Malatsi promises to tear up old policy playbook
Communications minister Solly Malatsi has said “rigid thinking” and “ideological dogma” have not served the sector well.
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This is Eskom’s new board
Government has appointed a new board to state-owned electricity utility Eskom. This is who they are and what they do.
OpenAI stops ‘disrespectful’ Martin Luther King Jr deepfakes
The intervention has not stopped Sora users generating and sharing fake clips of other historical figures.
California Regulates A.I. Companions + OpenAI Investigates Its Critics + The Hard Fork Review of Slop
Could this be a blueprint for the nation?
Adapt faster, manage smarter: the new era of workforce management
TechCentral, Altron and UKG are hosting a webinar on 28 October on modern workforce agility. Don’t miss out.
Vodacom’s sizzling summer deals feature tantalising 20GB for R99 offer
This summer, leading mobile operator Vodacom is redefining value with exciting new ways to earn, save and connect.
Instagram Unveils Teen Safety Features for A.I. Chatbots
Instagram is introducing parental controls and limits to conversations on topics like self-harm as concerns grow over how A.I. chatbots affect mental health.
An Army of Robot Telescopes in Texas Makes the Stars Feel Closer Than Ever
Starfront Observatories allows amateur astronomers to rent a spot for their telescopes and photograph the cosmos over a high-speed data connection.
LG’s new MoodUP fridge comes in every colour – all at the same time
The largest appliance in the home is no longer a static, single colour block. It is a dynamic canvas for self-expression.
How AfriGIS supports South Africa’s geospatial information management strategy
The Gims launch validates the critical role spatial intelligence plays in planning, service delivery and national development.
‘Gamechanging’ HIV prevention jab to be approved for England and Wales
Long-acting injection offers an alternative to daily pills taken to protect against the virus
A “gamechanging” injection to prevent HIV is set to be approved for use in England and Wales.
The long-acting jab, administered every two months, will offer an alternative to the daily pills used to protect against the virus.
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MTN launches integrated home-mobile plans
MTN has launched integrated home and mobile connectivity plans as it shift its focus to the connected home.
Salesforce Offers Its Services to Boost Trump’s Immigration Force
The San Francisco-based firm has told ICE that it could use A.I. to help the agency nearly triple its staff. The company’s C.E.O., once a progressive tech titan, has embraced President Trump.
Spotify working on AI music tools with major record labels
The streaming service says it will respect artists’ rights in creating new “responsible” AI products.
The Small Company in Europe Caught in the Big Trade War Between the U.S. and China
Nexperia, a computer chip maker headquartered in the Netherlands, was taken over by the Dutch government after pressure from officials in Washington.
Why digital enablement is the missing piece your strategy forgot
Visibility, architecture and readiness matter more than your next platform roll-out, says BBD’s Tony van der Linden.
BYD supercharges South Africa’s electric future
BYD’s megawatt chargers could redefine electric mobility in South Africa, reshaping infrastructure and accelerating EV adoption.
Renting a San Francisco Apartment in the A.I. Boom? Good Luck.
The artificial intelligence gold rush has pushed San Francisco’s residential rents up by the most in the nation, as A.I. companies lease apartments and offer rent stipends to employees.
How a little-known loophole lets corporations own space – video
Luxembourg — one of the world’s smallest nations — has positioned itself at the forefront of asteroid mining. But extracting minerals and precious metals from space throws up all sorts of ethical and legal questions, such as who can lay claim to an asteroid and all of its extractive wealth, and should space benefit “all of humankind”, as the international treaties signed in the 60s...
Geospatial in Africa: the highs and lows, and what’s ahead in 2026
Africa’s geospatial sector surged in 2025, blending AI and digital twins to drive smarter cities, sustainable growth and data-driven resilience.
Solly Malatsi shakes up Usaasa board
The communications minister has replaced four board members of Usaasa, the agency tasked with narrowing the digital divide.