
Why South Africa should extend the e-hailing compliance deadline
New e-hailing rules aim for safety, but costs, delays and provincial gaps undermine effective implementation.
MONDAY, 19 JANUARY 2026, 05:24

New e-hailing rules aim for safety, but costs, delays and provincial gaps undermine effective implementation.

South Africa’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation. Across the globe, industries are rapidly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation into their operations, with technology changing how people work, how decisions are made, and how businesses compete. For South Africa, the challenge is not only technological adoption,...

The department will roll out its digital transformation strategy by 2030, to combat a crime crisis, court backlogs, and crumbling IT infrastructure.

Politics shaped South Africa’s television industry – from censorship and state control to liberalisation, competition and digital-era disruption.

WeThinkCode_ today announced the next evolution in its leadership structure as it enters its second decade. Nyari Samushonga, CEO since 2019, will transition to Executive Chairperson of the Board effective 1 January 2026. Ashmita Singh, a versatile executive with extensive experience in corporate leadership and the development of mission-driven social enterprises, will succeed her. Nyari […]

The veteran cyber strategist will examine how deception, AI and influence campaigns are redefining modern cyber threats.

OUTsurance Limited (OUTsurance) has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets (A2X). OUTsurance shares will be available for trade on A2X from 14 January 2026. Kevin Brady, CEO of A2X said: “For the past 28 years, OUTsurance has delivered innovative, value-for-money products to its clients, and we are pleased to help extend this […]

The Cape Town-based fintech firm joins forces with Travelex, to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across SA.

The well-known local industry analyst will continue plying his trade in a new venture.

Sisvel is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Hoglund as the company’s first-ever Chief Intellectual Property Officer.

A senior German politician wants legal action to stop what he has called the “industrialisation of sexual harassment” on X.

The cryptocurrency market is trending upward, primarily driven by Bitcoin (BTC), which recently reclaimed the $94,000 level. Ethereum (ETH) spiked toward $3,200, and the rest of the altcoin market followed. This momentum has reinforced a familiar start-of-cycle mood. This time around, the rally could be attributed to early-year investor repositioning and massive institutional inflows into […]

Bronze instrument or carnyx dug up in Norfolk in area inhabited by Celtic tribe led by warrior who fought Romans
An “extraordinary” iron age war trumpet that may have links to the Celtic tribe led by Boudicca in the period they were battling the invading Roman army has been discovered by archaeologists in Norfolk.
The bronze trumpet or carnyx is only the third ever found in Britain, and the...

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The funding is part of an A.I. frenzy, as investors aggressively plow enormous sums into fast-growing start-ups at sky-high valuations.

These results will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

CES 2026 – Siemens and NVIDIA today announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to bring artificial intelligence into the real world.

Grok is being used to digitally remove women’s clothing – something victims describe as “dehumanising”.

Both the SRG091X and SRG093X have dimensions of 46mm x 41.5mm x 3.0mm and operate in the -40 °C to +85 °C temperature range.

The Border Management Authority has intercepted alleged cigarette smugglers at the Beitbridge border with Zimbabwe.