177 Marking yet another milestone in the Paratus Group’s fast-paced expansion across the continent, the pan-African telecommunications and network services provider is launching Paratus Uganda in a joint venture with leading well-established…
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Vodacom settles landmark ‘please call me’ case out of court
180 Nkosana Makate in the constitutional court last year Vodacom said on Wednesday that it had reached an out-of-court settlement in a dispute with a former employee over his role in creating…
WEF warns of bubbles in global economy
165 Image: Hans Eiskonen The world should watch out for three possible bubbles in financial markets, including artificial intelligence, the head of the World Economic Forum said on Wednesday, in comments that…
Romeo Kumalo, Gil Oved to set up R3.5-billion tech fund
157 From left, Romeo Kumalo and Gil Oved LLH Capital, a private equity firm led by Romeo Kumalo and Gil Oved, sold down a significant portion of its stake in Optasia during…
‘World will benefit from choice’ in AI chips
130 Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman Making more choice available to customers for their AI computing needs is at the core of Amazon Web Services’ chip procurement strategy, which includes designing…
South Africa faces ‘triple-edged sword’ as AI fuels next-gen cyber threats
129 South Africa’s cybersecurity services industry is set for explosive growth, with market revenue forecast to R16.5-billion by 2029, according to BMI TechKnowledge Group’s SA Cybersecurity Services Report 2025. The research projects…
Cell C announces JSE listing
195 Cell C Holdings has announced its intention to list on the JSE, a move the mobile operator said will streamline its balance sheet, elevate its brand and support its next phase…
How Trade Link ensures retailers bank the cash around the clock
169 Trade Link CEO Ahmed Laher Retailers and their banks across South Africa are moving away from cash and into the mobile, agile world of Android payment systems. As they do, payment…
Roelof Botha steps down as head of Sequoia Capital
179 Roelof Botha Roelof Botha, the South African venture capitalist who has enjoyed significant success in the US, is stepping down as managing partner of Sequoia Capital. The Financial Times reported on…
Acer AiTV arrives in South Africa, bringing 4K Google TV and AI-powered entertainment home
253 Acer Africa has officially launched the Acer AiTV, a compact, intelligent streaming device that turns any television into a 4K, artificial intelligence-enhanced smart entertainment hub. This marks a global first for…