The global ransomware attack called “WannaCry” could have been avoided, or at least made much less serious, if people (and companies) kept their computer software up to date. The attack’s spread demonstrates
African Media Entertainment has made an offer to acquire financial news website Moneyweb in a deal worth as much as R29,6m. The deal, if it gets approved, will lead to Moneyweb’s delisting. In a statement issued after markets closed on
JSE-listed speciality finance company Capital Appreciation has acquired financial technology firm Synthesis for R132,1m. Synthesis is a specialised fintech company that provides software development, consulting and integration
Nuclear energy in South Africa is a hotly contested issue — so much so that a court recently ruled against the government’s plans to issue a contract for the construction of eight new nuclear power stations. The ruling appeared to have delivered
The newly reinstated head of South Africa’s power utility has been accused of attempting to influence a former minister, reversed plans to close power plants that his predecessor claimed weren’t needed, and set the country’s ruling party
Apple plans to announce an update to its laptop line-up at an annual conference for app developers in early June, a move that could help offset new competition from Microsoft as well as declining iPad sales. The company is planning three
The ANC has told President Jacob Zuma’s government that it should rescind a decision to reappoint Brian Molefe as CEO of state power utility Eskom, party secretary-general Gwede Mantashe said. ANC officials told the government of their
There’s a blame game brewing over who’s responsible for the massive cyberattack that infected hundreds of thousands of computers around the world since late last week Microsoft is pointing its finger at the US
The rise of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could relegate central banks to the sidelines unless they confront the challenges that digital currencies bring: decentralised financial dealings, anonymous transfers and the
Google’s artificial intelligence software is already inside Android phones, smart speakers and watches. At the Google I/O conference this week, it plans to bring it to at least three more places: iPhones, coffee tables and kitchens.