Smart village powers Limpopo amid SA’s digital divide
Electricity minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will launch a smart city project in a Limpopo village on Friday.
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How alternative credit models can unlock South Africa’s hidden economy
M-KOPA data demonstrates digital access can kick-start equitable economic inclusion, with alternative credit models as the catalyst.
What R1,000 in Nvidia and the world’s top tech stocks at the start of 2025 are worth today
While Nvidia remains the world’s most valuable company, 14 other tech companies’ shares prices performed better in 2025.
Roomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy
Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.
ICT BEE fight deepens as MK, EFF target Malatsi
MK and the EFF claim communications minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive undermines transformation and unlawfully clears the way for the launch of Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa.
Top ICT tenders: SITA’s relevance to be reviewed
DCDT plans a full review of SITA’s mandate, performance and business model.
Regulator ‘disappointed’ by judgement over matric results publication
The Pretoria High Court sets aside the Information Regulator’s enforcement action against the Department of Basic Education over matric results publication.
Big changes for cash in South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank plans to tighten oversight of how cash circulates in the country.
Starwatch: shortest day in reach as astronomical winter begins
Winter solstice marks moment when Earth’s north pole is tilted as far away from the sun as possible
Astronomical winter begins this week for the northern hemisphere, with the winter solstice taking place on 21 December. This is the shortest day of the year, and therefore the longest night. It has been greeted with many cultural celebrations through the ages. Ancient Rome’s Saturnalia, for...
Spotify Wrapped – Audience growth surges for What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou in 2025
What’s Next continues its rapid rise with major audience and follower growth in 2025.
Plan to end TV licences in South Africa
The SABC’s new funding model is set to be finalised in February.
Three men that brought Eskom back from disaster
These are the three key figures at Eskom which have received widespread praise for the power utility’s much-improved fortunes in 2024 and 2025.
Little Foot hominin fossil may be new species of human ancestor
Australian researchers think the skeleton found in South Africa is not the same species as two found in the same South Africa cave system
Little Foot, one of the world’s most complete hominin fossils, may be a new species of human ancestor, according to research that raises questions about our evolutionary past.
Publicly unveiled in 2017, Little Foot is the most complete Australopithecus...
Information Regulator loses R5-million fight over matric results
The Pretoria High Court has set aside the Information Regulator’s enforcement notice against the Department of Basic Education.
Ster-Kinekor screens movies for R50 per ticket
South African cinema giant Stek-Kinekor has revealed its December slate of Throwback Cinema titles, including a Christmas classic and two beloved animated movies.
Smart Money is Hedging $91k BTC Risk with Digitap’s ($TAP) No-KYC Visa Card—The Best Crypto Presale December
The crypto market is experiencing a bearish shift, with Bitcoin (BTC) down 28% from its all-time high as whales and smart investors take profits and diversify into more promising assets such as Digitap ($TAP) amid market volatility. Digitap, a fast-growing utility token currently midway through its third presale round, has been tagged as one of […]
Good news for South Africans with expired driving licences
The Department of Transport is clearing the driving licence backlog and an interim solution should come online soon.
Robinhood Stock Slides 8% After Big Decline in November Trading Volumes – Traders Call Digitap ($TAP) the Best Crypto to Buy 2026 for Fees and Cashback
As retail trading activity cools, investors are re-evaluating where sustainable value still exists, particularly when deciding which crypto to buy now as market conditions tighten. Robinhood, once a symbol of commission-free trading and explosive retail growth, saw its stock slide roughly 8% after reporting a sharp decline in November trading volumes. The pullback has reignited […]
Setting a Benchmark for Trusted Digital Platform Guidance in Canada
As digital entertainment and online service platforms continue to expand globally, Canada has emerged as a key market where regulatory clarity and consumer protection are becoming increasingly important. With evolving policies, heightened user awareness, and stricter compliance expectations, reliable information sources now play a critical role in helping users understand online platforms,...
ANC’s attack on Solly Malatsi shows how BEE dogma trumps economic reality
The ANC’s ideological rigidity over BEE risks deterring investment and undermining much-needed reform.
Ethereum Network Sees 62% Drop in Fees: Is ETH Price at Risk? – Analysts See Digitap ($TAP) Banking Layer as the Best Crypto Presale 2026
Ethereum is heading into December with network fees down 62%, a sign that activity on the chain has cooled noticeably. The dip comes as traders wait for clarity from the SEC on staking-enabled Ethereum ETFs, leaving ETH stuck near $3,236 and moving within a much tighter range than earlier in the year. With things slowing […]