Alphabet’s shares closed over 9% higher on Wednesday, adding about $210 billion to the company’s market value, after a U.S. judge ruled against breaking up the Google parent company. The decision by Judge Amit Mehta allows Google to maintain control of its Chrome browser and Android mobile operating system, while also continuing to make significant…
Blue Label has achieved majority ownership of Cell C. Blue Label has finally achieved its almost decade-long goal of securing a majority stake in Cell C, South Africa’s fourth biggest mobile operator, reaching 53.57% ownership. Final approval from the Competition Tribunal concludes several regulatory hurdles for Blue Label – which is rebranding as Blu Label…
Robotic surgery technology has been used to remove a donor kidney at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, marking an advancement in organ donation. According to the University of Stellenbosch, the surgery – called nephrectomy – makes donating organs less invasive for living donors. It is the first time it has been done in South Africa….
BMW has officially revealed the iX3, the first vehicle built on its next-generation electric platform, “Neue Klasse.” Debuting at the Munich auto show, the iX3 is a major step in the automaker’s push to reinvent itself as a software-focused company and challenge the dominance of Chinese EV manufacturers. The iX3 is just the beginning, with…
The 2025 cohort of Huawei SA’s Women in Tech with their certificates. Since its inception in 2021, Huawei South Africa’s Women in Tech digital skills initiative has trained more than 300 women participants. This is according to the technology firm, which recently concluded the latest three-day programme of the Women in Tech training programming. This…
Eskom does not expect any load shedding this summer, according to energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. The so-called “unplanned capability loss factor” for summer has increased by 2GW to 15GW. Ahead of winter, the utility had warned if it was above 13GW, there would be a return to load shedding. “We are very bullish about the…
Samsung has announced that its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, is now available in South Africa. The device, which was unveiled in May 2025, is a slimmed-down version of the S25 Ultra, designed to offer premium features in a more compact form factor. The Galaxy S25 Edge is available for a recommended retail…
Edward van Niekerk, cluster head: Business Science, Belgium Campus ITversity. Private higher education institution Belgium Campus ITversity has announced key developments in creating sign language for Deaf computer science students. This, as September is observed as International Month for Deaf People, to promote awareness of the rights of Deaf persons around the world. Belgium Campus…
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita MTN Group has signalled a big change in strategy as it shifts focus to the connected home to drive revenue and profit growth between now and 2030. This will form one of several key focus areas CEO Ralph Mupita said the group has identified as it moves beyond its Ambition…
According to the Financial Times, OpenAI is preparing to begin mass production of its own AI chips next year. The move is intended to secure the massive computing power needed for its services and to reduce its dependence on NVIDIA. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Smart shopping trollies! The custom chips were…
