People ‘n’ Issues

Kids know your
phone secrets

A new Cisco survey of working parents reveals that 85% have shared work devices with their...

83% of people take devices to bed

A survey by NordVPN revealed that the majority of people scroll through social media while in...

Digital identity can transform informal economy

A considerable SMME funding gap in SA could be relieved if informal businesses formalised.

Dark side of pet care poses privacy risk

Big tech is under fire over deceptive 'dark patterns', write KARL BLOM, PRINEIL PADAYACHY, LESEDI MATHUMETSE...

For first time, scientists
X-Ray the atom

Synchrotron X-ray spectroscopy allows atom-level examination of iron and terbium atoms.

User interfaces too complex for many

Researchers find the digital divide is increasing as a result of ease-of-use challenges for those with...

SA music booming, but not for music makers

Artists need a good understanding of the business side of music, Nick Matzukis of the Academy...

Market for mind-reading takes shape

Brain computer interfaces represents an array of technologies that can decode neural signals, writes DR TESS...

ALX and NYDA team up
for youth skills

The partnership, which coincides with World Entrepreneurship Day today, focuses on digital and entrepreneurial skills.

Netflix spotlights SA’s
women movie-makers

The talented individuals and their films both entertain and offer a glimpse into the cultural landscapes...

Rage against the screen

Younger users are done with traditional TV, as they embrace streaming, says LESLIE ADAMS of Reach...

Women redefine the
future of work

Bridging the gender gap and enabling women to take on leadership, CCI and CareerBox aim to...

Women in science: more than about parity

Women leaders bring much-needed talents and insights to science and technology, writes DR RAKESHNIE RAMOUTAR-PRIESCHL, head...

When women hurt women in the workplace

Ahead of Women's Day in South Africa, the reality of female workplace dynamics is unpacked by...

SA online buying
behaviour shifts

Growth doesn’t lie in increasing demand, but by catering for a broader set of shopper preferences,...

Scams target Paris Olympic Games

From fake merch to fake tickets to fake cellular plans, the cyber criminals are out in...

Sextortion epidemic
plagues teens

A surge in sextortion cases targeting teenagers worldwide calls for greater awareness and preventive measures, writes...

Make every role a sustainability role

All businesses must accept that no one is spared from climate change, writes LINDA SAUNDERS, Salesforce...

Beware tax scammers

As the 2024 tax season gets under way, it’s essential to be extra vigilant, writes CAREY...

Data repatriation has begun

A global move of strategic data from the cloud back to the internal network is under...