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Renewable capacity continues to expand as government advances transmission expansion and private sector participation initiatives nationwide.
Ramokgopa bullish on energy outlook as new projects get green light
Renewable capacity continues to expand as government advances transmission expansion and private sector participation initiatives nationwide.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Renewable capacity continues to expand as government advances transmission expansion and private sector participation initiatives nationwide.
Shortly after 2pm, the currency was trading at R16.78/$, continuing a firming trend that started in April.
Rand hits its strongest level in three years
Shortly after 2pm, the currency was trading at R16.78/$, continuing a firming trend that started in April.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Shortly after 2pm, the currency was trading at R16.78/$, continuing a firming trend that started in April.
Wiocc has secured $65-million in debt financing to expand open-access digital infrastructure across Africa.
Wiocc lands R1.1-billion in debt funding for data centre, fibre expansion
WIOCC has secured $65-million in debt financing to expand open-access digital infrastructure across Africa.
techcentral.co.za
December 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Wiocc has secured $65-million in debt financing to expand open-access digital infrastructure across Africa.
Presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya has urged restraint on focusing on Starlink, saying multiple satellite providers are eyeing investment in South Africa.
Presidency backs Solly Malatsi in BEE reform fight
Presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya has urged restraint on focusing on Starlink, saying multiple satellite providers are eyeing South Africa.
techcentral.co.za
December 15, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya has urged restraint on focusing on Starlink, saying multiple satellite providers are eyeing investment in South Africa.
MK and the EFF claim communications minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive undermines transformation and unlawfully clears the way for the launch of Elon Musk's Starlink in South Africa.
ICT BEE fight deepens as MK, EFF target Malatsi
MK and the EFF claim minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive undermines ICT transformation and unlawfully clears the way for Starlink.
techcentral.co.za
December 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
MK and the EFF claim communications minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive undermines transformation and unlawfully clears the way for the launch of Elon Musk's Starlink in South Africa.
Opinion | The ANC's ideological rigidity over BEE risks deterring investment and undermining much-needed reform, by Duncan McLeod.
ANC's attack on Solly Malatsi shows how BEE dogma trumps economic reality
The ANC's ideological rigidity over black economic empowerment risks deterring investment and undermining much-needed reform.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Opinion | The ANC's ideological rigidity over BEE risks deterring investment and undermining much-needed reform, by Duncan McLeod.
The ANC has taken aim at DA minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive on BEE, leaving Icasa caught in the crossfire.
Political war erupts over BEE in the ICT sector
The ANC has taken aim at DA minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive on BEE, leaving Icasa caught in the crossfire.
techcentral.co.za
December 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The ANC has taken aim at DA minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive on BEE, leaving Icasa caught in the crossfire.
Communications minister Solly Malatsi has asked Icasa urgently to align its ownership regulations with the ICT BEE sector code.
Icasa told to align on BEE in move that will favour Starlink
Communications minister Solly Malatsi has asked Icasa urgently to align its ownership regulations with the ICT BEE sector code.
techcentral.co.za
December 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Communications minister Solly Malatsi has asked Icasa urgently to align its ownership regulations with the ICT BEE sector code.
Local manufacturing will drive investment but won't produce many jobs, according to industry association Sapvia.
South African solar industry faces a reality check
Local manufacturing will drive investment but won't produce many jobs, according to industry association Sapvia.
techcentral.co.za
December 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Local manufacturing will drive investment but won't produce many jobs, according to industry association Sapvia.
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2 with stronger intelligence and coding capabilities amid intensifying competition from Google.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.2 after 'code red' push to counter Google
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2 with stronger intelligence and coding capabilities amid intensifying competition from Google.
techcentral.co.za
December 12, 2025 at 6:05 AM
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2 with stronger intelligence and coding capabilities amid intensifying competition from Google.
Time magazine named the architects of AI its "Person of the Year", citing their ability to deliver the age of thinking machines.
Architects of AI named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'
Time magazine named the architects of AI its "Person of the Year", citing their ability to deliver the age of thinking machines.
techcentral.co.za
December 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Time magazine named the architects of AI its "Person of the Year", citing their ability to deliver the age of thinking machines.
Vodacom South Africa has given its post-paid customers notice that it will increase prices at above inflation.
Vodacom follows MTN with post-paid price hikes
Vodacom South Africa has given its post-paid customers notice that it will increase prices at above inflation.
techcentral.co.za
December 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Vodacom South Africa has given its post-paid customers notice that it will increase prices at above inflation.
