South Africa fares better than most of the continent, according to the operators’ lobby group.
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Telecoms companies, fintechs and retailers will be able to connect directly to the national payments system.
The Reserve Bank wants all of South Africa’s ATMs white-labelled, with free transactions below a threshold, starting with a pilot in January.
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The new Integrated Resource Plan sees the private sector taking the lead in building South Africa’s future energy infrastructure.
Communications minister Solly Malatsi has said “rigid thinking” and “ideological dogma” have not served the sector well.
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MTN has launched integrated home and mobile connectivity plans as it shifts its focus to the connected home.
BYD’s megawatt chargers could redefine electric mobility in South Africa, reshaping infrastructure and accelerating EV adoption.
The National Gambling Board has told parliament that the National Gambling Act is outdated in an online world.
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