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Thu, April 4th, 14:15 · Brandon Gregory

TomTom reveals South Africa’s most congested cities

TomTom, the global positioning system (GPS) device manufacturer and software developer, has revealed South Africa’s most congested cities through its 2012 traffic congestion index. → Read more
Thu, April 4th, 09:13 · Gabriella Mulligan

Apple to launch iTV, iRing remote – rumours

Apple may be developing an iTV together with a ring-shaped controller for launch later this year, according to the latest reports. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 05:27 · Nanine Steenkamp

Invisible cloak more than a Harry Potter fantasy

An invisible cloak is no longer a fantasy item after American scientists succeeded in creating the first concealed-to-the-naked-eye garment in a microwave light laboratory. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 13:35 · Brandon Gregory

RadioAstron agreement signed between Russia and South Africa

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has signed an agreement with the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) which will see the latter provide hardware for upgrading the antenna or tracking station for compatibility with the RadioAstron satellite, with SANSA) operating the tracking station while maintaining hardware. → Read more
Mon, April 1st, 14:24 · Gabriella Mulligan

Robo-ant colony developed by scientists

Scientists have created a colony of robots which behave like ants, able to intercommunicate and work together. → Read more
Thu, March 28th, 07:33 · Vincent Matinde

Nigeria Ondo state spent US$6 million on smartcard project

Ondo State in Nigeria has spent NGN950 million (US$6 million) to deploy a smartcard for the Welfare Services Management named Kaaddi Igbe-Ayo. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 09:08 · Gabriella Mulligan

SKA telescope unfeasible using current tech

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope is not feasible with current technologies, according to an IBM expert. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 09:03 · Richard Cutcher

Ghana university sees future in space and technology

The All Nations University College, in Koforidua, Ghana, is prioritising space science and technology and is ready to launch its first satellite. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 08:15 · Richard Cutcher

8,000 Americans chosen to wear Google Glass

The first 8,000 people to wear the much anticipated Google Glasses have been picked by the web giant to be part of the first mass-scale testing. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 06:07 · Tom Jackson

KWS implements new anti-poaching technology

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is to implement new anti-poaching technology to help rangers evaluate and improve the effectiveness of law enforcement patrols in the country’s national parks. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 15:07 · Brandon Gregory

Brenda Fassie hologram causes mixed Twitter reaction

The late Brenda Fassie’s holographic projection, which was supposed be a resurrection of the singer, has had fans saying it was poorly executed. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 11:36 · Elly Okutoyi

Billboard that turns air into water

Researchers have come up with a billboard that converts air humidity in the atmosphere into clean drinking water by use of filters and condensers. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 11:33 · Nanine Steenkamp

South African scientist to build digital brain

A South African scientist is working on the development of a digital brain as part of a project to detect the procession of mental disorders. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 14:51 · Richard Cutcher

Quantum computing takes another step forward

Global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin are set to become the first business to apply quantum computing commercially. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 10:51 · Nanine Steenkamp

Infrared activated for mamba search

Infrared cameras were installed at the Pretoria Zoo, in Gauteng, South Africa, yesterday (Thursday) to track down a black mamba snake which escaped last week. → Read more
Thu, March 21st, 13:24 · Tefo Mohapi

EMEA CIOs to spend more on IT in 2013, report predicts

A research report reveals approximately 71 per cent of chief information officers (CIOs) in the Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA) region are forecasted to increase investment in IT this year. → Read more
Thu, March 21st, 12:27 · Kamau Mbote

KWS installs CCTV cameras at Tsavo to curb poaching

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has installed CCTV cameras that will help track movements of targeted animals as the poaching menace devastates Kenya’s wildlife. → Read more
Thu, March 21st, 09:01 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA’s Bottomline developing prototypes for world-first display

South African digital design and development studio Bottomline Interactive is in the process of developing Truto One, its global groundbreaking transparent display, in three prototypes for local and international release after the successful demonstration at the CeBIT conference earlier this month. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 14:32 · Nanine Steenkamp

Skin deep mobile device simplifies blood testing

A small, skin-entering blood testing device which sends results instantly to users’ mobile phones is undergoing testing, offering a solution to patients whose conditions require frequent monitoring. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 07:42 · Vincent Matinde

Face Technologies denies supplying faulty voter kits in Kenya

South African firm Face Technologies has denied it supplied faulty biometric kits for the elections in Kenya. → Read more