A sharply weaker rand and surging global chip prices are set to push tech costs sharply higher in South Africa.
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GoMetro plans to begin operating its eKamva electric minibus taxis on Cape Town routes from October.
HealthBridge CTO Anton Fatti discusses how AI is reshaping medical practices – and why the doctor-patient relationship must come first.
A new paper by the Reserve Bank argues that South Africa’s market-driven approach to open banking is limiting in its reach.
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With global momentum building for child online protection, South Africa faces growing pressure to strengthen its own rules.
OpenAI has warned that its upcoming AI models could pose a “high” cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly.
MTN South Africa will increase prices for its consumer contract customers with effect from February 2026 but is promising more value.
Sita will look to Magatho Mello to stabilise the organisation as it executes its turnaround strategy.
Eskom has launched Eskom Green and advanced its unbundling plan, paving the way for a more competitive electricity market.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is said to be looking to raise more than $25-billion through a public listing in 2026.
World News
Nigeria’s economy grew faster than anticipated in the third quarter, buoyed by its services and oil sectors.
White supremacist groups are escalating efforts to recruit new members over the Telegram app.
China’s Xi Jinping is wasting no time in positioning himself as the premier defender of the international trading system.
Elon Musk has expanded his lawsuit against ChatGPT maker OpenAI, adding federal antitrust and other claims.
Shein is the most downloaded shopping app on South Africa’s Google Play store. And it isn’t even trying that hard.
AI chatbots are becoming more human-like, to the point that some people may struggle to tell if they’re human or machine.

































