New research from the University of the Witwatersrand offers a fresh explanation for one of the most-discussed questions in AI: why large language models develop structured, increasingly capable behaviour as they grow in scale. The answer, the Wits team argues, lies in a process that also governs how human children acquire language – and how…
Salvador Anglada Optasia, the fintech that listed on the JSE in November, has delivered a set of maiden annual results that comfortably exceed the guidance it gave investors at the time of its R23.5-billion listing. Revenue jumped 76% to US$265.4-million for the year ended 31 December 2025, while normalised net income rose 57% to $57.8-million….
Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to launch a standalone AI-powered “personal health coach,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The strategic pivot follows a recent internal reorganization where Services Chief Eddy Cue took over the company’s health division. Read: iPhone 17e to retain $599 entry price with major internals boost Unofficially dubbed “Health+,” the unannounced service…
NSFAS board acting chairperson Dr Mugwena Maluleke. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is in the process of robust upgrades to its accommodation portal, it has revealed. This, as student accommodation has become a contentious issue over the years, with some students often left stranded at various points during the academic year. The accommodation…
Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa’s longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, these misunderstood snakes are vital players in their ecosystems. They keep rodent populations in check and, in turn, help to protect crops and limit disease spread. The species ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal to Somalia and south into…
Brad Gilmour, director at RegCom As many organisations faced growing uncertainty around the sustainability of state-linked services, the company stepped in with a compliant, technology-driven alternative for digitally verifiable communications. This ensured continuity at a time when others were struggling to maintain service. The company’s Registered Email™ and Registered SMS™ services have continued without interruption,…
