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The Independent Communications Authority of SA expands its regulatory approach, as satellite connectivity, cloud computing and AI reshape the digital infrastructure landscape.
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News24 BusinessRon Bousso | Trump’s oil jawboning loses punch as wars spiral
The US president can still move energy markets with his words, but that power has weakened as geopolitical conflicts have grown more complex. Reuters columnist Ron Bousso says energy investors, traders and producers need trust in Washington’s willingness and ability to find a durable solution.
The CitizenTongaat Hulett’s shareholders to lose investment as company delists from JSE
The company breached the JSE Listings Requirements in 2022.
MoneywebSunak says Trump is a ‘symptom’ of breakdown in global order
Sunak also said that technology companies are on track to become larger net issuers of long-term debt than the US government in 2027.
ITWebNIBSS and Transactility Partnership Delivers National Payment Stack
Transactility, Inc. announced that the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), Nigeria’s central payment infrastructure operator, leveraged Transactility’s jPOS open-source technology for the rollout of the National Payment Stack (NPS), a next-generation ISO-20022 instant payments platform…
BusinessTechSouth Africa takes another beating
After starting the year with a much more positive outlook for the economy, the IMF says the picture for South Africa has dimmed significantly since then.
News24 BusinessIMF flags global risks from AI crash, war and debt – and slightly lowers SA growth outlook
The International Monetary Fund has slightly lowered its economic growth forecast for South Africa this year.
The CitizenBattle for ABC board leaves JSE bitcoin pioneer with just two directors
Four, including interim CEO Stafford Masie, have resigned from Africa Bitcoin Corporation after receiving demands from a majority of shareholders for their removal.
MyBroadbandSouth African city spent R1.1 million to protect one road’s streetlights from criminals
The City of Cape Town was forced to spend R1.1 million to upgrade the streetlights along a single road following repeated incidents of infrastructure theft and vandalism.
ITWebITWeb TV Biz: Connecting Africa on cleaner power
ITWeb TV Biz speaks to Nola Richards, group executive head of ESG and sustainable business at Vodacom Group, about how energy efficiency, virtual wheeling and cross-sector partnerships are shaping a lower-carbon future for the continent’s ICT sector.
The CitizenStandard Bank backs R9bn Gautrain modernisation deal
The 15-year concession includes eight new train sets, signalling upgrades and a digital ticketing overhaul.
MoneywebLVMH’s China slump threatens hopes for broader luxury recovery
Revealing that sales on the mainland dropped by double digits in the third quarter while the traditionally high-spending consumer group also pulled back overseas.
MyBroadbandMTN breaks 10Gbps barrier with upgraded 5G technology
MTN achieved 10.35Gbps peak download speeds during an early trial at its headquarters in Randburg.
MyBroadbandAirlink given deadline over extreme rugby stadium flyover in Cape Town with corrective action on the cards
Airlink was given 30 days to respond to a report from the South African Civil Aviation Authority on its findings into the Cape Town stadium flyover in August.
MyBroadbandVodacom and UJ extend AI partnership with hackathon empowering young AI innovators
Vodacom and the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), have extended their artificial intelligence (AI) partnership through the AI for Africa Hackathon Challenge.
MoneywebCrypto wallet tampering fallout widens as OneKey drops reseller
The incident is the latest in a series of attacks to plague the crypto industry in recent months, including the theft of more than $100m in Bitcoin from Coldcard-branded wallets made by Canada-based Coinkite.
BusinessTechTrouble brewing for homeowners in the Western Cape
Homeowners in the Western Cape could soon face water restrictions.
SME South AfricaOnline Finance Platform Zazu Changes to Manza
Online finance platform Zazu changed its name to Manza. Founded by Rinse Jacobs and Germain Bahri, both formerly of Solarisbank, the company launched in South…
MoneywebBlack-owned SA businesses face $45bn funding gap
The shortfall forms part of a $209bn capital deficit across five African economies, with researchers calling for more accessible funding to help businesses expand.
MoneywebGlencore set for Sydney debut in test of mining giant’s allure
The miner’s Australian debut could attract pension-fund investment, but coal exposure and climate policies may limit demand.
ITWebMalatsi risks action over cellphone gambling crackdown
A gambling law expert warns that using ICASA to restrict lawful betting could trigger a constitutional challenge.
News24 BusinessMike Dolan | Europe gets the yuan rise it wants — just not the way it wanted
Europe is getting the yuan adjustment it wanted, though via an unwelcome route, says Mike Dolan.
MoneywebTrump says he does not believe Russia and China are helping Iran
Adding that the two countries would have 'too much to lose' in aiding the Islamic Republic.
ITWebCrypto trader seeks to block R2.85m iCE3X claim
A crypto-currency trader challenges a R2.85 million claim by liquidators, arguing the funds he withdrew belonged to him.
The CitizenAnother cost for Gauteng motorists? Association calls for licence disc fee hike to be halted
If the hikes are approved, Gauteng will charge the highest licence disc fees in the country for every vehicle weighing less than 3 500kg.
MyBroadbandNew DStv streaming service preparing to launch in South Africa
MultiChoice owner Canal+ has reportedly begun spinning up South African webpages for its streaming platform.
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.
ITWebThe trillion-dollar AI bet needs a security strategy
Recent AI containment failures show that innovation alone isn’t enough. Every AI investment needs a security strategy behind it, says Arctic Wolf.
ITWebStop choosing AI models on price alone
Token prices tell only part of the story. Context, architecture and model selection often have a greater impact on the final AI bill, says Saurabh Agrawal, CTO: software engineering at DVT.
ITWebParatus Namibia to showcase connectivity solutions at ICT Summit 2026
ICT Summit 2026 will run until 16 October at the Ongwediva Trade Centre in the Oshana Region.