292 Solly Malatsi. Image: DCDT Communications minister Solly Malatsi has replaced four board members from the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (Usaasa) who vacated their posts in August. The…
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Why South Africa must transition from GSM to purpose-built IoT networks
363 South Africa’s digital future hinges on how effectively its industries embrace the internet of things (IoT). From agriculture and mining to healthcare and logistics, connected devices are driving smarter decisions, greater…
China invests $35 million in Mpumalanga solar panel plant
238 Nkangala and Wucheng share economic similarities, including mining, industry, agriculture, energy and manufacturing. Industrialisation in South Africa is poised to advance with a $35 million (about R635 million) solar panel assembly…
SA gamblers abandon casinos for phones as online betting surges
297 The shift by South African gamblers from physical casinos to online platforms continues to accelerate – with all the deleterious effects one might expect. According to the National Gambling Board, around…
BYD to blanket South Africa with megawatt-scale EV charging network
336 BYD executive vice president Stella Li The world’s largest manufacturer of electric cars, China’s BYD, will build a nationwide network of super high-speed vehicle charging stations in South Africa, TechCentral can…
Sanral still wants to collect your GFIP e-toll debt
268 Despite government paying all of Sanral’s e-toll-related debt and claims by Outa that six years of inaction means Sanral has abandoned its debt claims. The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral)…
Apple M5 chip makes its debut in new MacBook Pro, iPad Pro models
253 Apple has unveiled a series of product updates, including a refreshed MacBook Pro, an iPad Pro and a second generation of the Vision Pro headset, as it embeds its latest M5…
Economic activity stronger for fifth month although risks remain
260 The resilience in economic activity, evident in the PayInc data, serves as a reminder of the complexity of the South African economy an economist says. Economic activity was stronger in September…
IMF expects SA economy to grow by 1.1%, not too worried about US tariffs
278 Although consumers and governments want to see light at the end of the tunnel, the IMF says the outlook for the global economy remains dim. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects…
Has Cape Town become too expensive for South Africans?
270 International homebuyers have spent more than R1 billion in Cape Town in the first five months of 2025 Cape Town has become more popular, with international buyers now investing in property…