City Power in emergency ICT maintenance

City Power in emergency ICT maintenance

The maintenance is important to keep systems reliable, says City Power. City Power will be carrying out emergency maintenance on its ICT network systems this evening at 20h00. In a statement, the power utility says this work involves upgrading and stabilising its core network switch. According to City Power, this is to ensure that data…

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The AI shift: From novelty to vecessity

The AI shift: From novelty to vecessity

When I first joined the Midjourney Discord server, it felt like stepping into a digital playground for dreamers. At the time, AI-generated images hadn’t yet reached the mainstream, and the creative possibilities felt more experimental than practical. It was fun, almost fantastical, watching people build worlds with just words in real time. I didn’t realise…

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South Africa unveils digital visa system to boost tourism

South Africa unveils digital visa system to boost tourism

Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber South Africa is moving to scrap paper-based visa applications with the launch of a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, revealed on Thursday by home affairs minister Leon Schreiber at a tourism industry conference. The online platform will allow travellers to apply for visas, submit biometrics and receive approvals in…

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A pivotal moment for South Africa’s tech future

A pivotal moment for South Africa’s tech future

South Africa is emerging as a vibrant hub of innovation, with a dynamic tech ecosystem and a growing community of skilled professionals driving progress across industries. Yet, as the digital landscape expands, so too does the need to strengthen our cybersecurity infrastructure and retain the talent that powers it. As South Africa gears up for…

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Kastelo GIGS: SA’s game-changing mobile network

Kastelo GIGS: SA’s game-changing mobile network

Kastelo GIGS is transforming the way customers use data. South Africa’s mobile industry recently had a major shake-up. Kastelo, a trusted local fintech known for simplifying money management, has officially launched Kastelo GIGS. This next-generation mobile network redefines how South Africans use and pay for data and airtime. With Kastelo GIGS, customers get a mobile…

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MTN bets on AI data centres to drive next growth phase

MTN bets on AI data centres to drive next growth phase

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita MTN Group is preparing a major push into artificial intelligence infrastructure, signalling a strategic shift beyond its traditional telecommunications business. According to a Bloomberg News report on Tuesday, MTN is in talks with US and European firms to co-build data centres across the continent to supply AI computing power to…

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SARS signals clampdown on undeclared crypto income

SARS signals clampdown on undeclared crypto income

SARS expects crypto-assets to be treated with the same level of diligence as traditional financial instruments. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) this week published draft regulations for the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and is inviting the public to comment. This marks an important step in bringing South Africa in line with global standards on…

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