Science/Tech – News South Africa

Paramount launches $108-billion counteroffer for Warner Bros

Monday at 16:20 PM, via TechCentral

Paramount Skydance on Monday launched an audacious bid to snatch Warner Bros Discovery from Netflix.

How much Uber drivers pay to rent a car in South Africa

Monday at 16:06 PM, via MyBroadband

Many e-hailing drivers in South Africa cannot afford to buy their own vehicles or vehicles that are considered acceptable for use on these services.

Amazon Pitches AI Tools as Co-Workers While Axing Jobs

Monday at 16:00 PM, via Slashdot

Amazon used its annual re:Invent cloud conference in Las Vegas to pitch a vision of the workplace where AI agents serve not as tools but as “co-workers” and “teammates,” even as the company proceeds with eliminating roughly 14,000 corporate jobs in its second major workforce reduction in recent years. AWS CEO Matt Garman predicted on stage that autonomous “frontier agents” could represent 80 to...

Boomi Named a 2025 Geo and Global AWS Partner Award Finalist

Monday at 16:00 PM, via ITWeb

Boomi™, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced it is a finalist for a 2025 Geography and Global AWS Partner Award, recognizing leaders around the globe that are playing key roles in helping their customers drive innovation and build solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Capitec to buy fintech start-up Walletdoc for R400m

Monday at 15:36 PM, via ITWeb

The purchase consideration comprises a cash payment of R300 million and a deferred earn-out of R100 million.

Big change for electricity prices in South Africa

Monday at 15:02 PM, via MyBroadband

The North Gauteng High Court has set strict timelines for municipal electricity tariff applications.

From Pilots to Profit: NTT DATA’s 2026 Global AI Report Shows How Top Performers Turn AI Vision Into Value

Monday at 15:00 PM, via ITWeb

NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and IT services, today released the 2026 Global AI Report: A playbook for AI leaders.

Top ICT tenders: SITA embarks on year-end rush

Monday at 14:51 PM, via ITWeb

The State IT Agency opens December by issuing six ICT requests for the industry to consider.

Idaho Lab Produces World’s First Molten Salt Fuel for Nuclear Reactors

Monday at 14:34 PM, via Slashdot

America’s Energy Department runs a research lab in Idaho — and this week announced successful results from a ground-breaking experiment. “This is the first time in history that chloride-based molten salt fuel has been produced for a fast reactor,” says Bill Phillips, the lab’s technical lead for salt synthesis. He calls it “a major milestone for American innovation and a clear signal of our...

Top regulator warns of AI risk in South Africa’s financial sector

Monday at 14:29 PM, via TechCentral

AI presents many risks to South Africa’s financial system, including increased cybercrime, the FSCA has found.

Vodacom beats the competition in media sentiment scores

Monday at 14:00 PM, via MyBroadband

Press Pulse’s latest online media sentiment report revealed that Vodacom has the best score, followed by MTN, Telkom, and Cell C.

JBL Grip Review: A Bluetooth Speaker With Lava Lamp Vibes

Monday at 14:00 PM, via Wired

This waterproof ultra-portable comes with a splash of party.

Public safety platform Community Wolf snaps up Namola

Monday at 14:00 PM, via ITWeb

The local start-up announces the acquisition of Namola, the national safety and emergency response app.

How AI Levels The Playing Field For SMEs

Monday at 13:47 PM, via Tech Financials

In many small businesses, the owner often starts out as the bookkeeper, the customer-service desk, the IT technician and the person who steps in when a delivery goes wrong. With so many balls up in the air – and such little room for error – one dropped ball can derail the entire day and trigger […]