Data centre ‘critical infrastructure’ tag welcomed, but detail still thin

Data centre ‘critical infrastructure’ tag welcomed, but detail still thin

South Africa’s data centre industry has cautiously welcomed the government’s move to designate data centres as critical infrastructure, though key details – including what incentives will be offered and how the policy will be implemented – remain unclear. As TechCentral reported on Wednesday, finance minister Enoch Godongwana used his budget speech to place data centre…

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Nvidia exceeds expectations as AI spending soars, but investors want more

Nvidia exceeds expectations as AI spending soars, but investors want more

Nvidia delivered another set of record-breaking results for its January quarter on Wednesday, bolstered by the relentless demand from “Big Tech” for its specialized AI processors. The company posted a 94% increase in sales, reaching $68.1 billion, and projected current-quarter revenue of approximately $78 billion, comfortably exceeding market expectations of $72.6 billion. Read: The new…

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Samsung flagship series doubles down on AI

Samsung flagship series doubles down on AI

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series was launched during the Galaxy Unpacked event last night. South Korean electronics giant Samsung has released its third-generation artificial intelligence (AI) smartphones, unveiling its flagship Galaxy S series. The S26 series, the launch of which was livestreamed to a global audience during the Unpacked event last night, comprises the Galaxy…

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the case for a South African comeback

the case for a South African comeback

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana doesn’t appear to be a politician given to hyperbole. So, when he stood in parliament on Wednesday and called his 2026 national budget a “turning point” in the management of South Africa’s public finances, it was worth paying attention. For the first time in more than a decade and a half,…

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iOCO co-CEO resigns after one year

iOCO co-CEO resigns after one year

Dennis Venter has resigned as co-CEO of iOCO. Dennis Venter has resigned as co-CEO and member of the board of directors of iOCO, with immediate effect. The JSE-listed iOCO, formerly known as EOH, made the announcement yesterday, saying Venter has decided to pursue his other business interests. “The company extends its sincere appreciation to Dennis…

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Samsung S26 launch – rand helps shield South Africans from bigger price hikes

Samsung S26 launch – rand helps shield South Africans from bigger price hikes

The ongoing RAM shortage, driven by suppliers shifting their production lines to higher-margin high-bandwidth memory used for AI workloads in data centres, is already affecting the smartphone market as the Samsung Galaxy S26 launched at prices slightly higher than its predecessor on Wednesday evening. Speaking to TechCentral in a post-launch interview following the Johannesburg leg…

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