351 The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has cautioned South Africa against blindly following EU regulations, saying the country needs its own strategic domestic policies on technology and digital innovation. It cautioned against…
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B20 aims for a shot at African G20 glory
301Through unlocking massive investment by 2030. Recommendations by more than 1 000 business leaders as part of the B20 worldwide will, if implemented, achieve a near doubling in African foreign direct investment…
eMedia adds eVOD to Android TVs
337 As South Africans increasingly adopt streaming media services over traditional linear broadcasts, eMedia is moving to capture a great slice of the market by developing an app for smart TVs that…
Blu Label clinches tribunal approval to take control of Cell C
295 In a move described as a “significant milestone”, Blu Label Unlimited Group – previously Blue Label Telecoms – has been given the green light by the Competition Tribunal to take control…
OpenAI to launch its first AI chip: report
274 OpenAI is set to produce its first artificial intelligence chip next year in partnership with US semiconductor giant Broadcom, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter….
Most people earning R30k spend 48% of their income on debt
239 Individuals earning more than R30 000 per month are the most burdened. A report has shown that many people in South Africa are under financial pressure, with individuals earning more than…
Competition Commission’s report shows shocking price increases in SA over past five years
319 The Cost of Living report also shows that when input prices, such as fuel, become cheaper, producers are slow to pass on the saving to consumers. The new Cost of Living…
September outlook: all eyes on the SME Finance Forum
244 TymeBank provides monthly outlooks on events that are expected to positively and negatively impact SMEs in the country. Most small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are looking forward…
How North Korean hackers are turning job interviews into crypto heists
310 North Korean hackers are saturating the cryptocurrency industry with credible-sounding job offers as part of their campaign to steal digital cash, according to new research, raw data and interviews. The problem…
Goodbye Ozempic? Aspen plans to roll out weight-loss drug
299 Aspen is awaiting regulatory approval for the medication to be used in chronic weight management. A semaglutide anti-diabetic medication, such as Ozempic, has gained popularity amongst people who want to lose…