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MyBroadbandUS Army will livestream execution by firing squad, and Starlink satellite near misses in orbit
Here are five important things happening in tech today.
TechCentralSeacom CEO Alpheus Mangale quits Absa board
The resignation came a day after TechCentral reported that Seacom had placed Mangale on special leave.
BusinessTechSocial unrest in South Africa turns to violence and looting, and Helen Zille hit with criminal case
Here are 5 important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 9 October 2026.
BusinessTechIndustry Insights presented by BCX – new podcast series coming soon
The Industry Insights podcast series is a must-watch for any South African business decision-maker.
MyBroadbandIndustry Insights presented by BCX – new podcast series coming soon
The Industry Insights podcast series is a must-watch for any South African business decision-maker.
MyBroadbandFirst South African town cutting off Eskom
Riversdale in the Western Cape has established a solar and battery storage farm that supplies almost twice the capacity it requires.
Business BagelThe Roundup — Friday, 9 October 2026
Today’s edition Air Time Presented by Good morning. Airlink flew two jets low over a packed Cape Town stadium in August, and a quarter of the airline belongs to Qatar Airways. Vodacom wants up to 55,000 more cars on Uber and Bolt, with the car loans in
Business BagelVodacom wants to help put up to 55,000 new cars on Uber and Bolt without owning one
Vodacom and fleet manager SmartOps want investors to fund up to 55,000 new Uber and Bolt cars, with Vodacom supplying the technology and payments rather than the cars.
Business BagelAirlink got the whole country looking up in August, and now it wants a network a tenth bigger
Airlink's low pass over DHL Stadium got South Africa's attention, and behind it is an airline carrying 4.5 million passengers a year and planning a network about a tenth bigger.
Business BagelSamsung has just become the first Korean company to make 100 trillion won in a quarter, and its shares fell
Samsung's early estimate puts its third-quarter operating profit at about 107.4 trillion won, close to nine times a year ago, and the shares still slipped.
Business BagelGold and platinum prices have soared, and South African mining output has barely moved
PwC's SA Mine 2026 report finds bigger reserves and longer mine lives for gold, platinum group metals and iron ore, while production rose just 2% and still trails 2019.
Business BagelAfrimat's quarries are growing nicely, but iron ore has pushed the group's core earnings into the red
A stronger rand and shipping costs up by almost half have left Afrimat expecting a headline loss for the six months to August, its toughest stretch since listing in 2006.
Business BagelPremier told regulators it had no plans to close factories, and four months after the deal it named one
The Competition Commission has asked the Tribunal to revoke or rework its approval of Premier's RFG takeover, saying the companies discussed closing the Tulbagh cannery and never disclosed it.
VentureburnMeanwhile Raises $37.5M to Expand Bitcoin Life Insurance Globally
Meanwhile Raises $37.5M as Global Demand Grows Meanwhile has raised $37.5 million in new funding from its existing investors. Bain Capital Crypto led the round alongside Haun Ventures, Framework Ventures
VentureburnVEIR Raises $110M to Scale Superconducting Power Systems for AI Data Centres
VEIR Targets AI Data Centre Power Demands VEIR, a US-based power technology company, has raised $110 million in Series C funding. Matter Venture Partners and Tyche Partners co-led the oversubscribed
VentureburnFortastra Raises $30M to Scale On-Orbit Security Spacecraft
Fortastra Builds Spacecraft For Orbital Security Fortastra, a California-based space technology company, has raised $30 million in Series A funding. First In led the round with participation from Upfront Ventures,
VentureburnStord Secures $400M Credit Facility to Scale AI Fulfillment Network
Stord Expands Its Fulfillment Infrastructure Stord, a physical intelligence platform for independent commerce, has secured a $400 million credit facility. Citi led the facility alongside Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan. First
MyBroadbandSmall South African town once known as “dream city” where 1 million televisions and 500,000 fridges are built every year
Sold as the "bruin droomstad" by the Apartheid government, Atlantis in the Western Cape has seen significant changes since 1994, including the construction of a factory that produces 1 million televisions and 500,000 fridges every year.
TechCentralDimension Data deserves to be remembered for more than this
Dimension Data was one of South Africa's great business stories. It's a terrible shame how its history is concluding.
Farmer's WeeklyLeaders urged to address red meat industry challenges
South Africa’s red meat industry needs sufficient funding, changes in state animal health management, and stronger farmer participation if it is to achieve its growth ambitions. This was according to speakers at the Road to Recovery event at Nampo Alfa on 2 October.
BusinessTechThe rural municipality with the lowest prices for groceries in South Africa
As of the end of September 2026, this municipality in KwaZulu-Natal remains the cheapest among South Africa’s major metros and towns for groceries.
BusinessTechAbsa director resigns with immediate effect
Alpheus Mangale has resigned as an independent non-executive director of Absa, effective immediately.
ITWebToluna Announces Planned CEO Transition After 25 Years; Founder Frédéric Charles Petit to remain as Board Member, Senior Advisor and Shareholder
Toluna, a global leader in consumer insights and market research technology, today announces a planned leadership transition.
The CitizenWhat is Mini LED, really? A guide to what separates real performance from the label
What separates one from the other comes down to three factors, each simple enough to check before buying, regardless of brand.
ITWebTownship businesses urged to use tech like AI to grow
The Township Entrepreneur Agency hosted its Kasi Tech Summit in Alexandra, urging local entrepreneurs to embrace digital tools and AI to grow their businesses.
BusinessTechCut petrol prices in South Africa by R5.25 per litre immediately
The AA says the RAF Levy needs to be scrapped, and National Treasury must provide more relief, as drivers stare down the highest fuel prices in history.
SME South AfricaMarketplaces Help Scale, But Only When Done Right
We’ve all been there: You shop online, spot the picture that looks exactly like what you are looking for – and the price is surprisingly…
BusinessTechNew flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg
Airlink has announced a new flight route between Cape Town and Johannesburg.
VentureburnDoes Platform Loyalty Still Support Smarter Spending in the Cloud Era
Platform loyalty still supports good gaming decisions when it is treated as one part of a wider access plan. A preferred console, familiar account, and established library retain real value,