Satellite operators wanting to launch a constellation-based service such as Starlink in South Africa cannot obtain the necessary network licence from the regulator at present, and their realistic route into the market is to acquire one from an existing licence holder, communications regulator Icasa has said. In a notice (PDF) published in the Government Gazette…
Naspers reported an 84% increase in profitability for the year ended 31 March 2026, supported by growth across its digital platforms portfolio and continued investment in artificial intelligence. Naspers’ logo is pictured on a smartphone in this illustration taken, 4 December 2021. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration The group said ecosystem adjusted EBITDA increased to $1.3bn, while free…
The envisaged transversal contract includes all networking solutions and related services. (Image source: 123RF) It’s a week for big names on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, with half of the top tenders involving national and provincial departments. The remainder of the featured tenders will also attract the ICT sector’s interest as more complex requirements return to…
Morocco has edged South Africa off the top of an industrialisation index, but the country’s automotive body says South Africa remains the continent’s dominant vehicle producer and its shift to electric models is “on track”. South Africa remains by far the largest vehicle manufacturer on the continent, and its move to new energy vehicles is…
Comprehensive visibility forms the foundation for stronger cyber security outcomes. Public sector institutions across Africa are delivering an expanding range of digital services across increasingly complex and interconnected environments. These environments span modern platforms, legacy systems, operational technology and a growing number of connected devices – all of which must co-exist to support critical public…
Image: Jernej Furman OpenAI said on Friday it was delaying a full public launch of GPT‑5.6 at the US government’s request, limiting the AI model’s initial access to a small group of vetted partners whose details were shared with the authorities. The decision underscores growing concern in Washington over the national security risks posed by…
David Buck, General Manager for InnoVent South Africa. (Image: Supplied) As rising IT costs, supply chain instability and shrinking budget flexibility continue to impact organisations, businesses are being forced to rethink how technology is funded. InnoVent South Africa, a specialised provider of IT leasing and asset management solutions, says traditional procurement models are placing increasing…
Karel Leuschner, Managing Director, Nology. Nology, a specialist value-added distributor of converged IP solutions, has announced that it is now an official global value-added distributor of Absen LED solutions in South Africa. Absen is the world’s leading LED display products and service supplier, exporting its products to more than 140 countries and regions, and is…
Representative for the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme South Africa. (Image supplied). Applications are open for the 2026 Global Cleantech Innovation Programme South Africa (GCIP-SA), which supports innovators in building scalable businesses that deliver environmental and economic impact. The initiative, led by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, is…
Travis Robson, CEO, Capital.com South Africa. Global fintech group and trading platform Capital.com has entered the South African market after securing regulatory approval from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The group is an authorised over-the-counter derivatives provider and category one financial services provider. Capital.com South Africa may provide financial and intermediary (non-advice) services for…
