174 SADV, one of South Africa’s fastest-growing internet service providers has unveiled Infini-fi, a new brand and value-added connectivity service designed to expand fibre access while giving customers greater flexibility, choice and…
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Private sector asked to take the wheel in South Africa
216 The safety of those on the road – whether driver or passenger – is increasingly being made the responsibility of the private sector. Last month, government gazetted the National Land Transport…
The next cyber battlefield is in orbit
243 In a recent article with award-winning cyberdefence firm Snode Technologies, we outlined how counterspace threats are demanding alternatives to traditional, Earth-based defence strategies. The conclusion was clear: in orbit, agility is…
Nedbank MVNO ambitions reach beyond South Africa’s borders
248 Nedbank’s Eugene Liebenberg Nedbank Connect, Nedbank’s recently launched mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), is taking a slow and steady approach to entering the South African market, but its ambitions are broader,…
Microsoft Defender & Purview rewrite the security rulebook
186 For many years, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have faced an uncomfortable reality: the tools designed to defend against cyberthreats and meet compliance standards were often created with enterprises in mind….
South Africa’s first AI factory now live, powered by Altron and Nvidia
232 Altron’s Bongani Andy Mabaso Altron announced today the successful deployment of South Africa’s first operational artificial intelligence factory, powered by Nvidia AI infrastructure, including Nvidia-accelerated computing and Nvidia AI enterprise software….
Spar supercharges Uber Eats partnership
289 Spar omnichannel executive Blake Raubenheimer South Africa’s online grocery market is shifting rapidly, and Spar, which is coming from behind in the on-demand grocery delivery market, is betting big on its…
Apple and Samsung lead smartphone market revival
182 The Samsung Galaxy Fold7 is selling well Global smartphone shipments grew 2.6% in the third quarter this year, fuelled by strong consumer demand for premium and AI-enabled devices, according to preliminary…
Home affairs promises full automation by next year
178 Home affairs deputy minister Njabulo Nzuza The home affairs department has undertaken to ensure that all its services are fully automated and digitised over the next year. According to its 2024/2025…
Malatsi to finalise Starlink-friendly BEE proposal within weeks
161 Communications minister Solly Malatsi. Image c/o DCDT Communications minister Solly Malatsi told TechCentral in an exclusive interview at the weekend that he is a matter of weeks away from finalising a…