141 Canal+ is moving to embed MultiChoice’s streaming service directly into the living room, in the clearest sign yet that the enlarged group is rebuilding its distribution around connected televisions rather than…
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South Africa’s AI divide is widening by age and education
177 The author, Maud Botten South Africa’s structural challenges run deeper than those of most economies. We face a multi-generational unemployment crisis in one of the most unequal and poverty-stricken countries in…
The real prize is a competitive electricity market
185 South Africa cannot afford for Johannesburg to fail, and the city’s electricity supply is now genuinely at risk. The R5.3-billion debt that the city owes to Eskom is not being resolved…
SK Hynix ends Samsung’s 26-year reign at the top
171 SK Hynix on Monday overtook Samsung Electronics to become South Korea’s most valuable listed company, marking a dramatic reversal of fortunes for a chip maker that two decades ago nearly collapsed…
WhatsApp starts charging South Africans
241 WhatsApp Plus, Meta Platforms’ optional paid subscription for its messaging app, is now available to South African users at R28.99/month, with the first month free. The tier is part of a…
Mr D drivers accuse Takealot company of low pay, mistreatment
189 According to payslips, drivers do earn R27.50 per delivery. Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a key logistics partner in South Africa’s e-commerce sector, is facing allegations from Mr D drivers who claim…
Invest early, retire better: A message for young adults
157 Image Credit: Pexels For many young adults, retirement feels like a distant concern—something to think about decades from now. With student loans, rising living costs, and the desire to enjoy life…
The role of edge infrastructure in South Africa’s AI leap
195 The future of AI in South Africa won’t be decided in far-off hyperscale clouds, but in local, distributed infrastructure closer to where data is created and used. While global headlines fixate…
“Follow Me for Tips”: The Leadership Style Driving Young CEOs
180 It’s a phrase often said jokingly by young entrepreneurs on social media, but behind the humour lies a leadership style that is becoming increasingly common among a new generation of CEOs….
CloudZA and AWS chart the road from AI pilots to production
200 CloudZA, an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with specialised designations in generative AI and agentic AI, recently co-hosted a closed-door AI executive roundtable with Amazon Web Services. Aimed at South African…