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‘We need decisions now’ on South Africa’s EV future: BMW
269 BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen has cautioned that government’s slow pace in finalising an electric vehicle policy is putting the…
Standard Bank to invest R750-million in New GX clean-tech fund
302 Khudusela Pitje Standard Bank has pledged R750-million in a strategic equity partnership with Airnergize Capital, the clean technology platform owned by New GX Capital, to expand renewable and utility infrastructure across…
Amazon launches delivery windows in South Africa
244 Ahead of the Black Friday and Christmas shopping periods, Amazon South Africa has introduced a new feature that allows clients to pick a preferred delivery slot. “Customers in major cities can…
IDC, PIC join forces for clean energy investments
177 The Industrial Development Corporation and the Public Investment Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see investments in the reindustrialisation of the economy and emerging industries such as the…
Acer Africa delivers technology built for modern work
226 In today’s fast-paced, digital-first landscape, businesses of all sizes face a critical challenge: how to not only survive but thrive amid constant change. From supply chain disruptions to the rise of…
AI spending boom hits overdrive
268 A momentous week in the technology sector made it clear there is no sign the boom in building artificial intelligence infrastructure is slowing — despite the bubble talk. Nvidia, whose processors…
OpenAI bets $38-billion on AWS in cloud power grab
245 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Shelby Tauber/Reuters OpenAI has signed a seven-year, US$38-billion deal to buy cloud services from Amazon.com, in its first big push to power its AI ambitions after a…
Africa’s streaming boom – millions ditch legacy TV for on-demand content
282 Streaming platforms are gaining strong momentum in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, fuelled by improved mobile connectivity and shifting consumer viewing habits. According to PwC’s latest Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook…
South Africa readies new one-stop portal for government services
251 President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: GCIS Government plans to launch the “alpha” (pre-beta) version of its revamped central website this month, according to according to an update of the second phase of…