Visa is readying South African banks for AI shopping agents, and its OpenAI deal adds further momentum.
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Johannesburg’s R5.3-billion debt threatens its power supply, but the even bigger fight is over structural electricity reform.
General Atlantic is backing Westcon-Comstor as investor and lender, freeing R7.1-billion for a planned special dividend.
Meta Platforms’ paid WhatsApp messaging tier adds stickers, themes and custom icons for R28.99/month.
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Starlink dominates South African headlines, but pricing and market realities raise questions about who it’s really for.
The improving currency should help drive down prices for software and hardware, including computers and phones.
Can artificial intelligence help you drive better and avoid accidents on the road? Discovery Insure thinks so.
Icasa has amended regulations in a move that will materially change how mobile data, voice and SMS bundles work.
Africa Bitcoin Corporation is handing a 4% stake in the company to a newly appointed financial adviser.
Ransomware payments offer short-term relief but significantly increase long-term cyber risk, Rubrik has warned.
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Global shipments of PCs rose by 3% in the second quarter, helped by demand for AI-capable devices.
The Russian operation used fake social media accounts enhanced by AI to spread propaganda.
Microsoft intends to offer iPhones to its employees in China, citing the absence of Android services in the country.
Meta Platforms has worked with Vodafone Group to free up capacity on the latter’s mobile networks.
