166 A social media feud between Elon Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary over the cost of fitting Starlink’s Wi-Fi service has reignited a long-running debate in aviation: who really needs internet…
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Netflix is going vertical
145 Netflix, the world’s largest streaming service by paying subscribers, has announced a massive overhaul of its mobile app coming in late 2026, with shorts- and reels-style content for phones taking centre…
Sita tears into Tshwane for cutting its electricity
130 The State IT Agency (Sita) has lashed out at the City of Tshwane after electricity was cut to one of its facilities in Pretoria, accusing the municipality of acting without due…
Paying ransomware attackers is making companies more vulnerable
159 By paying ransomware, organisations are leaving themselves open to repeat attacks and long-term business disruption, according to Lloyd Timcke, regional director for Africa and Israel at cybersecurity firm Rubrik. At a…
‘China attacks, BMW digs in, Toyota’s sublime supercar’
152 In episode 2 of Watts & Wheels, Duncan McLeod and William Kelly dig deeper into the forces reshaping South Africa’s automotive industry – from the growing dominance of Chinese brands to…
Digital IDs will launch before year-end, government says
144 Maropene Ramokgopa, minister for planning monitoring & evaluation. Image: GCIS The roll-out of digital IDs, spearheaded by the department of home affairs, will begin before the end of the year, government…
Intel takes another hit
158 Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Laure Andrillon/Reuters Intel said it is struggling to satisfy demand for its server chips used in AI data centres, and forecast quarterly revenue and profit below market…
Chery to take over Nissan’s historic Rosslyn plant
165 In a landmark shift for South Africa’s motor manufacturing industry, Nissan and Chery have agreed on the acquisition of Nissan’s manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, Pretoria, signalling the end of nearly six…
EU decision doesn’t end ‘Fair Share’ debate, says ACT CEO Batyi
130 ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi The move by the European Commission, through a new Digital Networks Act, of not imposing a fee that “over the top” (OTT) platforms such as YouTube and…
a smarter way to sound, work and connect in the workplace
156 The modern workday no longer follows a predictable routine. It often begins in traffic, moves through a series of virtual meetings, shifts between home and office, and stretches well beyond traditional…