How to watch the Winter Olympics in South Africa
There is no legal way to watch the Winter Olympics in South Africa, which leaves local fans no option but to do without, or engage in stream piracy.
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Average salaries for 20 tech jobs in South Africa
Here’s what IT professionals should expect to earn per month on average in South Africa.
First Tesla bakkie in South Africa
A Tesla Cybertruck has landed in South Africa.
Alarm bells over popular payment method in South Africa
Dehan Scherman of Financial Wealth Holdings says the people who use Buy Now, Pay Later are typically the ones who really can’t afford it.
Africar Group launches BuyNewCar.co.za, South Africa’s first independent new-car price comparison platform
Africar Group, the parent company of AUTO24.africa, today announced the official launch of BuyNewCar.co.za, a new digital platform designed to bring transparency and simplicity to new-car pricing in South Africa.
First-of-its-kind legal blow for Uber
For the first, a court has found Uber been liable for not preventing an alleged sexual assault of a passenger.
Chinese online store bigger than Temu, Shein, and Amazon tested in South Africa
MyBroadband recently ordered a product from Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress and was impressed with the quality of our item, quick delivery turnaround, and frequent order progress updates.
Cyril Ramaphosa’s new university is only bushes and a dilapidated building
President Cyril Ramaphosa promised a new University of Science and Innovation in Ekurhuleni. However, the earmarked site only has bushes and a dilapidated building.
New way to pay at Checkers
Self-checkout systems are rare in South Africa, but Shoprite has seen a positive response to one type it has been testing for the last six months.
Global company acquiring South African software developer
The Competition Commission has approved a proposed acquisition of a local software development and consulting firm by Datamine Africa.
ChatGPT boss ridiculed for online ‘tantrum’ over rival’s Super Bowl ad
Commenters said Altman’s lengthy post shows “a nerve was well and truly hit” by Anthropic’s advert.
Government department says it can save South Africa R2 trillion
South Africa has ambitions to develop and launch its own communications satellite system, which the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation says will save taxpayers billions every year.
UK’s £8bn research fund faces ‘hard decisions’ as it pauses new grants
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to “focus and do fewer things better”.
Huge blow to DStv in South Africa
DStv has responded to questions about whether SuperSport will show the Winter Olympic Games this year.
Makro launches new online store in South Africa
Makro Restored offers numerous pre-owned tech products at a fraction of the prices of new items.
End of an era for prepaid electricity meters in South Africa
It is no longer possible to get key change tokens for meters still running on KRN 1.
Capitec bank charges for 2026 revealed
Capitec has announced its revised fee structure, which comes into effect on 1 March 2026.
R5 million in transaction fees
Lesaka Technologies will spend about R5 million in transaction costs during its current financial year to acquire Bank Zero.
News24 Business | Facing a broken economy, Ghana’s tech-savvy teens turn to fraud
In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana’s capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe.
News24 Business | EU slaps big fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury
The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump.
News24 Business | US judge finds Google holds illegal online ad tech monopolies
Alphabet’s Google illegally dominated two markets for online advertising technology, a federal judge said on Thursday, dealing another blow to the tech titan in an antitrust case brought by the US.