The deal makes MTN the second major South African operator to lean on the Chinese fintech giant for its super-app ambitions.
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The Technology Innovation Agency sold its Kapa stake for $4.9-million months before Roche bought the biotech for $445-million.
Eskom Green is targeting up to 32GW by 2040, with the board insisting it will partner private developers, not compete with them.
Battery-electric sales jumped 96% year on year in the first quarter, yet they remain a sliver of the market.
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The Reserve Bank has lifted the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%, citing a sharp jump in fuel prices.
New research from Wits University offers a fresh explanation for one of the most-discussed questions in AI.
The computing giant aims to deliver the first large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer within the next three years.
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More and more South Africans are choosing to shop online to avoid the Black Friday rush in physical stores.
DStv’s new French owners are slashing costs, but losing key channels may further erode viewer trust.


































