Transnet’s freight rail division aims to use modern AI methodologies to advance next-generation rail analytics and support tech transformation. (Image source: 123RF) It’s a busy week for lower-value, targeted requests on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, as national and provincial departments once again take a step back from advertising new ICT requirements. Meanwhile, Transnet’s freight rail…
Cuba suffered a widespread power cut on March 16, 2026, according to the national electricity company, against the backdrop of a severe crisis on the island caused by the US energy blockade. Yamil Lage | Afp | Getty Images The White House has choked off Cuba’s oil supply and threatened a “friendly takeover” of the…
iOCO CEO Rhys Summerton JSE-listed technology group iOCO has set its sights on becoming a “serial acquirer”, with CEO Rhys Summerton telling investors on Wednesday that the company had evaluated more than 10 acquisition targets — ranging from R50-million to R700-million in equity value — and has a pipeline of further deals to pursue. Speaking…
Conversation precedes meeting between US and Ukrainian envoys in Geneva on Thursday. Listen to this article | 4 mins info Published On 25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with United States President Donald Trump about ongoing peace…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Steve Marcus/Reuters As Nvidia heads into quarterly earnings on Wednesday, AI investors are seeking evidence that the chip maker’s profits are growing apace on the back of a US$630-billion capital spending budget from Big Tech. But signs of risk to Nvidia’s long-held dominance are also emerging from hyperscalers’ plans to design…
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As SpaceX prepares for a highly anticipated public listing in 2026, the company is quietly laying the groundwork for a massive expansion of its Starlink ecosystem. Sources familiar with the matter reveal that Elon Musk’s aerospace giant is moving beyond simple satellite internet, with plans for a proprietary Starlink smartphone, direct-to-device cellular coverage, and an…
Washington has said a visit by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Africa aims to strengthen bilateral ties, but the timing raises questions about the US’s interests in the Red Sea corridor. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is on a diplomatic tour of Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti from January 24 to February 1. According to the Department of State, Landau’s…
Following its landmark acquisition of MultiChoice Group, French media giant Canal+ is exploring a major shift in how African viewers access content. The company is considering deploying its all-in-one streaming application to MultiChoice’s vast customer base in Southern and Eastern Africa, potentially bringing global partnerships with Apple TV+ and HBO Max under a single interface….
Canal+ expects to generate more than €400-million (R7.5-billion) in annual earnings “synergies” from its acquisition of MultiChoice Group, underlining the strategic importance of Africa to the French media group’s long-term growth ambitions. In a statement released on Thursday, Canal+ said the combined group is targeting run-rate cost synergies of more than €400-million at earnings before…
