Nvidia hits new milestone as world’s first $5tn company
The US chip-maker has rapidly climbed from a niche graphics-chip manufacturer to an AI titan.
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Watchdog proposes new rules to increase blocking of scam texts
The plans involve blocking hundreds of millions more scams from reaching potential victims and locking scammers out of networks.
Boeing hit with $5bn in penalties as new jet delayed
The beleaguered firm said it now plans to deliver 777X jets starting from 2027.
A South African ‘national treasure’ making a comeback after 15 years
One of South Africa’s most iconic steam trains is a step closer to returning to the tracks along the Garden Route after 15 years.
Court ruling brings big changes for gambling in South Africa
A Supreme Court of Appeal ruling has placed limitations on bookmakers who look to offer casino-like services.
Another 145 businesses shut down in South Africa
South Africa experienced another spike in business liquidations in September, with another 145 companies added to the pile of closures, taking the running total to 1,180 in 2025 so far.
Jersey inflation rises to 2.6%, report shows
The report says the increase is due to the rising costs of food, driving and leisure.
Character.ai to ban teens from talking to its AI chatbots
The AI chatbot app, which has millions of users, said it was responding to parents and regulators.
SARS forced to give R168 million back to taxpayers
The Office of the Tax Ombudsman’s annual report for 2024/25 shows that SARS was forced to refund taxpayers millions of rands after complaints.
Compensation scheme opens for Post Office Capture IT system
The Capture IT system predated Horizon, and victims are potentially in line for payouts of up to £300,000.
FNB buys international business from British banking giant
FirstRand has acquired Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking business in Zambia, as it looks to increase its African portfolio.
‘The cost-of-living crisis has hit an awful lot of families hard’
A new scheme in Strabane is offering free baby clothes in a bid to help people facing hardship.
Two small towns carrying South Africa’s economy primed for R1.3 trillion ‘goldmine’
South Africa has an untapped export potential of an estimated R1.3 billion, and two towns are primed to benefit if reforms to the logistics sector are taken seriously.
Food bank director warns of rising need
Corrine Boden says she has seen a shift to people who are in work needing foodbank services.