116 US messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, has been completely blocked in Russia for failing to comply with local law, the Kremlin said on Thursday, suggesting Russians turn to a…
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Censorship-resistant internet from space
106 Spacecoin’s CTC-1 nanosatellite Internet shutdowns have become a tool for subversion in times of unrest. So far in 2026, Iran and Uganda both enforced severe internet blackouts to stifle dissent. Iran’s…
Chip shortage hits PCs as AI swallows the world’s memory supply
117 China’s Lenovo Group warned on Thursday about mounting pressure on PC shipments as a worsening memory-chip shortage grips the industry. CEO Yang Yuanqing said in an interview after the company released…
Here comes the next wave of Chinese AI models
122 One year after Chinese start-up DeepSeek rattled the global tech industry with the release of a low-cost AI model, its domestic rivals are better prepared, vying with it to launch new…
Jumia aims for profit as it fends off Chinese rivals
126 Africa-focused e-commerce retailer Jumia Technologies expects to break even in the last quarter of 2026 and deliver its first full-year profit next year as it accelerates growth after years of restructuring,…
Broadband Infraco in limbo
130 Broadband Infraco, which painted a dismal picture of its financial well-being in parliament on Tuesday, has revealed it is on a mission to win back one of its most lucrative contracts…
Absa appoints M-Pesa boss to lead personal and private banking
149 Absa Group has announced a series of executive leadership changes, headlined by the appointment of former M-Pesa Africa MD Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as CEO of its personal and private banking division. Lopokoiyit,…
SA app wants to end guesswork in online grocery shopping
112 We Need Milk CEO Arjan van den Berg South Africans are shopping for groceries online more than ever, yet many households still struggle to see the full cost and nutritional value…
Why Acer is the strategic choice for South Africa’s educational future
125 As we enter the 2026 academic year, the conversation around educational technology has fundamentally shifted. For schools, universities and government departments across the globe, the challenge is no longer just about…
Standard Bank joins smart ID push with fee-free launch
116 Standard Bank has confirmed the phased roll-out of smart ID application and renewal services at select branches, with no convenience or logistics fees during the launch period. The service will initially…