Close Menu
TechCentralTechCentral

    Subscribe to the newsletter

    Get the best South African technology news and analysis delivered to your e-mail inbox every morning.

    Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube LinkedIn
    WhatsApp Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn YouTube
    TechCentralTechCentral
    • News
      Netflix, e.tv look to fill the gap Showmax left behind

      Netflix, e.tv look to fill the gap Showmax left behind

      8 July 2026
      Memo to Eskom: Telkom already lost this fight

      Memo to Eskom: Telkom already lost this fight

      8 July 2026
      R16-billion solar bet exposes South Africa's grid crisis

      R16-billion solar bet exposes South Africa’s grid crisis

      8 July 2026
      Safaricom shareholders to vote on Vodacom's CEO powers

      Safaricom shareholders to vote on Vodacom’s CEO powers

      8 July 2026
      Five provinces are now load reduction-free, says Eskom

      Eskom frees a million customers from load reduction

      8 July 2026
    • World
      Swingeing jobs cuts at Microsoft's Xbox unit

      Swingeing jobs cuts at Microsoft’s Xbox unit

      6 July 2026

      SK Hynix ends Samsung’s 26-year reign at the top

      22 June 2026
      Google on the hook for what its AI tells users, court rules

      Google on the hook for what its AI tells users, court rules

      15 June 2026
      How Russians juggle VPNs to outwit the Kremlin

      How Russians juggle VPNs to outwit the Kremlin

      15 June 2026
      Amazon CEO flagged Anthropic AI risks to Washington - Andy Jassy

      Amazon CEO flagged Anthropic AI risks to Washington

      14 June 2026
    • In-depth
      AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

      AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

      11 June 2026
      Every plug-in hybrid on sale in South Africa, ranked by price - Lamborghini Temerario

      Every plug-in hybrid on sale in South Africa, ranked by price

      7 June 2026
      What Wi-Fi 8 will mean for wireless networks

      What Wi-Fi 8 will mean for wireless networks

      1 June 2026
      Alfa's electric rebel - Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce

      Alfa’s electric rebel

      29 April 2026
      Africa switches on as Europe dims the lights

      Africa switches on as Europe dims the lights

      9 April 2026
    • TCS
      Watts & Wheels S1E7: 'Ferrari's EV breaks the internet'

      Watts & Wheels S1E7: ‘Ferrari’s EV breaks the internet’

      8 July 2026
      TCS+ | How Tracker is turning vehicle data into business strategy - Silvia Schollenberger

      TCS+ | How Tracker is turning vehicle data into business strategy

      1 July 2026
      TCS+ | IBM Bob: an AI-powered 'development partner' for the enterprise - David Spurway

      TCS+ | IBM Bob: an AI-powered development partner for the enterprise

      30 June 2026
      Watts & Wheels S1E6: 'A flawless Alfa and a bakkie that divides'

      Watts & Wheels S1E6: ‘A flawless Alfa and a bakkie that divides’

      17 June 2026
      Watts & Wheels S1E6: 'A flawless Alfa and a bakkie that divides'

      Watts & Wheels S1E5: ‘A Bentley of the bush and a car that swims’

      8 June 2026
    • Opinion
      The author, Fanie van Rooyen

      South Africa can still catch the AI wave – here’s how

      7 July 2026
      The author, Fanie van Rooyen

      The AI utopia South Africa can’t afford

      1 July 2026
      The author, Jannie van Zyl

      South Africa’s broadband future is being decided in orbit, not in Pretoria

      30 June 2026
      The author, Pambos Soteriades

      The pivot South Africa’s MVNOs cannot afford to miss

      23 June 2026
      Brazil's online gambling crackdown is a lesson for South Africa

      Brazil’s online gambling crackdown is a lesson for South Africa

      22 June 2026
    • Company Hubs
      • 1Stream
      • Africa Data Centres
      • AfriGIS
      • Altron Digital Business
      • Altron Document Solutions
      • Altron Group
      • Arctic Wolf
      • Ascent Technology
      • AvertITD
      • BBD
      • Braintree
      • CallMiner
      • CambriLearn
      • CM Telecom
      • Contactable
      • CYBER1 Solutions
      • Digicloud Africa
      • Digimune
      • Domains.co.za
      • ESET
      • Euphoria Telecom
      • HOSTAFRICA
      • Incredible Business
      • iONLINE
      • IQbusiness
      • Iris Network Systems
      • Kaspersky
      • LSD Open
      • Mitel
      • NEC XON
      • Netstar
      • Network Platforms
      • Next DLP
      • Ovations
      • Paracon
      • Paratus
      • Q-KON
      • SevenC
      • SkyWire
      • Solid8 Technologies
      • Telit Cinterion
      • Telviva
      • Tenable
      • Vertiv
      • Videri Digital
      • Vodacom Business
      • Wipro
      • Workday
      • XLink
    • Sections
      • AI and machine learning
      • Banking
      • Broadcasting and Media
      • Cloud services
      • Contact centres and CX
      • Cryptocurrencies
      • Education and skills
      • Electronics and hardware
      • Energy and sustainability
      • Enterprise software
      • Financial services
      • HealthTech
      • Information security
      • Internet and connectivity
      • Internet of Things
      • Investment
      • IT services
      • Lifestyle
      • Policy and regulation
      • Public sector
      • Retail and e-commerce
      • Satellite communications
      • Science
      • SMEs and start-ups
      • Social media
      • Talent and leadership
      • Telecoms
      • Watts & Wheels
    • Events
    • Advertise
    TechCentralTechCentral
    Home » Posts

