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SME South AfricaTelkom FutureMakers Township Innovation Incubator Programme Now Open
Ideas are rarely these “a-ha” moments of clarity. There is no cartoonish lightbulb popping up, and although a spark arrives in a flash, they still…
TechCentralBanks top AI spending as telcos struggle to show returns
Telecoms companies lead BCG's new index on AI strategic clarity, yet report some of the thinnest returns.
ITWebTechnology Innovation Institute Completes Asteroid-Landing Probe for Landmark Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has revealed the UAE-built probe it has developed for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA).
Farmer's WeeklyFarmer’s Weekly set to tantalise taste buds at the Royal Show
Farmer’s Weekly will bring agriculture and food together at the Royal Show with a dedicated pavilion showcasing the connection between farming and the food on our plates.
SME South Africa6 Best Alternatives to a Business Bank Overdraft for South African SMEs
Bank overdrafts might fill some small business owners with dread, but that’s only because traditional facilities tend to come loaded with high fees and strict…
SME South AfricaHow to Grow Your Small Business Without Leaning on Ad Spend
I have lost count of how many small business owners have told me some version of the same story. They put a few thousand rand…
Farmer's WeeklyJohan Kotzé on the growing pressure facing South African farmers
South African farmers are under increasing financial pressure as the sector grapples with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), high input costs, tight margins and the risk of El Niño conditions.
Farmer's WeeklyRed meat industry needs to turn strategy into delivery
South Africa’s red meat industry has no shortage of plans, structures or committed people, yet weak coordination, inadequate funding and poor implementation continue to hamper efforts to turn strategy into results.
TechCentralPothole bounty app wins Wits hackathon
BlockFix lets residents crowdfund fixes for neighbourhood problems. It came out on top in a field of more than 300 students.
TechCentralThe board now owns the database
King V’s Principle 10 has made the board accountable for an estate most boards have never seen. The paragraph in next year’s report will not be the answer.
TechCentralThe attacker has one AI. You have 12 dashboards
Offensive AI has made every organisation a target. Defenders need to automate in response.
Farmer's WeeklyDon’t Let the Rain Fool You El Niño Still Looms
South Africa is heading into the 2026–27 summer crop season on a much better footing than in previous difficult drought years, with strong grain stocks, improved soil moisture, healthy dam levels and a generally good 2025–26 harvest.
TechCentralBonanza for Cell C executives
Cell C has confirmed its executives paid nothing for 15.3 million shares transferred to them at listing.
TechCentralAI spending now dwarfs the railway and dot-com booms
Economists question whether AI can deliver the productivity gains needed to justify trillions in spending.
Farmer's WeeklyR6,4 million Ankole heifer sets new record at Ntaba Nyoni auction
The in-calf Ankole heifer Queen Arusha (NANK23 001) sold for R6,4 million at the Ntaba Nyoni & Friends auction at Phala Phala near Bela-Bela, Limpopo, on 3 October, setting a new South African record for a female animal across cattle breeds, according to JP Smith, COO of Veilingswinkel.
Farmer's WeeklyWheatlands a Karoo farm where seven generations made history
After eight generations of diverse farming on this spread in the Camdeboo area of the Eastern Cape Karoo, Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit discovered there are hundreds of stories to be told around the family fire.
Farmer's WeeklyRecovery and unity in focus as livestock industry gathers on Day 1 of Nampo Alfa
Livestock competitions, outdoor demonstrations and youth skills development drew visitors to the opening day of Nampo Alfa, but discussions around the future of South Africa's livestock industry and the need for greater unity dominated many of the conversations.
Farmer's WeeklyVW Caravelle eHybrid ready to plug in and play on the road
The all-new Caravelle recently made history as Volkswagen’s first local hybrid vehicle. It’s a definite step-up from its predecessor in comfort and refinement, writes The Citizen’s Charl Bosch.
TechCentralMeta’s smart glasses are officially coming to South Africa
Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses are getting an official local launch this year, but likely without Muse.
VentureburnSupabase Raises $150 Million And Acquires Turso As AI Agents Drive 600% Database Growth
As we get to the point where you can describe a problem and the problem builds itself, one major challenge remains: databases. Every single autonomous agent needs a place to
VentureburnWhy Emerging Markets Could Shape the Next Phase of Web3 Adoption
Web3 adoption has long been framed as a story led by developed markets and Silicon Valley capital. That framing is starting to look outdated. Across emerging markets, smartphone and internet
Farmer's WeeklyBiosecurity measures help drive strong livestock turnout at Nampo Alfa 2026
Stringent biosecurity measures and widespread vaccination compliance have enabled Nampo Alfa to host one of its largest livestock exhibitions yet despite the ongoing challenge posed by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), according to Albert Loubser, livestock coordinator for Nampo Alfa.
VentureburnMNT-Halan Raises $82 Million in Debt Ahead of Blockbuster 20% Cairo IPO
For millions of everyday Egyptians, getting a simple loan almost feels like pulling teeth. Sky-high domestic interest rates and notoriously stubborn inflation have squeezed household incomes to an absolute breaking
The CitizenJSE censures AngloGold Ashanti over delayed Sens earnings disclosure
Gold miner released price-sensitive results overseas 27 minutes before publishing them on Sens.
The CitizenDiscovery to increase medical aid contributions by as much as 8.9%
Discovery Health Medical Scheme says the weighted average increase for members is 8.2%, with two-thirds under 8%
TechCentralEskom has a R1.20/kWh offer for bitcoin miners
Eskom wants to sell surplus power to bitcoin miners, but energy regulator Nersa’s paper leaves key questions open.
VentureburnUK’s Extend Robotics Secures £2.6M to Sell Factory Work Instead of Machines
UK embodied-AI startup Extend Robotics has closed a £2.6 million early-stage funding round to scale its Result-as-a-Service model across European industrial sectors. Skyworks Venture Capital Fund led the round, with
VentureburnCerto Aerospace Secures £5M to Drive Capstone Heavy-Lift Drone Toward Production
British aerospace startup Certo Aerospace has secured £5 million in an early venture capital round to accelerate the development of its Capstone autonomous heavy-lift aircraft. The funding arrives after three
VentureburnHow to Make an AI Essay Sound More Human
AI can produce an essay in seconds. That part is no longer impressive. The harder question comes afterward: why does a technically correct essay sometimes feel strangely empty? The problem