275 Telkom has confirmed that the severe weather that battered the Cape provinces this week disrupted parts of its network, with the impact falling primarily on internet services rather than voice calls….
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7 key digital platforms to market your business online
188 Understanding how to market your business online starts with knowing where to show up. For SMEs navigating business marketing in South Africa, the challenge isn’t just being online, it’s choosing the…
Major new security feature coming to WhatsApp
222 Meta Platforms is rolling out a new “Incognito Chat” feature for its AI assistant on WhatsApp as it looks to address data privacy concerns. Meta said incognito chats will be powered…
Union accuses Pick n Pay of sacrificing employees instead of executives’ paycheques
261 The union says the proposed changes include a R2 000 reduction in wages per employee. The South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) has accused Pick n Pay of…
Capitec’s call that sent a shockwave through telcos
241 It’s true to say that Capitec, through its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), Capitec Connect, has disrupted the market, with it attracting 1.5 million active clients by the three months to…
Transnet says recovery plan on track as traffic at ports increases
292 Transnet National Ports Authority experienced 8 630 vessel arrivals for the 2025/26 financial year. Transnet, South Africa’s state-owned transport and logistics company, is starting to see the results of its recovery…
In crypto, trust is the new currency
206 Binance South Africa’s Sam Mkhize Trust has become the defining currency of the digital age. As Africa’s crypto adoption accelerates, driven by young populations, mobile-first economies and a growing appetite for…
Sam Altman denies betraying Elon Musk
255 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Shelby Tauber/Reuters OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk’s claim that he betrayed the ChatGPT maker’s founding mission to serve the public good, and said…
Department of Transport considering private and public contributions to fund RAF
204 Says fuel levy revenue will inevitably reduce because of alternative energy vehicles and a hybrid funding model will lessen the burden on the fiscus. The Department of Transport (DoT) is researching…
Canal+ firms up 3 June JSE listing
235 French media and entertainment group Canal+ has formally confirmed it will conduct a secondary listing on the main board of the JSE on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, becoming the first French…