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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has initiated legal action against the City of Johannesburg to halt what the party claims is the implementation of an unfunded R10 billion salary agreement. Councillor Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, the DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader, on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, said her party, ”served the City with legal papers to stop the implementation […]
Improving mobile network experience involves a country’s entire connectivity ecosystem, according to Opensignal.
A country reveals who holds power by watching who gets to wait. Waiting is often framed as a minor inconvenience, yet it functions as a gatekeeper. It signals whose time is treated as valuable and whose time can be absorbed by the system, and that is where rights and justice often break down in practice. […]
Global crypto leader Binance continues to set the standard for regulatory compliance and security, driving innovation with transparency and trust.
The Antscan database captures the tiny insects’ diversity and shows how the world’s living things could be rendered in three dimensions.
The world’s smartest technology is no match for the U.S. tax code.
NEC XON has deployed Africa’s largest Zero Trust environment, securing remote access for over 40 000 users.
Capitec’s new AI-powered Pulse tool cuts call centre handling times by up to 18% by prepping agents in advance.
LSD Open CEO Neil White on scaling a 30-person Linux shop into an AI-enabled, fully remote solutions integrator.
Smile ID, Africa’s leading identity verification company, has released its 2026 Digital Identity Fraud Report — “From Selfies to Signals: Identity Enters the Security Era.”. The report finds that AI has rapidly reduced the cost, while increasing the scalability and quality of deepfake fraud. In addition, as identity becomes part of the fabric of many […]
In an expected move in the African streaming landscape, MultiChoice has officially announced the termination of its flagship streaming service, Showmax. The decision, described as the result of a “comprehensive review,” marks a stunning end to the platform that once stood as the continent’s primary challenger to global streaming titans. The curtain is falling on […]
MultiChoice has announced it will discontinue Showmax, drawing a line under one of Africa’s most ambitious streaming experiments.
South African e-commerce platform Bob Group has appointed Anita Erasmus as CEO designate.
Apple’s new MacBook Neo could pull millions of budget laptop buyers into the Mac ecosystem.
Apple on Wednesday unveiled the MacBook Neo, a lower-priced addition to its laptop line-up starting at just $599.
HONG KONG – The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opens today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and runs for five consecutive days until 8 March. It is held concurrently with the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show which […]
TOKYO – JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB), together with Resona Holdings, Inc. (Resona; TSE: 8308), announced the start of a project to commercialize ultra-wideband (UWB) payments that realize a new purchasing experience using UWB communication. The two companies have agreed to launch the world’s first full-scale project for the practical application and commercialization of UWB payments. […]
South African firms face higher rates of malicious insider activity than global average, a new Mimecast report has found.
The conflict in the Middle East has sent energy prices soaring, and for countries that import a high proportion of their fuel, it’s a reminder of the perils of energy dependence. As the recipient of almost 90% of Iran’s crude oil, China knows this only too well. Which partly explains why the country spent the last decade heavily investing in clean power.
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Las Vegas, Nevada – KeyState, a leading provider of captive insurance solutions, today announced the launch of its Washington, D.C. domiciled Protected Cell Company. The new platform offers organizations a flexible and scalable alternative to traditional risk financing structures. The Protected Cell Company enables clients to participate in a segregated cell arrangement while maintaining...
Massachusetts, US – Home Energy Efficiency Consultants today announced the expansion of its HERS Rating services across Massachusetts, supporting builders, developers, and homeowners navigating the state’s evolving Stretch Energy Code requirements. As municipalities continue adopting performance-based compliance pathways under guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Energy...