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These are the most in-demand IT skills in South Africa in early 2026.
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These are the most in-demand IT skills in South Africa in early 2026.

Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.

Solar energy and falling electric vehicle prices are forecast to make e-mobility viable across diverse African markets, says a new study.

Global home appliance leader Haier confirms the official launch of its appliance and product range in South Africa, to deliver a premium range of smart, energy-efficient home appliances to local households. As electricity costs continue to increase, with the threat of load shedding ever present, and water scarcity rising as a serious concern, Haier offers […]

Poor connectivity and not poor ability is holding South African learners back, says CEO and founder of Ilitha Telecommunications Vuyani Jarana.

Cartrack founder Zak Calisto has gone from university dropout, to entrepreneur, to a dollar billionaire.

Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy plan to deploy a nuclear fission reactor on the Moon by 2030 to provide continuous, long-duration power for lunar bases, science missions, and future Mars exploration. space & defense reports: NASA said fission surface power will provide a critical capability for long-duration missions by delivering continuous, reliable electrical power independent of...

The retrenchments form part of a pivot in Meta Platforms’ metaverse efforts towards mobile devices.

By stitching networks together rather than owning them, Echo has carved out a distinctive role in the market, helping customers navigate change with resilience and simplicity.

Artificial intelligence shouldn’t just be powerful, it should be purposeful, says Augustine Tumi Mogashoa, director of IT and business continuity management specialist at ASQE.

Telecoms service provider Echo International retrenched South African staff two weeks before the Covid-19 lockdown and has allegedly failed to comply with court orders to reinstate them with back pay.

Mr Price Foundation is calling on young women interested in entrepreneurship in the coffee industry to apply for an exciting business opportunity through its Foundation Coffee Incubator initiative. The programme offers selected candidates the chance to manage and operate café kiosks within Mr Price Home stores, gaining practical business experience, entrepreneurial skills, and real-world...

The Facebook owner is reportedly in the process of laying off employees focused on virtual reality within its Reality Labs division.

The co-founder of The Outlier will focus on data storytelling as a mechanism to transform insights into shared understanding and to secure a tangible strategy.

Several Starlink products are type-approved in South Africa, which means they do not need to be smuggled into the country and can be legally imported through customs.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is now offering free Starlink satellite service in Iran amid deadly protests and a days-long Internet blackout.
Thelasko shares a report from Forbes: We have not seen this before. Iran’s digital blackout has now deployed military jammers, reportedly supplied by Russia, to shut down access to Starlink Internet. This is a game-changer for the Plan-B connectivity frequently used by protesters and anti-regime activists when ordinary access to the internet is stopped. “Despite reports that tens of thousands...

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse rejects the notion that a driving licence validity extension should automatically trigger a price hike.

Understanding which parts fail most often in used vehicles helps explain why many South Africans consider a car warranty for used cars as less of a nice-to-have and more of a cost-control tool.

The longer companies delay modernising, the more they lose in migration costs and missed opportunities, says Mint Group.