A former member of the European Parliament was hacked with Pegasus spyware while serving on a committee investigating surveillance by the tool’s Israeli creator, a Canadian research group has found. The iPhone of Greek investigative journalist Stelios Kouloglou, who served as an MEP from 2015 to 2024, was infected at least three times with Pegasus…
South African investment firm Stocks & Strauss closed its University Technology Fund II at ZAR400 million, or about $24 million, to back startups linked to local universities and alumni networks. The close brings total capital across the firm’s university-linked early-stage investment platform to more than ZAR700 million. The platform is designed to help commercialise innovation…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on Chinese medical device and healthcare technology manufacturer Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics to consider expanding its footprint in South Africa through manufacturing, assembly and localisation opportunities. “We would also welcome discussions around expanding local operations, developing regional service and training centres, and exploring opportunities for medical technology manufacturing, assembly and…
React Native remains one of the most widely used mobile development frameworks, powering many production applications across industries. However, it is still frequently debated through assumptions that do not fully reflect how it is used in modern enterprise environments. In 2026, the most important question is no longer whether React Native can perform at scale….
China’s LineShine overtakes US-based El Capitan as most powerful supercomputer, according to the TOP500 list. Published On 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026 China has displaced the United States on an influential ranking of the world’s fastest supercomputers, underscoring Beijing’s growing capability to compete with the world’s leading superpower in cutting-edge technology. China’s LineShine is the…
Prediction platform says it will seek employment information for markets at ‘heightened’ risk of manipulation. Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026 Prediction market company Kalshi has announced a series of measures to prevent insider trading following allegations of market manipulation on the platform and rival sites, including a requirement that some users disclose their…
Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology operating on the margins of business. Across industries, AI systems are rapidly becoming part of daily operations, transforming productivity, automating workflows, and reshaping how companies approach growth, labor, and decision-making. For executives and investors, the debate has largely shifted from whether AI matters to how quickly it…
The South African Broadcasting Corporation has appointed Dr. Vuyo Nyembezi as group executive: Technology, effective 15 May 2026, as the public broadcaster accelerates its digital transformation and modernisation strategy. Dr. Nyembezi’s has been appointed as group executive: technology at SABC. Source: SABC. Nyembezi brings more than two decades of experience in the broadcasting sector, including…
Nairobi — Much of the conversations around the future of technology is shaped by what we can see the apps we use, the platforms we engage with and the innovations redefining how we live and work. Artificial intelligence, fintech and immersive digital experiences dominate headlines and capture our imagination. But the true story of technological…
South African organisations are increasingly questioning whether major enterprise technology decisions should continue to be driven by vendor timelines rather than business priorities, as pressure grows to reduce costs, manage risk, and show clearer returns on technology investment. Across industries, businesses running platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and VMware are reassessing traditional support and upgrade…
