316 Audi South Africa’s Asif Hoosen South Africa’s electric vehicle market is failing to grow and Audi says import taxes and a lack of consumer incentives are largely to blame, with the…
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Urgent recall for ESR HaloLock Power Banks over fire risk
380 The recall applies to the ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Power Banks, Model 2G505B, which were sold in black. Consumers have been warned to stop using certain ESR Halolock wireless power banks…
Major boost for Starlink
412 The US Federal Communications Commission is set to approve rule revisions this month to ease power limits on satellite spectrum use, giving a major boost to space-based broadband services such as…
M-KOPA’s 2025 impact: women at the heart of digital inclusion
539 For millions of South Africans, access to opportunity is still determined by access to tools, particularly smartphones and digital financial services that allow for participation in the modern economy. M-KOPA South…
Africa switches on as Europe dims the lights
341 Daily satellite observations have revealed a continued nighttime brightening globally due to artificial lighting, with important regional variations including a surge in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia alongside a deliberate dimming…
Brexit for FirstRand | The Citizen
438 FirstRand is preparing to exit its UK consumer finance business, saying it will work towards an “orderly ownership transition” of Aldermore Group after a sharp increase in expected compensation costs related…
Smarter everyday living: Three TECNO devices designed with practical innovations
472TECNO’s devices – including SPARK 40, SPARK 40C, and SPARK Go 2 – highlight practical, feature-driven smartphone innovation designed to deliver reliable performance, strong battery life, and accessible everyday usability. In a…
Association calls for paraffin price relief for disadvantaged households
378 The decline in the Brent crude oil price could translate into lower fuel prices if the trend holds. As winter approaches, the Motor Industry Staff Association (Misa) has welcomed the temporary…
MVNOs take centre stage in legislative shake-up
403 Dominic Cull South Africa’s burgeoning mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) space is set to take centre stage as parliament discusses proposed amendments to the country’s most important piece of ICT sector…
Battle of the house brands – how the prices compare
400 A quick look at how house brands compare to branded products and each other. The sharp increase in fuel prices – leading to expectations of higher inflation and the possibility of…