243 Streaming service Viu has launched a new a vertical video section on its mobile app offering one to three minutes episodic micro-dramas. Named “Viu Shorts”, the content is presented in a…
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Tech execs join SEZ advisory board
314 Trade minister Parks Tau Trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau has gazetted the names of the new members of the special economic zones (SEZs) advisory board, with a few drawn…
Work begins on what will be Africa’s biggest airport
303 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a US$12.5-billion (R205-billion) construction project for what officials say will be Africa’s biggest airport when completed in 2030 in the…
Alphabet tops $4-trillion valuation
278 Alphabet hit a US$4-trillion (R65.5-trillion) market valuation on Monday, as the Google parent’s sharpened AI focus allayed doubts about its strategy and thrust it back to the forefront of the high-stakes…
Eskom smart meter roll-out is badly behind
307 The prospect of Eskom meeting its March 2026 or March 2027 smart meter roll-out targets looks increasingly unlikely. The utility has only installed and uploaded 75 736 smart meters on feeders affected…
Google wins big as Apple rewires Siri with Gemini
266 Siri has fallen hopelessly behind other chatbots Apple will use Google’s Gemini models for its revamped Siri coming later this year under a multi-year deal that deepens the tech giants’ alliance…
Starlink, Musk face rising political resistance in South Africa
340 Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi Starlink’s proposed entry into South Africa is facing mounting political backlash, driven by concerns over owner Elon Musk’s conduct and public statements. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo…
The top-performing South African tech shares of 2025
340 Many of South Africa’s JSE-listed technology companies performed well in 2025, with the likes of Weaver Fintech, Blu Label Unlimited, MTN Group, iOCO and Telkom improving their share prices by over…
Excuse me while I slip past your security
291 The author, Richard Frost, is head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security AI-powered phishing has become the most virulent security threat to the business world. Threat actors are…
Apple tops global smartphone rankings in 2025
283 Global smartphone shipments rose 2% year on year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research said on Monday. Apple led the market with a…