    As Facebook fades, the Mad Men of advertising stage a comeback

    By Lionel Laurent2 August 2022

    The hold of social media on advertisers is weakening while old-school players in the ad industry are reporting a more upbeat experience.

    High court overturns Gungubele's axeing of Sita board

    Government says it’s serious about fixing the electricity crisis

    By SANews2 August 2022

    Minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele said government is focused on adding as much new generation capacity to the grid as possible, as quickly as possible.

    Intel shares just had their worst month in 20 years

    US seeks to stop TSMC, Intel from investing in China

    By Agency Staff2 August 2022

    Companies that receive funding under a new US programme have to promise not to increase their production of advanced chips in China.

    What tech will look like in 2030 – welcome to metaverse 2.0

    By MTN2 August 2022

    Promoted | The merging of the physical and virtual worlds, known colloquially as the “metaverse”, will have all but taken over by 2030, writes MTN chief digital officer Ernst Fonternel.

    As much as R3.2-billion stolen in latest crypto heist

    By Agency Staff2 August 2022

    US crypto firm Nomad has been hit by a $190-million theft, blockchain researchers said on Tuesday, the latest such heist to hit the digital asset sector this year.

    DStv ordered to reinstate axed eMedia TV channels

    By Duncan McLeod1 August 2022

    The competition appeal court has delivered a victory to e.tv parent eMedia in its fight with MultiChoice over the termination of four of eMedia’s channels on DStv.

    Digital Realty seals blockbuster Teraco acquisition

    By Duncan McLeod1 August 2022

    South Africa’s largest data centre operator, Teraco Data Environments, will henceforth be known as Teraco: A Digital Realty Company.

    Nedbank sees its renewables lending spiking to R50-billion

    By Adelaide Changole1 August 2022

    Nedbank Group wants to almost double its lending to green energy projects in South Africa over the next two years.

    US mulls sanctions on Chinese memory chip makers

    By Agency Staff1 August 2022

    The US is considering limiting shipments of American chip-making equipment to memory chip makers in China, a move that could have broad ramifications.

    July’s severe load shedding hammered business activity

    By Alexander Winning1 August 2022

    Manufacturing activity contracted for the first time in a year in July, when South Africa experienced severe power cuts, Absa said on Monday.

    Previous 1 … 1,034 1,035 1,036 1,037 1,038 … 3,686 Next
    Company News
    Altron Digital Business study links workplace tech to employee satisfaction - Craig Stewart

    Altron Digital Business study links workplace tech to employee satisfaction

    8 July 2026
    Finding focus: a strategic approach to cybersecurity for SMBs - Kaspersky

    Finding focus: a strategic approach to cybersecurity for SMBs

    6 July 2026
    Why voice-first communication matters more in the AI era - Mitel

    Why voice-first communication matters more in the AI era

    6 July 2026
    Opinion
    The author, Fanie van Rooyen

    South Africa can still catch the AI wave – here’s how

    7 July 2026
    The author, Fanie van Rooyen

    The AI utopia South Africa can’t afford

    1 July 2026
    The author, Jannie van Zyl

    South Africa’s broadband future is being decided in orbit, not in Pretoria

    30 June 2026

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the best South African technology news and analysis delivered to your e-mail inbox every morning.

    Latest Posts
    Netflix, e.tv look to fill the gap Showmax left behind

    Netflix, e.tv look to fill the gap Showmax left behind

    8 July 2026
    Memo to Eskom: Telkom already lost this fight

    Memo to Eskom: Telkom already lost this fight

    8 July 2026
    Watts & Wheels S1E7: 'Ferrari's EV breaks the internet'

    Watts & Wheels S1E7: ‘Ferrari’s EV breaks the internet’

    8 July 2026
    R16-billion solar bet exposes South Africa's grid crisis

    R16-billion solar bet exposes South Africa’s grid crisis

    8 July 2026
    © 2009 - 2026 NewsCentral Media
    Built and maintained by Chronon
    • Cookie policy (ZA)
    • TechCentral – privacy and Popia

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Manage consent

    TechCentral uses cookies to enhance its offerings. Consenting to these technologies allows us to serve you better. Not consenting or withdrawing consent may adversely affect certain features and functions of the website.

    Functional Always active
    The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
    Preferences
    The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
    Statistics
    The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
    Marketing
    The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
    • Manage options
    • Manage services
    • Manage {vendor_count} vendors
    • Read more about these purposes
    View preferences
    • {title}
    • {title}
    • {title}