99 There was nothing new or exciting in the ANC’s 10-point economic action plan because it does not contain any real action plan. Economists are not excited by the ANC’s 10-point economic…
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Starlink says it wants to go big in South Africa
285 Starlink will comply with South African black economic empowerment legislation, is ready to launch services in the country and will spend R2.5-billion in the country doing so, a company executive said…
How local producers can remain globally competitive – experts
112 SA farmers remain competitive despite the world changing around them and the challenges they face. Innovation and long-term thinking can keep local producers globally competitive in the face of ongoing challenges,…
Qualcomm buying Arduino in push beyond smartphones
110 Qualcomm on Tuesday said it has acquired Arduino, an Italian not-for-profit firm that makes hardware and software for developing prototypes of robots and other electronic gadgets. San Diego-based Qualcomm is a…
scientists honoured for turning quantum weirdness into tech reality
114 John Clarke, MichelDevoret and John Martinis have been announced as this year’s Nobel Prize winners in Physics. Image: Christine Olsson via Reuters US-based scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis…
Sapa flags concerns over Competition Commission’s poultry industry probe
113 Sapa says the Competition Commission’s worry that big poultry companies “control” access to market is wrong. The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) has raised its concerns about the Competition Commission’s investigation…
Discovery’s next big idea: turning sleep into rewards
132 Discovery Health is tapping into sleep tracking and optimisation as the next frontier in its “shared value” business model, which integrates offerings across health, banking and insurance. Speaking at an event…
The one area where the SABC is actually thriving
130 South Africans are increasingly turning to the SABC’s online services, including its YouTube channel and TikTok accounts, for the latest news, with these digital platforms all showing good growth last year….
Watt a salary spike: Eskom CEO takes home R11.7 million
133 Marokane received a short-term bonus of R765 000 for the 2025 financial year, having received none in 2024. After eight years of losses, Eskom has finally powered back to profit under…
Huawei Watch GT 6 Series is everything every other watch isn’t
113 Huawei’s newest flagship wearable has landed, and it’s setting a new technical benchmark for endurance, performance and precision. Unveiled in Paris on 19 September and now available in South Africa, the…