Legislative changes and lower-cost infrastructure are driving the advance of cryptocurrencies into mainstream payments.
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Electricity market liberalisation, new trading rules and grid reform will define renewable energy progress in 2026.
South Africa’s latest trial of digital sound broadcasting – using DRM technology – is set to be launched next month.
The EU has formally rejected a proposal from operators that big tech companies should help pay for infrastructure.
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Vodacom is launching a cellular-connected watch that wearers can use to seek assistance from a trusted contact when they need it in an emergency.
Icasa has quietly published proposed regulatory amendments in which it wants telecoms operators to be forced to roll over data, voice and SMS bundles for a minimum of six months.
South African Roelof Botha, 48, will become the senior steward of the storied firm, according to a Twitter message from current chief Doug Leone.
MTN Group is working with advisers at JPMorgan on the planned separation of its financial technology business, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Diesel prices will rise sharply on Wednesday, potentially fuelling inflation in South Africa, despite government’s move to slash taxes to offset a price shock.
Telkom has succeeded in “freezing” a pension payout to a former employee it is suing for over R200-million.
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Security experts have voiced concerns after Boris Johnson tweeted a picture of a virtual cabinet meeting which included personal details.
Apple has relaxed a controversial policy that took a 30% cut of payments when video apps on its platform sold television shows and movies.
Zoom has apologised to users over security and privacy issues that have plagued the platform, pledging to make changes in the coming weeks.
It’s finally over. Xerox announced late Tuesday that it is abandoning its tender offer to acquire HP, citing the global health crisis from Covid-19 and the ensuing difficult market environment.
The magnitude of Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s power was revealed this week when cabinet was apparently told that his permanent appointment as SABC chief operating officer was not up for discussion. The Mail & Guardian was reliably told – by sources in government and the tripartite alliance – that a minister
Zapper, a locally developed smartphone application that facilitates secure smartphone payments, has been launched in South Africa after the company behind it decided to explore international markets first. The app has already been launched in the UK, Australia, France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands
