From digital IDs to AI-powered crime fighting, here are the key tech takeaways from Sona 2026.
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While its other segments have showed a relatively muted performance, Cell C’s MVNO business is thriving.
South Africa will push ahead with breaking up Eskom and creating a standalone company to run the transmission grid.
Cell C’s first results as a listed company reveal a cleaner balance sheet but a business still searching for momentum.
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Africa-focused e-commerce retailer Jumia Technologies expects to break even in the last quarter of 2026.
MPs have questioned the viability of Broadband Infraco as it pushes to win back business and secure government guarantees.
Standard Bank has confirmed the phased roll-out of smart ID application and renewal services at select branches.
Court documents show the US-headquartered company’s assets were seized as part of an ongoing legal dispute.
A new app called We Need Milk wants to cure “basket blindness” by showing shoppers the true cost of their groceries.
Absa has tapped the man behind M-Pesa’s continental expansion to lead its personal banking franchise.
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Meta’s WhatsApp has been completely blocked in Russia for allegedly failing to comply with local law.
The EU has charged Meta Platforms with breaching antitrust rules by blocking AI rivals from WhatsApp.
SpaceX has shifted its focus to building a “self‑growing city” on the moon, CEO Elon Musk said at the weekend.
Bithumb accidentally gave away $44-billion worth of bitcoin to customers as promotional rewards.
