17 Microsoft’s Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month and significant cuts to marketing and other budgets, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The job cuts would mark the first major restructuring…
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Why a payments company tracks South Africa’s financial pulse
50 For South Africa’s merchants and lenders, the most important question at the end of each month is a simple one: can customers actually pay? Behind every card swipe, debit order and…
Mental health support group in South Africa spends R150k per month on suicide helpline
47 Calls to the helplines are toll-free, ensuring that no one is prevented from seeking help due to a lack of airtime. South Africa’s leading mental health non-governmental organisation, the South African…
AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear
56 An AI boom has driven stock markets to record highs and big tech firms are piling hundreds of billions of dollars into new tech, while consumers, workers and businesses are grappling…
South Africa wants its minerals to power local EV factories
70 South Africa plans to add to its automotive incentive programme the minerals used in the manufacture of electric vehicle batteries to boost local EV production and support related supply chains. The…
Tshwane wins Mooikloof Mega City electricity distribution battle
80 Municipalities’ exclusive reticulation right confirmed. The City of Tshwane won a court battle against Eskom and energy regulator Nersa on Monday, potentially securing an additional R125 million per month in revenue…
Staying positive throughout your job hunt journey
74 Image Credit: Pexels Searching for a job can be a challenging and sometimes discouraging experience, but maintaining a positive outlook is essential for success. Staying hopeful helps you stay motivated, focused, and…
How Paratus Mozambique turned a fishing event into a digital lifeline
80 Employees of Paratus Mozambique with people from the Santa Maria community Paratus Mozambique, part of pan-African telecommunications group Paratus, is extending its commitment to helping bridge Mozambique’s digital divide. What began…
FSB urges banks to rein in AI agents
80 Global regulators said increasingly autonomous forms of AI could amplify risks for the financial system and called for new controls as adoption accelerates. The Financial Stability Board (FSB) in a report…
Xiaomi 17T officially launches in SA
57 More than just a smartphone, the 17T is a storytelling tool built to capture South African expression, identity, creativity and culture with exceptional detail and clarity. Xiaomi today officially announces the…