Close Menu
TechCentralTechCentral

    Subscribe to the newsletter

    Get the best South African technology news and analysis delivered to your e-mail inbox every morning.

    Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube LinkedIn
    WhatsApp Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn YouTube
    TechCentralTechCentral
    • News
      So, who exactly will buy Apple's R50 000 iPhone Duo

      Why Apple can’t tell you who its R50 000 iPhone is for

      11 September 2026
      South Africa is behind its neighbours on the plumbing of digital IDs

      South Africa is behind its neighbours on the plumbing of digital IDs

      11 September 2026
      South Africa to extradite US cyberfraud-gang suspects to US

      South Africa to extradite cyberfraud-gang suspects to US

      11 September 2026
      Newspaper group Caxton deploys AI editors

      Newspaper group Caxton deploys AI copy editors

      11 September 2026
      'There are no adults in the room': the AI safety exodus

      ‘There are no adults in the room’: the AI safety exodus

      11 September 2026
    • World
      'This is not circular': Jensen Huang defends $3.5-billion MediaTek deal

      ‘This is not circular’: Jensen Huang defends $3.5-billion MediaTek deal

      2 September 2026
      AI-generated music banned from Australian charts

      AI-generated music banned from Australian charts

      26 August 2026
      Traders brace for a R4.5-trillion swing in Nvidia's value

      Traders brace for a R4.5-trillion swing in Nvidia’s value

      25 August 2026
      Russia building its own Starlink - and faster than expected - Vadym Skibitskyi

      Russia building its own Starlink – and faster than expected

      11 August 2026
      Meta AI will now tell parents if their teen is in crisis

      Meta AI will now tell parents if their teen is in crisis

      17 July 2026
    • In-depth
      Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. Image: John Sears

      The plan to stop AI from breaking the world

      16 July 2026
      The internet has a Strait of Hormuz problem

      The internet has a Strait of Hormuz problem

      15 July 2026
      AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

      AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

      11 June 2026
      Every plug-in hybrid on sale in South Africa, ranked by price - Lamborghini Temerario

      Every plug-in hybrid on sale in South Africa, ranked by price

      7 June 2026
      What Wi-Fi 8 will mean for wireless networks

      What Wi-Fi 8 will mean for wireless networks

      1 June 2026
    • TCS
      Meet the CIO | Shoprite's Chris Shortt on what a supermarket becomes

      Meet the CIO | Shoprite’s Chris Shortt on what a supermarket becomes

      9 September 2026
      Rubicon's EV charging network is profitable - and growing fast - Watts & Wheels

      Rubicon’s EV charging network is profitable – and growing fast

      8 September 2026
      Winstone Jordaan on building a national EV charging network

      Winstone Jordaan on building a national EV charging network

      2 September 2026
      Watts & Wheels S1E8: 'Tesla lands in Africa, just not here'

      Watts & Wheels S1E8: ‘Tesla lands in Africa, just not here’

      24 August 2026
      TCS | Herotel CEO Van Zyl Botha on beating Starlink to South Africa

      TCS | Herotel CEO Van Zyl Botha on beating Starlink to South Africa

      14 August 2026
    • Opinion
      The fragile joint in the Capitec machine - Pambos Soteriades

      The R197-billion market the banks can’t reach

      25 August 2026
      South African tech's compounding debt problem - Jannie van Zyl

      Management consulting as we know it is over

      21 August 2026
      South African tech's compounding debt problem - Jannie van Zyl

      The most dangerous customer is the quiet one

      10 August 2026
      South African tech's compounding debt problem - Jannie van Zyl

      South African tech’s compounding debt problem

      29 July 2026
      The fragile joint in the Capitec machine - Pambos Soteriades

      Best network, worst vibes: the puzzle of SA telecoms

      20 July 2026
    • Company Hubs
      • 1Stream
      • Africa Data Centres
      • AfriGIS
      • Altron Digital Business
      • Altron Document Solutions
      • Altron Group
      • Arctic Wolf
      • Ascent Technology
      • AvertITD
      • BBD
      • Braintree
      • CallMiner
      • CambriLearn
      • CM.com
      • Contactable
      • CYBER1 Solutions
      • Digicloud Africa
      • Digimune
      • Domains.co.za
      • ESET
      • Euphoria Telecom
      • HOSTAFRICA
      • Incredible Business
      • iONLINE
      • IQbusiness
      • Iris Network Systems
      • Kaspersky
      • LSD Open
      • Mitel
      • NEC XON
      • Netstar
      • Network Platforms
      • Next DLP
      • Ovations
      • Paracon
      • Paratus
      • Q-KON
      • SevenC
      • SkyWire
      • Solid8 Technologies
      • Telit Cinterion
      • Telviva
      • Tenable
      • Vertiv
      • Videri Digital
      • Vodacom Business
      • Vox
      • Wipro
      • Workday
      • XLink
    • Sections
      • AI and machine learning
      • Banking
      • Broadcasting and Media
      • Cloud services
      • Contact centres and CX
      • Cryptocurrencies
      • Education and skills
      • Electronics and hardware
      • Energy and sustainability
      • Enterprise software
      • Financial services
      • HealthTech
      • Information security
      • Internet and connectivity
      • Internet of Things
      • Investment
      • IT services
      • Lifestyle
      • Policy and regulation
      • Public sector
      • Retail and e-commerce
      • Satellite communications
      • Science
      • SMEs and start-ups
      • Social media
      • Talent and leadership
      • Telecoms
      • Watts & Wheels
    • Events
    • Advertise
    TechCentralTechCentral
    Home » Posts

    WhatsApp gets a raw deal in payments

    By Agency Staff7 June 2020

    Money is many things, but it’s not fake news. So why block WhatsApp from spreading it around?

