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      Why South Africa's EV market is going nowhere slowly

      Why South Africa’s EV market is going nowhere slowly

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      Africa switches on as Europe dims the lights

      9 April 2026
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      ICT sector BEE code under the microscope as Starlink circles

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      DeepSeek V4 to run on Huawei silicon as China builds its own AI stack

      4 April 2026
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      2 April 2026

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      The last generation of coders

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      Sentech is in dire straits

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      10 February 2026
      How liberalisation is rewiring South Africa's power sector

      How liberalisation is rewiring South Africa’s power sector

      21 January 2026
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      27 March 2026
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      23 March 2026
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      26 March 2026
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      26 February 2026
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    South Africa's maths pipeline is collapsing - and the economy will pay

    South Africa’s maths pipeline is collapsing – and the economy will pay

    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu14 January 2026

    Fewer learners studying mathematics at school level threatens South Africa’s economic competitiveness.

    Billions flow into renewables as South Africa races to fix its grid

    Billions flow into renewables as South Africa races to fix its grid

    By Amy Musgrave14 January 2026

    Investment is pouring into renewable energy, but grid expansion will determine whether momentum can be sustained.

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    Activists call for X, Grok to removed from app stores

    By Agency Staff14 January 2026

    Women’s groups, tech watchdogs and progressive activists are calling on Google and Apple to remove the apps.

    BNPL market hots up as Shoprite enters space

    BNPL market hots up as Shoprite enters space

    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu14 January 2026

    Shoprite is adding buy now, pay later options across its retail brands, including for grocery purchases.

    Uganda shuts down internet ahead of pivotal election

    Uganda shuts down internet ahead of pivotal election

    By Agency Staff14 January 2026

    Ugandan authorities have cut internet access and limited mobile services ahead of crucial elections.

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    By The Conversation14 January 2026

    Safety researchers warn touchscreen-heavy dashboards increase distraction, reaction times and crash risk for drivers globally.

    Taiwan seeks arrest of OnePlus CEO - Pete Lau

    Taiwan seeks arrest of OnePlus CEO

    By Agency Staff14 January 2026

    Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for the CEO of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus.

    The 87% celebration hides a 51% reality - what matric results don't tell parents

    The 87% celebration hides a 51% reality – what matric results don’t tell parents

    By CambriLearn14 January 2026

    CambriLearn argues the matric pass rate hides a deeper crisis in learner retention and real educational outcomes.

    The era of (relatively) cheap computers is over

    The era of (relatively) cheap computers is over

    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu13 January 2026

    AI data centres are starving the rest of the market of RAM and other components, pushing up the price of PCs, servers and everyday electronics.

    WTO showdown looms over e-commerce tariff moratorium

    Viu takes on social media giants with new ‘shorts’ feature

    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu13 January 2026

    Short-form content is developing as a new paradigm that traditional broadcasters and streamers are taking seriously.

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    South Africa's energy future hinges on getting wheeling right - Aishah Gire

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