192 Shannon Stapleton/Reuters Apple retailer iStore has opened pre-orders for Apple’s new MacBook Neo at R11 999 for the 256GB model and R13 999 for the 512GB version – pricing that could tempt…
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Billions wasted, well over R10bn in trading losses – how Showmax failed
165 This entire business case was ill-considered, with subscription growth failing to meet lofty expectations In the year to April 2025, for every R99 in subscription fees a Showmax subscriber paid for…
Showmax axed in shock move by Canal+
174 Showmax was originally launched as MultiChoice’s answer to the global streaming boom MultiChoice, which is now part of the Canal+ Group, has confirmed it will discontinue its Showmax streaming service following…
GSMA warns geopolitics could split global mobile standards
220 GSMA deputy chair Ralph Mupita Global mobile industry body GSMA is concerned that ongoing geopolitical tensions could lead to a bifurcation of standards that could have a severe impact on supply…
Citroën teases Basalt SUV Coupé
179 Citroën South Africa is taking an unconventional approach to the launch of its Basalt SUV Coupé, using a two-week teaser campaign that foregrounds design and user experience before releasing any technical…
Meta to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp amid EU pressure
187 AI rivals will be allowed on WhatsApp for a year, Meta Platforms said, aiming to head off a possible temporary order from EU antitrust regulators after complaints from competitors shut out…
Fight over RMB Holdings turns ugly as directors hamstrung
222 A full 10 out of 20 resolutions didn’t pass at its AGM… The battle over listed RMB Holdings (RMH) – which only has a single major asset, being 38.5% of Atterbury…
Spar shareholders unhappy with how much executives are set to earn
196 Spar’s four executive directors cost the retailer north of R58.8 million in salary packages in 2025. Spar will hold talks with unhappy shareholders about executive pay after more than 60% of…
Apple debuts MacBook Neo to challenge Windows PCs, Chromebooks
184 Shannon Stapleton/Reuters Apple on Wednesday unveiled the MacBook Neo, a lower-priced addition to its laptop line-up starting at US$599, as it looks to broaden its reach in a price-sensitive PC market…
the maturation of LSD Open
186 LSD Open CEO Neil White About four years ago, LSD Open hit a real crossroads. We were this scrappy but cool 30-person Linux/open-source niche services company with a massive reputation for…