The author, Celeste Labuschagne A pattern is emerging within our schooling system that needs highlighting as South Africa faces its next major technology decision. In coding and robotics, with the best intentions, directives were given, curriculum was developed and then the move forward-stalled. We are beginning to see take shape again with AI. Globally, the…
Mr Falana urged both the African Commission and the South African government to hold perpetrators of xenophobic attacks accountable. Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), demanding that the xenophobic violence in South Africa be officially declared a grievous violation of human rights. “The several xenophobic…
As South Africa prepares to participate in the 2026 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Summit, government says it will reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism as a key driver of implementation-based cooperation to tackle global environmental and climate challenges. This is the message that Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, will deliver to about 40…
SEOUL, South Korea — Rivals. Neighbors. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It’s a storied sporting narrative, but one that has rarely carried such meaning. A North Korean women’s soccer team will take the field Wednesday in South Korea, becoming the first sports team from the…
Toyota South Africa has officially announced local pricing for its first battery-electric vehicle, the bZ4X. The country’s dominant automotive brand, which produces local staples like the Hilux, Corolla Cross, and Fortuner at its Prospecton plant in Durban, will sell the imported electric crossover for R1.18 million. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: AI…
Cynthia Lesufi is looking to be the next secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union. Seasoned ICT policymaker and diplomat Cynthia Lesufi is the first woman contesting for the role of secretary-general (SG) of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), for the 2027-2030 term. Established in 1977, the ATU is a specialised agency of the African Union…
An employee smiles while looking at her mobile phone in front of a digital board showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the Korea Exchange (KRX) in Seoul, South Korea, on April 21, 2026. Chris Jung | Nurphoto | Getty Images North Asian markets are outperforming those in the south of the continent,…
The sheer scale of the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on South African internet infrastructure in recent days does not make sense considering the relatively small amounts the attackers are trying to extort. A senior South African network security specialist, who asked for anonymity given the nature of his work, told TechCentral on Tuesday that the…
Mozilla has confirmed that it will officially launch its free virtual private network (VPN) feature in South Africa in June 2026. Embedded directly within the Firefox internet browser, the service will allow local users to mask their IP addresses and encrypt their online browsing traffic without the need to download external applications or software extensions….
The Western Cape Government, Department of Infrastructure implemented Bentley Systems’ AI-powered Blyncsy technology to monitor approximately 5,000 kilometers of roadway to detect critical infrastructure issues. (Image courtesy of Bentley Systems) Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced a landmark partnership with the Western Cape Government, Department of Infrastructure to implement…
