Starlink has taken aim at what it has described as “misleading claims” in sections of the media about its views on South Africa’s black empowerment laws and reiterated that it is keen to get an operating licence as soon as possible. The company, which is owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, said in a letter to…
This is the second (and beta) episode of a new podcast series curated by TechCentral’s editorial team and generated by artificial intelligence tools. It’s an experiment for now, but if it works well, we’ll consider making it a regular feature by launching a season 1. Note that even using the most accurate and reliable sources,…
Freight management specialist Special Envoy has introduced Xpress, a new courier service operating exclusively with electric vehicles (EVs). This marks a significant step towards sustainable logistics in South Africa. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Physics turning lead into gold! Xpress’s current operations utilize a fleet of BYD Dolphins for overnight deliveries within…
A World Bank-linked climate fund has backed South African plans to cut the country’s reliance on coal, unlocking up to US$2.6-billion (R46.8-billion) in financing and giving the nation’s energy transition an unexpected boost. The approval of the updated plan by the Climate Investment Funds, which was stalled after South Africa last year asked to delay…
Two batches of 35 rhinos moved by truck and airliner as part of major rewilding effort involving South Africa and Rwanda. Seventy southern white rhinos have completed a journey of more than 3,400 kilometres (at least 2,112 miles) by truck and Boeing 747 from South Africa to Rwanda in what has been described as the…
Commerce media is emerging as the next big frontier in retail – and it’s growing fast. Globally, the space is projected to reach $130 billion by 2026, and could top $1 trillion by 2030, as giants like Amazon and Walmart continue to turn retail media into high-performing revenue engines. But where does South Africa sit…
The South African Revenue Services (Sars) believes that new e-commerce regulations targeting international online retailers like Temu and Shein could generate an additional R3 billion in VAT revenue, as reported by City Press. Read: Sociable: A new South African app reimagining social media The National Treasury’s Budget review document for 2025/26, released in March, indicated…
Eventhive, Africa’s leading B2B2C event servicing company with a strong portfolio across key sectors, has expanded into South Africa with the launch of Payments Live. The inaugural event is scheduled to take place on Monday, 26 June 2025 at the prestigious Pivot Hotel, Montecasino, Johannesburg. Payments Live aims to be the premier gathering for senior-level…
South Koreans are celebrating their first win in the Tony Awards, which they say highlights their country’s status as a cultural powerhouse. The acclaimed Broadway production of Maybe Happy Ending, which debuted in South Korea almost a decade ago, won six Tonys, including best musical. Maybe Happy Ending is about the romance between two humanoid…
