TechCentralWhy South Africa is turning its back on ‘screwdriver’ car plants
South Africa will phase out support for semi-knocked-down vehicle assembly, trade minister Parks Tau has said.
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TechCentralTechCentralOpenAI turns the tables on Apple in trade secrets fight
OpenAI alleges an employee who left for Apple took over 100 files on an unreleased device.
TechCentralSun International launches gambling charter as tax fight looms
Sun International has launched a gambling charter and warned government against taxes that favour offshore sites.
TechCentralSars to pay Microsoft and IBM R2.75-billion in sole-source deals
Sars's annual report shows R1.6-billion for Microsoft and R1.2-billion for IBM as it leans more heavily on technology.
TechCentralMalatsi can’t use telecoms rules to curb lawful gambling, lawyer warns
A bet doesn't become unlawful because it's placed on a cellphone, says gambling lawyer Wayne Lurie.
TechCentralAI is now propping up the world economy, says IMF
AI infrastructure investment is keeping global growth at about 3%, says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.
TechCentralHow to tell telemarketers to get lost – officially
Here's how to register a block, what it costs marketers and why the new registry won't stop spam calls immediately.
TechCentralReusable KYC means the end of ‘please upload your ID’
Businesses keep asking customers for the same ID. Verifiable credentials could end the repetition, writes Contactable CEO Shaun Strydom.
TechCentralEliminating the ‘toggle tax’: how CRM integration changes customer experience
Integrating CRM systems with communication platforms helps businesses resolve customer queries on first contact.
TechCentralMeta met Information Regulator over its camera glasses
The privacy watchdog got a demonstration in September as Meta prepares an official South African launch.
TechCentralRight to repair comes to South African electronics
New guidelines warn device makers against locking out independent repairers, though they are not binding.
TechCentralLuno says crypto draft may clash with SA’s IMF commitments
Luno's submission on the cross-border crypto draft questions its consistency with South Africa's IMF commitments.
TechCentralHuawei sets out its vision for intelligent government at GovTech 2026
From connected to intelligent: Huawei’s role in building secure and inclusive AI capabilities for South Africa’s public sector.