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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has nixed a proposal by the Road Accident Fund to hike the RAF Levy in South Africa.
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Farmer's WeeklyRoyal Show exhibitors raise the bar with innovation
Exhibitors at this year’s Royal Show were praised for the exceptional quality of their displays at an awards ceremony held at Tweedie Hall in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands last week.
TechCentralMicrosoft president says milk faces more regulation than AI
Microsoft's president says milk cartons and washing machines face stricter safety rules than artificial intelligence does.
The CitizenInseta CEO dismissal a ‘victory for accountability’ says Outa
Gugu Mkhize's tenure was dogged by claims of spending and tender irregularities.
TechCentralXiaomi wants to sell South Africans a lot more than phones
Phones, scooters, robot vacuums and smart TVs: how Xiaomi plans to win over South African consumers.
The CitizenAs Shoprite CEO pay tops R117m, group wants to lock him in for six years
Engelbrecht to be incentivised over a 'strategic period' with special share award.
BusinessTechNew fast food franchise planning to take over petrol stations in South Africa
A new South African fast-food chain, Tasty Gallos, is planning to expand into BP petrol stations.
MyBroadband14,000 tonnes of radioactive metal to be mined in South Africa for new nuclear power stations
The directors of Steenkampkraal mine said that it could produce enough thorium to power South Africa's planned nuclear power fleet for the next 500 years.
BusinessTechRamaphosa’s plan to give one group of South Africans 2.5 million hectares of land
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the government will release 2.5 million hectares of state-owned land to black farmers to help boost the country's agricultural base.
MyBroadbandPowering South Africa’s future through informed nuclear leadership
South Africa’s proposed 5,2 GW nuclear build is about more than adding electricity to the national grid.
The CitizenMeet the man set to lead Boxer from 2027 – Justin Galloway
Galloway joined Boxer in 2012.
The CitizenKFC makes not sharing ‘official’ with the Mighty Bucket for One No Sharing Contract
You can buy the Mighty Bucket for One and sign the No Sharing Contract to unapologetically protectyour meal
BusinessTechMajor retailer in South Africa in hot water over merger with rival business
Pepkor has faced backlash from shareholders over plans to merge its fintech division with a rival business.
BusinessTechEnd of Eskom’s monopoly delayed
Private sector participation in electricity infrastructure has faced delays, but there is a silver lining, according to Busisiwe Mavuso.
BusinessTechMatric pass rate warning for South Africa
The Minister of Basic Education has warned South Africa not to obsess over the matric pass rate, as the NSC exams commence.
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.
Farmer's WeeklyWill SA have enough wheat for the year ahead B
South Africa is heading into the 2026/27 season with strong grain supplies, but wheat tells a more complicated story.
BusinessTechBusiness Talk – Econometrix’s Azar Jammine and CGCSA’s Abraham Nelson on South Africa’s R68 billion illicit trade problem
Jammine is the Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix, and Nelson is the Executive Head of the Crime Risk Initiative at the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa.
ITWebOpensignal Launches World’s First Interactive Map of Satellite-to-Smartphone D2D Connections
Opensignal, a global independent consumer connectivity analytics and insights company, today launched the Opensignal D2D Satellite Map, the world’s first interactive, real-world depiction of where direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connections with smartphones are happening across the globe.
MyBroadbandHow much money you would have if you bought R1,000 in Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, or Cell C shares at the start of 2026
Investors who bet on South Africa two big telecoms firms at the start of 2026 will have seen better returns in the year-to-date than those who bought shares in the country's two smaller operators.
BusinessTechJSE delists one of South Africa’s biggest companies after 74 years
Tongaat Hulett, one of South Africa’s biggest sugar producers and agricultural businesses, will be removed from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
MyBroadbandFormer Google SA boss resigns from South African Bitcoin company after CEO scandal
Africa Bitcoin Corporation interim CEO Stafford Masie and several prominent directors, including township economics expert GG Alcock, have resigned amid a boardroom battle involving debarred founder Warren Wheatley.
MyBroadbandHands-on with the ASUS Zenbook 14 – Lightweight design meets efficient Snapdragon performance
The ASUS Zenbook 14 combines a lightweight Ceraluminum chassis, OLED display, Snapdragon X processor, and long battery life in a highly portable package.
ITWebStructural failure in how the channel funds growth
For MSPs and distributors, claiming 100% of Market Development Fund spend isn't about "free money" − it's a strategic necessity.
BusinessTechPick n Pay’s golden child opening 60 new stores in South Africa
Boxer reported strong results in its last interim period, bringing good news for its parent Pick n Pay.
MyBroadbandFacebook movie bombs on opening weekend, and Chinese hackers target banks with AI-powered attacks
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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.
BusinessTechEnd of an era for Boxer after 30 years
Boxer's CEO is set to retire after more than 30 years, bringing an end to an era in which the business grew from five stores into a 600-store operation in South Africa.
Farmer's WeeklyDairy industry’s survival strategy is pushing farmers out
South Africa’s dairy farmers have become so efficient that there is little room left to cut costs, yet most still struggle to earn worthwhile returns. Farmers are being forced to produce more milk to survive, but the market is not growing fast enough to absorb it.
ITWebMegaport Expands Global Automated Infrastructure Platform Into Portugal
Megaport Limited (ASX: MP1) (“Megaport”), a leading global automated infrastructure platform, today announced the launch of its services in Portugal, expanding its European footprint and enabling enterprises and service providers in the region to connect instantly to the world’s leading cloud…