ECape eyes being BPO powerhouse in SA
The Eastern Cape province looks to solidify itself as a key contender in the business process outsourcing sector.
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DHA eyes tech-driven border operations
Home affairs minister Dr Leon Schreiber. (Image source: Department of Home Affairs) The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) plans to overhaul the country’s ports of entry into modern, secure and efficient gateways for trade and travel. This, as part of the department’s planned R12.5 billion border infrastructure project, said home affairs minister Dr Leon Schreiber…
Africa: Namibia Eyes Stronger Ties With Nigeria
Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Walde Ndevashiya, has outlined plans to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on expanding partnerships across key sectors. The diplomat said his mission will prioritise economic diplomacy. Ndevashiya placed strong emphasis on trade, investment and sector cooperation. He stressed the importance of leveraging the African Continental Free…
After mobile, Capitec Connect eyes home broadband push
Capitec Bank’s mobile virtual network operator, Capitec Connect, more than doubled its net income contribution to R442-million in the year to 28 February 2026, as subscribers, data traffic and voice minutes all surged. The Cell C-hosted operator, which launched in late 2022, reported 1.5 million clients active in the past three months of the reporting…
EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages | European Union News
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel. Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026 The European Union is mulling jet fuel imports from the United States and new minimum reserve quotas as it eyes options amid a supply crunch due to the Iran…
Top ICT tenders: Transnet Freight Rail eyes AI collaboration
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…
As Trump eyes Cuba, I remember me how different things used to be
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 eyes return to ‘serial acquirer’ status
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…
Zelenskyy speaks with Trump about peace efforts, eyes leaders-level talks | Russia-Ukraine war News
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…
All eyes on Nvidia this week amid AI bubble fears
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…