Naspers and its European spin-off, Prosus, expect full-year core headline earnings to jump by up to 28%.
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General Atlantic is backing Westcon-Comstor as investor and lender, freeing R7.1-billion for a planned special dividend.
Meta Platforms’ paid WhatsApp messaging tier adds stickers, themes and custom icons for R28.99/month.
Visa is readying South African banks for AI shopping agents, and its OpenAI deal adds further momentum.
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JSE-listed Mustek has reported a massive jump in headline earnings, even with revenue under pressure.
Blu Label has resumed dividend payments after years of Cell C restructuring drained the group’s resources.
Mustek has warned that global AI infrastructure expansion is driving shortages that will persist into next year.
South Africa’s draft AI policy framework is headed to cabinet and could be gazetted for public comment in March.
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has been urged to reduce taxes on electric cars in Wednesday’s budget speech.
Standard Bank has spent R1-billion rebuilding its business banking platform, giving clients more real-time controls.
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A total of 134 countries representing 98% of the global economy are now exploring digital versions of their currencies.
The Emmys, which took place on Sunday, saw big wins for Baby Reindeer, Hacks, Shogun and The Bear.
AI heavyweight OpenAI is in talks to raise funds at a valuation of $150-billion, according to two separate reports.
Microsoft said it is cutting 650 jobs in its Xbox unit, the third such layoff this year as the company tries to rein in costs.
