163 The rand ended 2025 nearly 13% stronger against the US dollar, marking its biggest annual gain in 16 years as the greenback weakened broadly. The risk-sensitive currency posted its first yearly…
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Was 2025 a better year for economy and will 2026 bring new successes or challenges?
114 Gold shot the lights out this year, while the rand became stronger towards the end of the year, trading at R16.63 this afternoon compared to R18.88/$ on 1 January. As we…
DStv dodges channel blackout in last-minute deal with Warner Bros
105 DStv parent Groupe Canal+ and Warner Bros Discovery have reached a last-minute agreement that will see 12 channels, including CNN International and Cartoon Network, stay on the DStv bouquet following the…
Ralph Mupita on competition, AI and the future of mobile
129 South Africa’s big three telecommunications operators have all reported numbers in recent weeks, and the theme is clear: competition in prepaid has intensified sharply. Telkom’s resurgence has put pressure on both…
Gqeberha gets R740m Isuzu-linked investment
105 The new facility positions VSL as a core supplier in Isuzu’s localisation strategy. A R740 million strategic investment in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility by VSL Manufacturing in Gqeberha is set…
How intelligent infrastructure is powering a sustainable data future
131 “Efficiency isn’t just about saving energy. It’s about giving time back to the business.” This idea was at the heart of Schneider Electric’s TechCentral breakfast, “The digital advantage”, a gathering of…
FNB app knocked offline on Black Friday
105 Users were struggling to access the FNB app on Friday as Black Friday coincided with pay day for many South Africans. A presumed surge in online activity from Black Friday shopping…
Makate is trying to ‘disclaim his liabilities’, says legal funder
100 Says Kenneth Makate accepted millions of rand in financial support but is now trying to disclaim his obligations now that his settlement with Vodacom is concluded. Please Call Me inventor Kenneth…
South Africa set for telecoms licensing reset
118 Communications regulator Icasa this week issued a notice in the Government Gazette signalling its intention to review the process of telecommunications licensing in South Africa. This follows a policy directive from…
How Durban is clawing its way off the ‘world’s worst port’ list
168 Turnaround times for permit processing have been reduced from 10-12 days to 48 hours as ICTSI prepares takeover and new cranes are deployed. Ranked last in the world by the World…