    Amid lockdowns, Africa goes online for groceries

    By Agency Staff5 June 2020

    In many African countries, measures put in place to slow the spread of Covid-19 have made it harder for people to access affordable, nutritious foods. Tech entrepreneurs are stepping into the breach.

    Webafrica appoints Sean Nourse as new CEO

    By Staff Reporter5 June 2020

    Long-serving Internet Solutions executive Sean Nourse has been appointed as the new CEO of Internet service provider Webafrica following the departure of Tim Wyatt-Gunning.

    A massive bitcoin rally is coming – just not immediately, investors say

    By Agency Staff5 June 2020

    Investors expecting a sudden surge in bitcoin’s price, after it underwent a technical adjustment three weeks ago that reduced the rate at which new coins are generated, may have to wait.

    Interview: Nutanix Xi Frame desktop-as-a-service offering now in SA

    By Nutanix5 June 2020

    Promoted | Nutanix this week launched its desktop-as-a-service offering in the South African market. To discuss the launch, TechCentral is joined on the podcast by local company executives.

    Slack revenue growth fails to impress, shares tank

    By Agency Staff5 June 2020

    Slack posted slowing quarterly sales growth, disappointing investors who had expected a surge in demand for its workplace messaging app as companies adopt remote working tools.

    Elon Musk calls for breakup of Amazon in tweet

    By Agency Staff5 June 2020

    The Telsa CEO has called for Amazon.com to be broken up, after an author complained on social media about being unable to self-publish a book via the world’s largest online retailer.

    Five9 eyes huge potential in SA as lockdown drives cloud migration

    By Jasco5 June 2020

    The inevitable move to the cloud has become more vital during the coronavirus lockdown, creating the perfect opportunity for contact centre specialist Five9 to launch into South Africa.

    Government to fight judgment on ‘invalid’ lockdown regulations

    By Agency Staff4 June 2020

    Cabinet has resolved to appeal the high court judgment that declared the Covid-19 regulations under levels 3 and 4 invalid and unconstitutional.

    Smartphone shipments set to fall by record in 2020

    By Agency Staff4 June 2020

    Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to fall by 11.9% this year – their biggest annual drop ever – indicating things are going to get worse for the industry before they get better.

    Previous 1 … 1,681 1,682 1,683 1,684 1,685 … 3,725 Next
    Company News
    Why businesses are moving n8n onto their own servers - Domains.co.za

    Why businesses are moving n8n onto their own servers

    11 September 2026
    Nitda, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone back CyFrica 2026

    Nitda, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone back CyFrica 2026

    11 September 2026
    Can an online school produce a scientist? CambriLearn has an independent answer

    Can an online school produce a scientist? CambriLearn has an independent answer

    9 September 2026
    Opinion
    The fragile joint in the Capitec machine - Pambos Soteriades

    The R197-billion market the banks can’t reach

    25 August 2026
    South African tech's compounding debt problem - Jannie van Zyl

    Management consulting as we know it is over

    21 August 2026
    South African tech's compounding debt problem - Jannie van Zyl

    The most dangerous customer is the quiet one

    10 August 2026

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the best South African technology news and analysis delivered to your e-mail inbox every morning.

    Latest Posts
    So, who exactly will buy Apple's R50 000 iPhone Duo

    Why Apple can’t tell you who its R50 000 iPhone is for

    11 September 2026
    South Africa is behind its neighbours on the plumbing of digital IDs

    South Africa is behind its neighbours on the plumbing of digital IDs

    11 September 2026
    South Africa to extradite US cyberfraud-gang suspects to US

    South Africa to extradite cyberfraud-gang suspects to US

    11 September 2026
    Newspaper group Caxton deploys AI editors

    Newspaper group Caxton deploys AI copy editors

    11 September 2026
    © 2009 - 2026 NewsCentral Media
    Built and maintained by Chronon
    • Cookie policy (ZA)
    • TechCentral – privacy and Popia

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Manage consent

    TechCentral uses cookies to enhance its offerings. Consenting to these technologies allows us to serve you better. Not consenting or withdrawing consent may adversely affect certain features and functions of the website.

    Functional Always active
    The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
    Preferences
    The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
    Statistics
    The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
    Marketing
    The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
    • Manage options
    • Manage services
    • Manage {vendor_count} vendors
    • Read more about these purposes
    View preferences
    • {title}
    • {title}
    • {title}