172 SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Elon Musk said on Sunday that SpaceX has shifted its focus to building a “self‑growing city” on the moon, which could be achieved in less than 10 years….
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Eskom unbundling U-turn threatens to undo hard-won electricity gains
172 The release last week of the BLSA Reform Tracker Quarterly Review showed that there has been broad progress across government’s reform agenda, with one notable exception: electricity. While load shedding is…
Eskom lifts load reduction for 140 000 customers
157 Eskom says more than 140 000 customers are no longer subject to load reduction during peak periods, as the utility makes progress on a programme to eliminate the practice entirely by 2027….
Crypto firm accidentally sends R700-billion in bitcoin to its users
142 South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said at the weekend that it had accidentally given away more than US$40-billion worth of bitcoin to customers as promotional rewards, triggering a sharp selloff on…
AI chatbots are coming to Apple CarPlay
171 Apple is preparing to allow voice-controlled AI apps from other companies in CarPlay, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The change represents a strategic shift for…
Makro bets on refurbished tech as consumers hunt value
206 Makro has launched a refurbished technology offering, branded Makro Restored, as retailers respond to rising consumer demand for cheaper alternatives to new devices. The range includes refurbished and pre-owned smartphones, tablets,…
Big changes at Lesaka as Bank Zero deal nears completion
194 Lincoln Mali JSE- and Nasdaq-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies is involved in a corporate shake-up, including an internal rationalisation of its operating portfolio and an outward facelift of its brand identity. Lincoln…
Every electric car you can buy in South Africa in early 2026, ranked by price
298 The BYD Dolphin Surf is officially South Africa’s most affordable electric car TechCentral regularly publishes a list of all the battery-electric vehicles available for sale in South Africa, along with prices,…
From stocks to crypto, markets reel as AI doubts grow
139 Global markets retreated on Friday as a stock rout on Wall Street went global, with volatility gripping precious metals and cryptocurrencies while AI fears weighed on equities. The MSCI All-Country World…
South Africa deepens China ties as US trade tensions escalate
166 South Africa said on Friday that trade minister Parks Tau has signed a framework economic partnership agreement on a visit to China, which it described as a step towards securing duty-free…