147 WhatsApp has begun offering users an advanced security mode, joining a growing number of US tech firms that are letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers in exchange for a…
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DStv cuts decoder prices and adds cost-sharing feature
129 DStv has lowered the upfront cost of its decoders, added channels to its entry-level package and introduced a new payment-splitting feature as it looks to retain price-sensitive customers in a fiercely…
DStv to allow subscription payments to be split with a friend – here’s how
135 The new payment feature also reflects shared households. South Africans are feeling the financial squeeze, with every rand counting more than ever. In these tough times, even everyday costs need support…
Outa warns homeowners against rushing to register rooftop solar
136 The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has urged South African households with rooftop solar installations not to rush into registering their systems with Eskom or local municipalities, warning that the current…
Amazon brings image-based shopping to South Africa
152 Amazon’s Robert Koen. Esa Alexander/Reuters Amazon has rolled out an image-based shopping feature called Amazon Lens to South African customers, allowing users to search for products using photos, screenshots or barcodes…
EU accelerates Iris2 launch to counter Starlink dominance
143 EU commissioner for defence and space Andrius Kubilius. Lehtikuva/Markku Ulander The EU’s multi-orbit array of 290 satellites known as Iris2 should be able to start initial communication services in 2029, marking…
Here’s what SA’s small businesses can expect in 2026
111 Stronger relationships with financial institutions are arguably among the most decisive factors this year. South Africa enters 2026 on a firmer economic footing than in recent years, with a steadier macro…
Human behaviour, not AI, will determine who wins in 2026
132 As global organisations race to embed AI, redesign operating models and introduce new digital capabilities, South African enterprises are confronting a more complex reality. The technology exists, the ambition is high,…
Telecoms industry drags home affairs minister to court
125 ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi Mobile industry lobby group the Association for Comms & Technology (ACT) has filed an application with the high court in Pretoria to have regulations introduced by home…
Pick n Pay again fails to avoid liability for shopper’s injuries
134 It’s been more than eight years since the customer was injured after slipping on a hazardous spill in a store in Cape Town. Pick n Pay Retailers has failed in a…