174 A powerful software exploit capable of penetrating and stealing information from potentially hundreds of millions of Apple iPhones was planted on dozens of websites in Ukraine in recent weeks, researchers said…
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Commission to probe Showmax closure
166 The Competition Commission will investigate whether merger conditions between Canal+ and MultiChoice are being adhered to. The Competition Commission will probe decisions taken by Canal+ following its takeover of MultiChoice Group,…
iOCO scraps ‘work from home’
202 JSE-listed technology services group iOCO has scrapped its work-from-home policy entirely, requiring all employees to return to the office full time — and it says the move has delivered a measurable…
Good news on inflation in February, but don’t celebrate yet
219 Analysts forecast inflation to start rising in March, with a more significant increase in April. Annual consumer price inflation cooled to 3.0% in February from 3.5% in January 2026, thanks to…
iOCO shifts to offence with first acquisition in eight years
249 iOCO CEO Rhys Summerton JSE-listed technology group iOCO has signalled a shift from survival mode to growth, announcing its first acquisition since completing a multiyear turnaround plan that has transformed the…
SA is off the FATF grey list
197 South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in October 2025 marked a pivotal moment for the country’s financial services sector. Originally added due to weaknesses in…
Chief Justice to earn over R3.3m – Here’s how much the rest of the judiciary will get
209Chief Justice Mandisa Maya is the first woman in history to hold the position. The office of the Presidency has gazetted the updated salaries for judges, magistrates, justices and the public protector….
SA start-up uses AI to build websites for R69/month
164 Anthony van Tonder Lekker.build is an AI-powered website builder that guides users through a series of natural language prompts, allowing them to build their own production-grade website for just R69/month. Created…
Cost-effective payment processing for small businesses in Southern Africa
210 For many small business owners across Southern Africa, payment processing is treated as a basic operational necessity. As long as customers can complete a payment and each transaction goes through, the…
High cost of fuel versus cheaper electric vehicles…
203 Will paying more at the pumps and less for an electric vehicle change South African motorists’ preferences? Two unrelated events might do a bit to stimulate sales of electric cars in…