Author: Amy Musgrave

MPs have questioned the viability of Broadband Infraco as it pushes to win back business and secure government guarantees.

National treasury has stepped in to assist the state-owned broadcasting signal distributor.

Layered digital identity systems emerge after sharp increase in South Africa’s real-time ID verification fees.

Estonia’s digital ID success offers South Africa clear lessons on trust, governance and inclusive design.

Government is seeking to boost local automotive manufacturing while Chinese brands weigh investment versus market risks.

As storage prices fall, South Africa’s renewables are pivoting from variable output to dependable, dispatchable power.

Electricity market liberalisation, new trading rules and grid reform will define renewable energy progress in 2026.

Educated youth in high-income nations face growing automation risks as AI disrupts skilled entry-level roles.

Solar parks and grid-scale batteries are set to deliver significant new capacity to South Africa’s grid in 2026.

Investment is pouring into renewable energy, but grid expansion will determine whether momentum can be sustained.