In South Africa, Sim swap fraud has become one of the most damaging threats for both individuals and businesses. Criminals hijack your mobile number by fraudulently transferring it to a new Sim card, letting them intercept calls, SMS-based one-time Pins, and even compromise banking or social media accounts. For businesses, the fallout can be catastrophic:…
Leaked hands-on photos, shared by leaker @Jukanlosreve, seemingly confirm that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 will feature a thinner and sleeker design. These images offer a real-world glimpse of the next-generation foldable from multiple angles, aligning with previous renders and hinting at significant aesthetic and structural improvements. Read: Honor unveils the world’s thinnest foldable,…
SA’s National Business Initiative has received a R17 million grant to support youth-driven green skills development. The African Development Bank (AfDB), through the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), has awarded a $1 million (R17.6 million) grant to SA’s National Business Initiative (NBI). The grant, which aims to support green skills development for local…
This is the fourth episode of a new podcast series curated by TechCentral’s editorial team and generated by artificial intelligence tools. It’s an experiment that’s in beta for now, but if it works well, we’ll consider making it a regular feature by launching season 1. In this episode, we highlight some of the biggest technology…
Microsoft has confirmed a new round of layoffs, impacting as many as 9,100 employees, or approximately 4 percent of its total workforce, as reported by The Seattle Times. The cuts are significantly affecting Microsoft’s Xbox division, known as Microsoft Gaming, though precise numbers for individual teams are not yet available. Read: What to expect at…
City Power’s EV Programme is rolling out charging infrastructure and transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles. Johannesburg is charging ahead with City Power’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Programme, featuring the deployment of EV charging stations and the transition of its fleet to electric vehicles, driving a cleaner and more efficient urban mobility system. The power utility…
Something troubling is happening to our brains as artificial intelligence platforms become more popular. Studies are showing that professional workers who use ChatGPT to carry out tasks might lose critical thinking skills and motivation. People are forming strong emotional bonds with chatbots, sometimes exacerbating feelings of loneliness. And others are having psychotic episodes after talking…
Elon Musk’s Starlink is reportedly mulling a significant R2 billion investment in South Africa as a potential strategy to secure an operating license, according to anonymous sources cited by Business Day. This move could be a way for the satellite internet company to work around South Africa’s black empowerment regulations. Read: Nothing Phone 3: A…
Faranani DocTec sponsors OpenText Summit Africa 2025. Faranani DocTec is proud to announce its role as a main sponsor of the OpenText Summit Africa 2025, taking place on Thursday, 4 September at The Galleria, Sandton. This full-day summit will bring together thought leaders, innovators and industry pioneers to explore the future of information in Africa’s…
Esa Alexander/Reuters The department of communications & digital technologies is in talks with South Africa’s largest online retailer, Takealot Group, which is mulling the option of hiring thousands of retrenched Post Office employees as it widens its e-commerce ambitions. The announcement was made by Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani, director-general in the department of communications & digital technologies, in…
