320 Image for illustration purposes only Maziv-owned telecommunications infrastructure provider Dark Fibre Africa said on Wednesday that an R800-million upgrade to its network is helping it put instability issues in recent years…
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OpenAI drops first open models since GPT-2 – and they run on laptops
326 OpenAI has released two open-weight language models that excel in advanced reasoning and are optimised to run on laptops with performance levels similar to its smaller proprietary reasoning models. An open-weight…
Telkom keeps winning – but BCX is still a drag
375 Telkom Group CEO Serame Taukobong Telkom’s strong financial performance in its 2025 financial year has continued into the new year, with the partially state-owned telecommunications group on Tuesday reporting good growth…
Sixty60 growth still outpacing Pick n Pay’s asap!
403 Growth at Checkers Sixty60 continues to outpace rival Pick n Pay’s asap! in the online grocery delivery space. According to a trading statement by Checkers parent Shoprite Holdings on Tuesday, online…
Capitec targets migrant wallets with cross-border transfers
260 Capitec, South Africa’s largest bank by customers, is muscling in on the remittance market through a partnership with the fintech and remittance specialist Mama Money. In a joint statement on Tuesday,…
Buried deep in Dell laptops: a security flaw that could’ve been devastating
264 A flaw in the chips used to secure tens of millions of Dell laptops could have given attackers the ability to steal sensitive data as well as maintain access even after…
Intel’s big bet on 18A runs into trouble
291 The production process that Intel hoped would pave the way to winning manufacturing deals and restore its edge in churning out high-end, high-margin chips is facing a big hurdle on quality…
South African car exports show grit as Trump tariffs bite
252 Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa South Africa’s automotive sector is weathering US President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs, but storms clouds are gathering. According to motoring industry group Naamsa (also known as the…
Naspers South Africa CEO sells R240-million in shares
302 Naspers South Africa CEO Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa Naspers South Africa CEO Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa has sold R240-million worth of shares in the company. She sold the shares “to cover taxes and other expenses”,…
Ghana tells MultiChoice to cut DStv prices – or else
262 Ghana has demanded that the local unit of MultiChoice Group to reduce subscription fees by 30% by 7 August or risk suspension of its broadcasting licence, Daily Graphic reported. The country…