
Why South Africa’s internet boom isn’t driving an economic boom
High mobile internet use may be masking a fibre broadband shortfall that is limiting South Africa’s economic growth.
MONDAY, 19 JANUARY 2026, 23:00

High mobile internet use may be masking a fibre broadband shortfall that is limiting South Africa’s economic growth.

Communications minister Solly Malatsi has provided an update on the analogue switch-off, which is over 14 years past its initial deadline.

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The Telkom Foundation and the Gauteng Department of Education have framed their partnership around academic outcomes and the skills pipeline required for South Africa’s future digital economy.

Organisations achieve ROI by embedding governance, explainability and trusted frameworks early on, says SAS.
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Educated youth in high-income nations face growing automation risks as AI disrupts skilled entry-level roles.

Absa has launched virtual cards, allowing customers to create debit or credit cards in their online banking profiles for making online purchases or for use with digital wallets.

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Two contradictory High Court rulings on who controls fibre rollout in housing estates are now set for Supreme Court appeal.

Data centre operator Teraco has expanded its executive management team following a period of rapid growth.
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A research team has successfully imaged a nova in high resolution—and the images suggest that the nova was not a single, impulsive explosion.

Study links rapid growth of ocean macroalgae to global heating and nutrient pollution
Scientists have warned of a potential “regime shift” in the oceans, as the rapid growth of huge mats of seaweed appears to be driven by global heating and excessive enrichment of waters from farming runoff and other pollutants.
Over the past two decades, seaweed blooms have expanded by a staggering 13.4% a...

South Africa is considering several mechanisms to regulate podcast content.

Teraco has announced the appointment of a new CFO, with current finance chief Sam Erwin appointed as managing director and taking on a role with greater operational focus.