Why solar power is the smart choice for South African businesses
With rising electricity prices, lower solar equipment costs, and flexible finance options, now is the best time for South African businesses to invest in solar power solutions.
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Luno beats Binance in South Africa
MyBroadband’s H2 2024 consumer technology survey revealed that Luno is the preferred crypto exchange in South Africa, followed by Binance and AltCoinTrader.
Somebody Moved UK’s Oldest Satellite, No-One Knows Who or Why
The UK’s oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, mysteriously shifted from its original orbit above East Africa to a new position over the Americas, likely due to a mid-1970s command whose origins remain unknown. “The question is who that was and with what authority and purpose?” asks the BBC. From the report: “It’s still relevant because whoever did move Skynet-1A did us few favours,” says space...
Watch – Highlights from the Unlock AI Summit
The Unlock AI Summit – hosted by MTN Converged Solutions – was a huge success.
Biggest data centre operator in South Africa building 120MW solar plant
Teraco has commenced construction of a 120MW solar plant in the Free State.
Teraco commences construction on 120MW utility-scale solar power plant
Teraco will own the 120MW solar PV plant in the Free State and wheel the renewable energy to its data centres.
Are digital technologies fighting corruption or fuelling it?
Why South Africa’s governance environment holds the key to digital anti-corruption technologies.
Transform your sales, finance workflows with Learning Curve, Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant includes features like automatic summarisation and precise data extraction.
Kyocera urges African businesses to prepare for impending e-invoicing mandates following UK policy changes
With many local and African companies trading with UK firms, the new regulations necessitate a shift towards e-invoicing to remain competitive and compliant.
This mobile provider is failing to implement Rica
One can easily activate multiple eSims by uploading false Rica validation information to Me&You Mobile’s website.
Best early Black Friday tech deals
Here are 20 of the best early Black Friday deals available to South African shoppers.
Teraco starts work on giant Free State solar farm
Teraco, South Africa’s largest data centre operator, has begun construction of a 120MW solar plant in the Free State.
Bitcoin hits R1.5 million
Bitcoin has reached all-time highs following its halving in April.
Users are ditching Musk’s X for Bluesky and Threads
Threads and Bluesky, rival social networks that look a lot like Elon Musk’s X, have seen an influx of new users.
Heavy 3G Use Drags Down Mobile Experience For African Smartphone Users
A significant portion of African smartphone users still rely heavily on 3G networks, limiting their access to the fast, reliable connectivity essential for modern, data-rich applications. In an analysis by Opensignal, it was found that in 11 of the 27 African markets studied, users spend more than 20% of their time on 3G, an aging […]
South Africa Leads Africa In Mobile Network Quality, Enabling Seamless App Performance
South Africa is setting the benchmark for mobile network quality across Africa, delivering a level of consistency that keeps applications running smoothly and without interruption. With robust infrastructure and reliable connectivity, South African mobile networks are enabling users to enjoy seamless performance, solidifying the country’s reputation as a leader in digital connectivity on the...
South African sports need DStv’s exclusive rights
South African sports bodies have made it clear that they heavily rely on the revenue from selling exclusive sports broadcasting rights.
Two Upstart Search Engines Are Teaming Up to Take on Google
Generative AI and new rules targeting tech giants are giving Ecosia and Qwant fuel to challenge Google and Microsoft and develop a web index for Europe.
Western Cape Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit joins forces with Multichoice Group to combat internet streaming piracy
The involvement of the Western Cape Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit brings a new level of enforcement and dedication to combatting illegal streaming platforms.
SpaceX Alums Find Traction On Earth With Their Mars-Inspired CO2-To-Fuel Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: A trend has emerged among a small group of climate tech founders who start with their eyes fixed on space and soon realize their technology would do a lot more good here on Earth. Halen Mattison and Luke Neise fit the bill. Mattison spent time at SpaceX, while Neise worked at Vanderbilt Aerospace Design Laboratory and Varda Space Industries....
Secrets of happiness: what makes a country happy? – podcast
At a moment when the world feels like a particularly unsettling place, Science Weekly is asking what it is that makes humans happy – and how can we bring more happiness into our lives?
In episode one, Ian Sample asks what makes a country happy? Johannes Eichstaedt, assistant professor of psychology and human-centred AI at Stanford University, explains why the Nordic countries often rank highly...