Sebenza’s partnership with Toyota is going to speed up activation as the taxi Wi-Fi service scales nationwide.
Wi-Fi in minibus taxis to be scaled nationwide
Sebenza’s partnership with Toyota is going to speed up activation as the taxi Wi-Fi service scales nationwide.
techcentral.co.za
December 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Sebenza’s partnership with Toyota is going to speed up activation as the taxi Wi-Fi service scales nationwide.
BCX CEO Jonas Bogoshi is clear-eyed about the challenges and the opportunities facing the South African IT services provider.
A leaner BCX positions itself as market consolidator
BCX CEO Jonas Bogoshi is clear-eyed about the challenges and the opportunities facing the South African IT services provider.
techcentral.co.za
December 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
BCX CEO Jonas Bogoshi is clear-eyed about the challenges and the opportunities facing the South African IT services provider.
Opinion | South Africa doesn’t need to copy/paste the Australian ban, but it does need a coherent national strategy for child safety online, writes Duncan McLeod.
Australia has banned kids from social media. Should South Africa follow suit?
South Africa doesn’t need to copy/paste the Australian ban, but it does need a coherent national strategy for child safety online.
techcentral.co.za
December 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Opinion | South Africa doesn’t need to copy/paste the Australian ban, but it does need a coherent national strategy for child safety online, writes Duncan McLeod.
With global momentum building for child online protection, South Africa faces growing pressure to strengthen its own rules.
South Africa urged to do more to protect kids online
With global momentum building for child online protection, South Africa faces growing pressure to strengthen its own rules.
techcentral.co.za
December 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
With global momentum building for child online protection, South Africa faces growing pressure to strengthen its own rules.
OpenAI has warned that its upcoming AI models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly.
OpenAI warns new models pose high cybersecurity risk
OpenAI has warned that its upcoming AI models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly.
techcentral.co.za
December 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
OpenAI has warned that its upcoming AI models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly.
MTN South Africa will increase prices for its consumer contract customers with effect from February 2026.
Above-inflation price hikes to hit MTN customers
MTN South Africa will increase prices for its consumer contract customers with effect from February 2026 but is promising more value.
techcentral.co.za
December 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
MTN South Africa will increase prices for its consumer contract customers with effect from February 2026.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is said to be looking to raise more than $25-billion through a public listing in 2026.
SpaceX may look to raise $25-billion in blockbuster 2026 IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is said to be looking to raise more than $25-billion through a public listing on US markets in 2026.
techcentral.co.za
December 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Elon Musk's SpaceX is said to be looking to raise more than $25-billion through a public listing in 2026.
Sita will look to Magatho Mello to stabilise the organisation as it executes its turnaround strategy.
Promise of stability at Sita as agency gets full-time MD
The State IT Agency will look to Magatho Mello to stabilise the organisation as it executes its turnaround strategy.
techcentral.co.za
December 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Sita will look to Magatho Mello to stabilise the organisation as it executes its turnaround strategy.
Eskom has launched Eskom Green and advanced its unbundling plan, paving the way for a more competitive electricity market.
Eskom unveils four-subsidiary structure for future South African grid
Eskom has launched Eskom Green and advanced its unbundling plan, paving the way for a more competitive electricity market.
techcentral.co.za
December 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Eskom has launched Eskom Green and advanced its unbundling plan, paving the way for a more competitive electricity market.
The US trade representative has hinted the country may treat South Africa differently than other African countries.
South Africa may not make the cut in new Agoa deal
The US trade representative has hinted the country may treat South Africa differently than other African countries.
techcentral.co.za
December 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The US trade representative has hinted the country may treat South Africa differently than other African countries.
Australia on Wednesday became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16.
Australia fires starting gun on global social media reform
Australia on Wednesday became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16. Other countries are following its lead.
techcentral.co.za
December 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Australia on Wednesday became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16.
The high court in Johannesburg has dismissed an application for Nkosana Makate’s Vodacom payout to be frozen.
Makate sees off challenge to his 'please call me' payout
The high court in Johannesburg has dismissed an application for Nkosana Makate’s Vodacom payout to be frozen.
techcentral.co.za
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The high court in Johannesburg has dismissed an application for Nkosana Makate’s Vodacom payout to be frozen.
The new Spendl debit card aims to simplify digital assets by letting users spend crypto like ordinary money.
Cardware Wallet aims to 'hide the blockchain' to drive mass crypto adoption
The new Spendl debit card aims to simplify digital assets by letting users spend crypto like ordinary money.
techcentral.co.za
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The new Spendl debit card aims to simplify digital assets by letting users spend crypto like ordinary money.