A look at South African tech start-ups whose global acquisitions delivered big exits for founders and international impact.
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Xneelo has begun construction on a second data centre at Samrand in Gauteng.
A partnership between four financial institutions has led to the launch of an “institutional-grade” stablecoin pegged to the rand.
The entry of China’s Haier into South Africa looks set to sharpen competition in the local home appliance market.
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The IEC is working with internet companies to curb fake news ahead of South Africa’s crucial 2024 poll.
Elon Musk’s Starlink is now available in another of South Africa’s neighbouring countries.
MTN Group has launched multiple satellite trials across Africa with Starlink, AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global.
Apple and Samsung remain the most popular smartphone brands worldwide.
Eskom is emitting pollutants that cause respiratory diseases at almost 42 times the intensity of those in China.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is giving “serious thought” to building a new social media platform, the billionaire said in a tweet at the weekend.
Apple TV+ made history on Sunday as the first streaming service to win a best picture Oscar for Coda.
Prosus said on Friday will cut ties with its Russian online marketplace Avito, and will not seek to benefit economically from its ownership of the business.
Sony is preparing to introduce a new videogame subscription service for the PlayStation as early as next week, said people familiar with the plans.
HTC is exploring its options. That’s exactly what the former smartphone high flyer should be doing. An adviser has been engaged and the Taiwan manufacturer is considering bringing in a strategic investor. A full or partial
The Gupta family are selling their assets in South Africa to little-known companies as their access to banking facilities dries up and allegations intensify that they used their friendship with President Jacob Zuma to wield undue
