Brics nations are discussing potential linkages between their fast payment systems and central bank digital currencies.
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MTN has been forced to write down its Irancell stake, sinking statutory earnings even as adjusted profit climbs.
In recent quarters, MTN South Africa’s voice revenue has fallen by 2.8%, then 8%, then 9.6%. Its latest quarter is down again.
Herotel CEO Van Zyl Botha has indicated its Amazon Leo satellite prices will be comparable to what it charges for fibre.
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The home affairs platform uses liveness tests and biometric matching to identify ghost workers on state payrolls.
Pepkor’s pivot from selling cellphones to financing them has seen FoneYam’s rental book swell to R2.6-billion.
Altron walked away from multiple deals before declaring a R500-million special dividend, according to CEO Werner Kapp.
Netstar, FinTech and HealthTech now generate 95% of Altron profit as legacy IT services revenue keeps shrinking.
Two government agencies have moved within hours of each other to knock down reports of system compromises.
Boston hydro now powers five Growthpoint buildings in Cape Town, with more generators set to join the pool.
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Microsoft is laying off some 3% of its workforce, or around 6 000 employees, as the technology giant looks to rein in costs.
Audible is working with book publishers to convert print and e-books into AI-voiced audiobooks.
Apple is planning to use AI technology to address a frequent source of customer frustration: the iPhone’s battery life.
Luka Mucic, chief financial officer at Vodacom parent Vodafone, will step down by early next year.
