160 Authoritarian governments have long relied on a blunt but effective tool to silence dissent: switching off the internet. From nationwide blackouts during elections to targeted throttling of social media platforms during…
Category: Business
Sarb urged to cutrates as stimulus
139 Economy has to do better to improve job creation – analyst. With a positive forecast for the South African economy this year predicted in different quarters, the South African Reserve Bank…
South Africa’s telecoms sector enters a new growth phase
211 The shares of South Africa’s JSE-listed telecommunications operators performed significantly better in 2025 than 2024, suggesting the sector is in the middle of a resurgence headed into 2026. Cell C parent…
Vodacom, Maziv deal rewrites South Africa’s open-access rulebook
224 The authors, Altman Solon’s Björn Menden and Switala Ventures’ Thomas Switala When the competition authorities last year finally approved Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv – the parent of Vumatel…
Remember to include your retirement products in your will
222 Your retirement products can make a notable financial difference in the lives of your loved ones when you pass away. Most consumers know by now the importance of having a will,…
Elon Musk demands billions from OpenAI in explosive lawsuit
177 Elon Musk. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters Elon Musk is seeking up to US$134-billion (R2.2-trillion) from OpenAI and Microsoft, saying he deserves the “wrongful gains” that they received from his early support, according to…
How to make 2026 the ‘Year of Smarter Credit Choices’
191 It is quite impossible to live without credit in today’s expensive world, but you should make smarter choices when opting for credit, an expert says. You have probably realised by now…
protecting your pension and resolving your complaints
173 The Pension Funds Adjudicator can help with any problems you experience with your pension fund free of charge. Few consumers knew about the existence of the Pension Funds Adjudicator before the…
How to build wealth during uncertain times
173 Countries and big investors run for gold during uncertain times and volatile geopolitics, but where does the ordinary consumer go? There is no question that we live in uncertain times. And…
Iran takes on Starlink in high-stakes bid to silence dissent
175 Iran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security tests yet for Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has served as a lifeline against state-imposed internet blackouts since its…