed its Copilot in Sage Operations (formerly Sage Distribution and Manufacturing Operations) to help make supply chains more efficient. The Copilot surfaces timely insight on key operational, fulfilment and customer issues. Sage Operations is a…
Wikipedia on Thursday unveiled partnerships with several big tech companies including Microsoft, Meta and Amazon, marking a major step up in the non-profit’s ability to monetise tech firms’ reliance on its content. Wikimedia Foundation, the operator of the online encyclopaedia, said it also signed on AI start-up Perplexity and France’s Mistral AI, among other firms,…
