342 South Africa’s mobile operators carried 21.5% more voice traffic in 2025 than the year before but earned R10.4-billion less from mobile services, according to Icasa’s latest State of the ICT Sector…
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Necsa puts toe in water for small nuclear reactor production
298 The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has issued an invitation to manufacturers of small modular reactors (SMRs) worldwide to partner with it in developing such reactors locally. Necsa ultimately hopes…
President Ramaphosa appoints Dr Makhubu as new Sars commissioner
329 Makhubu has held the position of deputy commissioner since 2023. After much anticipation and doubt that a new commissioner for the South African Revenue Services (Sars) would be appointed in time,…
Gaping holes in South African government cyber defences
338 Nearly two-thirds of South African government entities assessed by the auditor-general have notable weaknesses in their cybersecurity defences, with penetration testing revealing that multiple government environments were breached during the 2024/2025…
PMI increases in March, but manufacturing remains under pressure
279 Data revealed that the slight improvement mostly reflects ongoing supply disruptions, not stronger demand. Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose by 1.6 points to 49 in March, but this does not…
Spending tips for Easter without breaking the bank
324 Consumers should spend money cautiously this Easter as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on South Africa’s economic outlook. Easter is usually a time when families hit the road, gather…
Best Beginner’s Guide to Building Multiple Income Streams
219 Beginner’s Guide to Building Multiple Income Streams (Real Steps to Financial Security) If you’ve ever felt nervous relying on just your monthly salary, you’re not alone. In today’s economy, job stability…
EV charging start-up Charge bypasses JSE for token-based raise
308 Charge chairman Joubert Roux Off-grid EV charging infrastructure company Charge (formerly Zero Carbon Charge) is planning a public investment offering in the coming months, bypassing the JSE in favour of a…
RAF ordered to pay 209 road accident victims R47m in 30 days
229 The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has been compelled by the Klerksdorp Regional Court to comply with all valid and existing court orders granted in favour of 209 road accident victims, and…
Synthesis helps financial enterprises transform with new Gemini Enterprise
278 Digicloud Africa partner Synthesis is taking the lead in terms of local Google Gemini Enterprise implementations, becoming the first of its partners to deploy the latest Google Cloud AI-powered agentic platform…