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      The era of (relatively) cheap computers is over

      The era of (relatively) cheap computers is over

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      13 January 2026
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      13 January 2026
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      Eskom smart meter roll-out is badly behind

      13 January 2026
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      Google wins big as Apple rewires Siri with Gemini

      13 January 2026
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      Work begins on what will be Africa’s biggest airport

      13 January 2026
      India seeks unprecedented access to smartphone software - Narendra Modi

      India seeks unprecedented access to smartphone software

      12 January 2026
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      ANC’s attack on Solly Malatsi shows how BEE dogma trumps economic reality

      14 December 2025
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      3 December 2025
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      20 November 2025
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    Ransomware attackers claim hit on Methodist Church of Southern Africa

    Ransomware attackers claim hit on Methodist Church of Southern Africa

    By Duncan McLeod13 October 2025

    A ransomware gang claims it has successfully attacked the Methodist Church of Southern Africa and is demanding a ransom.

    From Randburg to Paris: MultiChoice to delist as Canal+ takes full control

    From Randburg to Paris: MultiChoice to delist as Canal+ takes full control

    By Duncan McLeod13 October 2025

    Canal+ has secured 94.4% of MultiChoice Group’s issued shares following the close of its mandatory offer to shareholders.

    Home affairs promises full automation by next year - Jabulo Nzuza

    Home affairs promises full automation by next year

    By Amy Musgrave13 October 2025

    More than 40 million civic records have been digitised as home affairs accelerates its automation project.

    The author, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso

    How Eskom clawed its way back from the brink

    By Busi Mavuso13 October 2025

    Eskom’s success is foundational to South Africa’s economic future, writes Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso.

    Absa is planning to launch an MVNO - Nick Nkosi

    Absa is planning to launch an MVNO

    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu12 October 2025

    Absa has told TechCentral in an exclusive interview that it is readying the launch of a mobile virtual network operator.

    Revolut gears up to disrupt South African banking

    Revolut gears up to disrupt South African banking

    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu12 October 2025

    Fintech disruptor Revolut plans to launch in South Africa as part of its global expansion into emerging markets.

    Lawsuit claims Apple trained AI on stolen books

    Lawsuit claims Apple trained AI on stolen books

    By Agency Staff12 October 2025

    Apple has been hit with a lawsuit that alleges it misused thousands of copyrighted books to train its AI models.

    South Africa's electric vehicle policy still stuck in neutral

    South Africa’s EV policy still stuck in neutral

    By Amy Musgrave10 October 2025

    Little progress on consumer incentives has raised serious concerns over South Africa’s sluggish electric vehicle roll-out.

    Africa's next terrestrial internet leap might come from the sea - Seacom Nic Breytenbach

    Africa’s next terrestrial internet leap might come from the sea

    By Nic Breytenbach10 October 2025

    Seacom and Nokia have proposed using submarine cable technology over land to connect Africa’s east and west coasts.

    EU announces huge investment in clean energy in South Africa

    EU announces huge investment in clean energy in South Africa

    By Agency Staff10 October 2025

    The EU has pledged to invest €11.5-billion in South Africa in clean energy and other projects.

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