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Eskom is in serious trouble

Today at 07:15 AM, via Daily Investor

Despite ending load-shedding, Eskom faces existential risks from declining demand, rising costs, and soaring municipal debt, as higher prices drive consumers to alternative energy, shrinking its sales base and threatening a downward financial spiral.

South Africa

Phala Phala farm case to continue

Today at 07:09 AM, via SABC News

The Phala Phala theft trial is expected to continue in the Modimolle Regional Court.

Lifestyle

Want to quit smoking? This solution might help

Yesterday at 19:13 PM, via The South African

Want to quit smoking? Find out how quit-smoking apps with behavioural tools and interactive features can support your journey.

Science/Tech

The FinTech Authenticity Gap: Why Synthetic Content is a Growing Liability for Digital Markets

Today at 07:27 AM, via Tech Financials

In the hyper-accelerated South African FinTech ecosystem, data integrity is the primary currency of investor trust. As financial institutions and tech platforms increasingly leverage Generative AI to scale reporting and communication, a silent risk has emerged: the proliferation of unvetted synthetic narratives. This “Authenticity Gap” represents a Level 1 risk vector that can lead to […]

Science/Tech

Petrol for under R20 a litre in South Africa

Today at 07:04 AM, via MyBroadband

Mid-month data from the CEF suggests South Africa’s petrol and diesel prices will see further reductions in February 2026, but one development could throw a spanner in the works.

Science/Tech

Forget $2.16 XRP: Digitap ($TAP) Offers Instant Offshore Banking as Best Crypto to Buy in 2026

Today at 07:00 AM, via Tech Financials

XRP, once considered the best crypto to buy, is now struggling to hold above $2 support. After rebounding to $2.4, the altcoin has slipped back below $2.16. Now, the focus is shifting toward emerging crypto-fiat banking platforms, with Digitap ($TAP) emerging as a leader in the instant offshore banking sector.  Digitap has become the centre […]

Science/Tech

South Africa is running out of developers

Today at 07:00 AM, via TechCentral

Software developer jobs are booming in South Africa, but too few qualified candidates are applying, Pnet data shows.