Only a few years ago, the Joe Biden administration in the US declared export controls a “new strategic asset” to help America maintain “as large a lead as possible” over China in advanced technology. President Donald Trump is now upending that approach. In a reversal this week, the White House told chip maker Nvidia it…
As part of Mandela Month, Vodacom will help pre-selected prepaid customers who use 2G handsets to upgrade to a 4G Kicka 6 Smartphone for R67. Image credit: Keira Burton on Pexels This offer will be available at selected stores, starting in KwaZulu-Natal and then expanding to Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces. “Millions of South Africans still…
This year’s theme for Mandela Day is: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.” In honour of International Mandela Day, South African tech companies are today dedicating 67 minutes to making a positive impact, launching a range of initiatives aimed at driving social change and addressing pressing issues, such as poverty and…
Takealot Group CEO Frederik Zietsman Takealot Group is ramping up on-demand delivery by repurposing its Mr D takeaway food platform to handle pet supplies, toys and other frequently purchased items in a bid to fend off growing competition. Mr D, which before the Covid-19 pandemic focused on doorstep food delivery, has been repositioning itself as…
As of 31 December 2024, TymeBank had 10.7 million customers. The Competition Commission has recommended unconditional approval of TymeBank’s proposed acquisition of SanlamTyme and a portfolio of unsecured personal loans from Sanlam Personal Loans (SPL). TymeBank, South Africa’s first digital-only bank and majority-owned by Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital (ARC), now holds deposits nearing R7…
Andile Ngcaba Convergence Partners chairman Andile Ngcaba said on Friday that government should consider granting a special electricity tariff for data centres to support the ICT sector’s growth. This would be similar to the dispensation offered to the mining industry, which enjoyed special rates that in the past that helped the sector become a cornerstone…
Understanding the transformation ecosystem Successful transformation requires more than the adoption of new technology. Organisations that make meaningful progress tend to adopt an ecosystem mindset, recognising that no single company can deliver all the capabilities, innovation, and resilience needed on its own. A transformation ecosystem is a network of internal teams, external partners, suppliers, customers,…
MultiChoice headquarters in Randburg, Johannesburg. Canal+ and MultiChoice have committed an additional R2 billion to public interest initiatives in South Africa, as part of a growing list of undertakings tied to their proposed R30 billion deal. The funds cater for commitments that include increased support for local content production, supplier development, and the establishment of…
Vodacom South Africa has announced big changes to the terms of its planned acquisition of Vumatel parent Maziv as it works to get the deal over the line. Under the new terms, Vodacom will buy a maximum 34.95% stake in Maziv, down from 40% previously, while the financial terms of the deal have also been…
This year, the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust has recognised not one, but two exceptional scientists in their fields, and is granting each of them its most prestigious honours: the R2.5m Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award. Supplied image: Wits University physicist Professor Andrew Forbes (left) and University of Cape Town paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji (right), presented with…
