167 SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Global investment in space technology is poised to climb further in 2026, propelled by government spending on defence-linked satellite systems and private sector bets on launch capacity, investment…
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Warning that AI could hit first-time jobseekers hardest
229 Labour market conditions for young people remain problematic in large parts of the world, and as the adoption of AI increases, concerns are growing about its impact on first-time jobseekers in…
Teraco appoints new MD and CFO amid expansion drive
194 Newly appointed Teraco CFO Raj Nana Teraco has expanded its executive management team following a period of rapid growth that saw the commissioning of three large data centre facilities in South…
New Planet Energy and Span Africa launch landmark solar project
194 New Planet Energy, in partnership with Span Africa, has delivered a pioneering integrated solar-and-steel infrastructure project for Thuso Mills & Feeds, marking a significant advancement in renewable-energy solutions for the agricultural…
The internet is slipping beyond authoritarian control
194 Authoritarian governments have long relied on a blunt but effective tool to silence dissent: switching off the internet. From nationwide blackouts during elections to targeted throttling of social media platforms during…
Sarb urged to cutrates as stimulus
148 Economy has to do better to improve job creation – analyst. With a positive forecast for the South African economy this year predicted in different quarters, the South African Reserve Bank…
South Africa’s telecoms sector enters a new growth phase
241 The shares of South Africa’s JSE-listed telecommunications operators performed significantly better in 2025 than 2024, suggesting the sector is in the middle of a resurgence headed into 2026. Cell C parent…
Vodacom, Maziv deal rewrites South Africa’s open-access rulebook
253 The authors, Altman Solon’s Björn Menden and Switala Ventures’ Thomas Switala When the competition authorities last year finally approved Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv – the parent of Vumatel…
Remember to include your retirement products in your will
257 Your retirement products can make a notable financial difference in the lives of your loved ones when you pass away. Most consumers know by now the importance of having a will,…
Elon Musk demands billions from OpenAI in explosive lawsuit
215 Elon Musk. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters Elon Musk is seeking up to US$134-billion (R2.2-trillion) from OpenAI and Microsoft, saying he deserves the “wrongful gains” that they received from his early support, according to…