Top ICT tenders: Comms dept pursues SABC funding model
The department notes the SABC spends more on enforcing services for collection than the revenue it generates from licence fees.
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Stay cosy and warm this winter with Samsung’s energy-efficient air conditioners
Own your weather – no matter the season.
Apple hits back against ‘unprecedented’ €500m EU fine
The company has appealed against the fine handed down earlier this year over alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Court battle brewing over contentious Joburg CCTV by-law
Outa is taking its fight against Johannesburg’s controversial new by-law regarding private CCTV cameras to court.
SARS eFiling website crashes as tax season opens
South Africans trying to file their taxes electronically on Monday were greeted with error messages, as SARS said the eFiling website experienced high traffic volumes.
13 Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
India’s Battery Ambitions Run On Borrowed Volts
An anonymous reader shares a report: India is set to begin mass-producing electric-vehicle batteries within 18 months, a step hailed as a leap towards industrial self-reliance. Yet the structure of this new industry looks troublingly familiar, echoing a pattern of dependence that has long marked India’s economy. Nowhere is this dependence clearer than in the heft of intellectual property. The...
Home Affairs Makes Progress On Identity Verification Service
The Department of Home Affairs’ new identity verification service that enables government users and private sector clients to verify information against the National Population Register (NPR) is making progress since its rollout earlier this month. “The department is proud to report that it has already successfully onboarded government’s entire justice cluster to the upgraded service, […]
Huawei launches next-gen fibre-to-the-room solution
Huawei has launched South Africa’s latest “fibre-to-the-room (FTTR)+X” solution for intelligent, all-optical smart homes.
ANC Minister Nobuhle Nkabane Now Under Hawks Investigation
The Democratic Alliance (DA) can confirm that the criminal complaint it lodged against ANC Minister Nobuhle Nkabane is now under investigation by the Priority Crimes Investigation Unit, the Hawks. This development marks a critical step in holding the ANC accountable for systemic corruption. Karabo Khakhau MP, DA National Spokesperson and Member of the Committee on […]
The Startup-Filled Coder ‘Village’ at the Heart of China’s AI Frenzy
China “is pouring money into building an AI supply chain with as little reliance on the U.S. as possible,” the Wall Street Journal noted this weekend. But what does that look like? The New York Times visits Liangzhu, “the coder ‘village’ at the heart of China’s AI frenzy… a quiet suburb of the southern Chinese city of Hangzhou… As China faces off with the United States over tech primacy,...
Powering the smart home revolution: Huawei launches next-gen fibre-to-the-room solution to accelerate intelligent connectivity
The iFTTR OptiXstar F50 supports ultra-fast broadband as well as integrated smart home services like local and cloud storage, home security, device control and AI health monitoring.
Home affairs turns digital transformation up a notch
The Department of Home Affairs states it is on track to introduce AI-powered self-service kiosks at non-modernised offices.
Parliamentary Chair Demands Probe Into SAPS Corruption Crisis
The chairperson of the parliamentary portfolio committee on police integrity, Ian Cameron, has called for an urgent investigation into systemic corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS). This follows damning allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, exposing deep-rooted rot in the police force. Cameron stated, “The allegations...
Upgrades for online driving licence renewals in South Africa
The Road Traffic Management Corporation plans to expand online licencing services to at least four additional registration clients in the 2025/26 financial year.
People Are Using AI Chatbots to Guide Their Psychedelic Trips
As psychedelic companies and therapy apps experiment with AI, people are already taking huge doses of drugs and using chatbots to process their trips.
‘Fiercely contested’ best network claim pits MTN against Cell C
MTN objects to Cell C’s “Now on SA’s Best Network” advert appearing across various media formats, saying it is deliberately crafted to mislead consumers.
On Mexico’s Caribbean Coast, There’s Lobster for the Tourists and Microplastics for Everyone Else
The fishermen of Puerto Morelos complain of pirates who fish off-season with total impunity, while their small catches are contaminated by the abundant microplastics in the sea.
SARB’s Prudential Authority plays tech catch-up
The central bank will need expert input to effectively implement regulations dealing with the latest technology, say analysts.
AI investment could unlock trillions for Africa – BCX CEO
If SA and Africa want to remain relevant and create value at scale, they must invest in digital technology, including emerging technology like AI, says BCX’s Jonas Bogoshi.
Eskom Medupi power station lie
Eskom returned Medupi Unit 4 to service on Sunday. However, its claim that this was eight months ahead of the original schedule does not match company statements.