81 A US jury has found Meta Platforms violated New Mexico state law in a lawsuit brought by the state attorney-general, who accused the company of misleading users about the safety of…
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Shrinkflation: Is the magic of Easter slowly fading?
78 The reality is that Easter eggs are becoming an expense, costing as much as ordinary chicken eggs, if not more. Easter is around the corner, and Easter egg prices are higher…
Why understanding financial planning is important
74 Picture: iStock / dragana991 Everyone has specific wants and needs in their lives, but we don’t always have the financial means to achieve them at any given time. This is where implementing a personal financial plan comes in. …
Why South Africa’s technology leaders choose TechCentral
80 If you’re a CIO, CTO or technology decision maker in South Africa, the publication you read matters. It shapes how you think about strategy, risk and opportunity. It signals to your…
Truecaller cooperating with Info Regulator’s Popia probe
94 A probe by the Information Regulator into caller identity app Truecaller regarding its alleged violation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Popia) is still ongoing, the company has confirmed. Speaking…
Here’s how the Middle East conflict could hurt your salary in South Africa
77 If inflation and economic challenges outpace salary growth, real incomes could shrink as the year progresses. Salaries in February increased slightly to R21 550, up just 0.1% from January and 2.2%…
Why Namibia slammed the door on Starlink
83 Namibia declined licence applications from Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink for failing to satisfy ownership and compliance criteria, the country’s telecommunications regulator said on Wednesday. A notice in the Southern…
Why most Cisco partners leave money on the table at renewal time
71 Most partners only start paying attention to a Cisco Enterprise Agreement when it is close to expiring. That is usually where the pressure begins. The scramble to understand what has been…
Sarb expected to sit tight as oil spike reshapes inflation outlook
76 After weeks of heightened global tension and a surge in oil prices, the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) is expected to resist any knee-jerk reaction and keep its repo rate unchanged…
Podcasters push back against regulatory overreach
75 Prominent South African podcasters have warned parliament that efforts to regulate the fledgling industry could cripple its growth, stifle innovation and have adverse economic effects. Parliament’s portfolio committee on commucations &…