Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supply, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Gallo Images | Getty Images Oil prices rose on Sunday with U.S. crude topping $114 per barrel, after President Donald Trump gave Iran until Tuesday to open the Strait of Hormuz or…
ITWeb contributor Phillip de Wet. Two years ago, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) nearly nailed the problem. The 2024 National Policy on Data and Cloud tasked the Competition Commission to “identify proactive preventative measures to ensure a fair and competitive market”, and demanded transparency from cloud operators “regarding data portability and interoperability…
Israel’s military said Thursday that it had struck “dozens of headquarters, weapons storage facilities, launch sites, and anti-tank missile positions” belonging to the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon over the last 24 hours. The IDF said it would continue to “operate decisively against the Hezbollah terror organization” in Lebanon “to remove the threat posed to…
Entries are now officially open for the KZN Top Business Awards 2026, brought to you by Standard Bank and the Women of Africa Group, and supported by East Coast Radio. The KZN Top Business Awards celebrate the innovation, resilience, and success that define KwaZulu-Natal’s regional economy. These prestigious awards recognise the businesses and individuals whose…
World number one Aryna Sabalenka edges Coco Gauff in a tense three-set final to claim the ‘Sunshine Double’ in Florida. Published On 29 Mar 202629 Mar 2026 Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat hometown favourite Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the Miami Open final on Saturday to join an exclusive club by completing the coveted…
Apple plans to open its Siri voice assistant to rival AI services beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT, according to a report. The move, expected as part of Apple’s iOS 27 update, would allow third-party AI apps to integrate directly with Siri, allowing users to route queries to services such as Google’s Gemini or Anthropic’s…
A new paper by the Reserve Bank argues that South Africa’s market-driven approach to open banking is limited in its reach. In fact, it risks entrenching the same socioeconomic barriers that have locked large sections of the population out of the financial system. The newly published working paper (PDF) argues that a regulated approach is…
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The SAB Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards, inviting South African innovators who are actively developing practical solutions to social and disability-related challenges. The awards offer funding ranging from R300 000 to R1.3 million, alongside tailored mentorship, technical support and business development assistance to help strengthen and scale…
