Civil society groups warned the move raises concerns about rampant corruption at the state-owned power utility.
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Netstar and Vodacom Business have partnered to offer “free” Wi-Fi to commuters on thousands of minibus taxis.
Shane Chorley has been appointed as the new CEO of Vivica Group-owned fibre telecommunications operator Frogfoot Networks.
South Africa will exempt Eskom from having to report irregular spending to avoid harming the company’s credit rating.
The acting chairman of Icasa, Charley Lewis, has stepped down from the role but will remain on the regulator’s council.
The bank will provide up to R50-million in energy subsidies to qualifying SMEs, allowing them to finance solar installations.
The South African Revenue Service said ongoing power cuts have had a “debilitating” effect on the economy and revenue collection.
The Financial Intelligence Centre has established a forensic unit to help the government fight corruption and prosecute complex financial crimes.
BMW Group-owned Mini has unveiled what it claims is South Africa’s first standalone solar-powered electric vehicle charging station.
MultiChoice Group has created a new technology division, which will be led by Nyiko Shiburi. Other key appointments have been made at SuperSport and elsewhere.