Microsoft shares jumped 15% after cloud guidance eased fears that its AI spending had outrun demand.
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Nedbank has appointed Nikos Angelopoulos, formerly MTN Group’s CIO, to the same role at the bank.
Eskom recorded a daily energy availability factor of 80.24% on 20 July, its best single day since 20 September 2017.
The transmission operator will own the assets outright, reversing a plan approved by the energy minister in December.
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Safety researchers warn touchscreen-heavy dashboards increase distraction, reaction times and crash risk for drivers globally.
AI data centres are starving the rest of the market of RAM and other components, pushing up the price of PCs, servers and everyday electronics.
Short-form content is developing as a new paradigm that traditional broadcasters and streamers are taking seriously.
Trade minister Parks Tau has appointed a new SEZ advisory board, blending government, business and technology expertise.
Smart meter installations are lagging sharply, undermining Eskom’s ability to end load reduction timeously.
Starlink’s proposed entry into South Africa is facing mounting political backlash, driven by concerns over owner Elon Musk’s conduct and public statements.
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The cryptocurrency market was eagerly awaiting bitcoin’s “halving” on Friday. Here’s what history suggests may happen next.
Apple has removed WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China after being ordered to do so.
Netflix has unexpectedly announced that it will stop reporting subscriber numbers each quarter.
Intel has become the first company to assemble one of ASML’s new “High NA EUV” lithography machines.
As Covid-19 vaccination rates allow for more of a return to normal, an obvious question is, what’s next for Zoom? The answer could be a lot more than video chat.
Herd immunity is no longer a discussion the world – or South Africa – should be having. We should start to avoid using that term in the context of Sars-CoV-2, because it’s unlikely to materialise in our lifetimes. By Shabir A Madhi.
