The suspects were arrested on Tuesday in Johannesburg. (Image source: SAPS) A group of suspected international online scammers was apprehended yesterday by a multi-agency global law-enforcement task team led by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The arrests come amid warnings from local cyber security experts of a rise in…
The iCAUR V23 New energy vehicle brand iCAUR will enter the South African market with an initial network of 20 dealerships, aiming to establish a national footprint from day one as it prepares to launch its first models in the coming months. The dealership roll-out, announced ahead of the brand’s official market entry, will see…
Local is lekker – why buying local is better than importing. Operators in the ICT industry are becoming more comfortable and willing to purchase goods from overseas companies who sell via faceless online portals. Directly imported goods are often seen as cheaper or more attractive. However, choosing to buy local is not just a patriotic…
Amazon said on Wednesday it was cutting 16 000 jobs worldwide in the second major round of layoffs at the company in three months, as it restructures after pandemic-era over-hiring and expands the adoption of AI tools. Reuters reported last week that Amazon was planning a second round of job cuts as part of a…
Some governments may in future enforce restrictions, tax implications, or bans on Bitcoin usage, warn experts. As global economic pressures persist and digital innovation reshapes financial infrastructure, Bitcoin has emerged in South Africa not only as an investment asset but increasingly as a practical financial tool. From individual savers hedging against currency uncertainty, to merchants…
Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa As Chinese car manufacturers rapidly expand their presence in South Africa, scrutiny is growing over the nature of their investments – and whether they are delivering meaningful gains in jobs, skills development and local value-chain participation. There is a distinct shift in the country’s automotive investment landscape – from established Western…
Hydrostor, a leading global long duration energy storage (LDES) developer and operator, and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Wednesday a strategic technology solutions and equity agreement. Baker Hughes will deepen its relationship with Hydrostor, integrating Baker Hughes’ technology capabilities as part of Hydrostor’s core design offering for its advanced compressed air energy storage…
The Information Regulator’s Mukelani Dimba Wednesday, 28 January marks World Data Privacy Day. With South Africa’s Information Regulator celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, TechCentral spoke to Mukelani Dimba, acting executive for education and communication at the regulator, about the state of information rights in the country. In this interview, Dimba reflects on the effectiveness…
As the temporary promotions of late 2025 wind down, MultiChoice (now under the ownership of France’s Canal+) has announced a series of permanent product changes designed to retain price-sensitive subscribers. The strategy focuses on lowering the barrier to entry through aggressive hardware discounts and introducing flexible payment options within the MyDStv app. Read: SALT telescope…
The Department of Home Affairs is being sued over increased ID verification costs. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) says it welcomes a legal challenge to its decision to hike identity verification fees by 6 500%, arguing the court case will “expose” how private companies profiteered under the previous fee structure at taxpayers’ expense. This…
