Quintin van Zyl, head of pre-sales in the telco division at NEC XON NEC XON has announced the introduction of a new generation of unique anti-theft telecommunications cabinets designed to combat the ongoing epidemic of battery theft and vandalism across mobile networks in South Africa and Southern Africa. South Africa’s two largest operators, MTN and…
Disney+ added ESPN and ESPN2 to its South African streaming line-up on Thursday, giving subscribers access to international sporting leagues at no extra cost. The new channels bring live and studio sports programming from the US and the around the world, alongside ESPN’s documentaries and sports news. Kyle de Klerk, sports director at The Walt…
Bluetooth Low Energy warehouse installation For decades, managing physical assets has been one of the most complex and error-prone parts of running a supply chain. Warehouses and distribution centres juggle thousands of moving parts from forklifts and roll cages to laptops, pallets and temperature-sensitive products, often across multiple sites and regions. Yet in 2025, many…
Disney+ South Africa has significantly expanded its content offering by adding ESPN and ESPN2 to its streaming lineup, providing subscribers with access to international live sports and studio programming at no extra cost. Read: Sony ULT Field 5 Review: ULTimately Based The inclusion of the two channels gives local subscribers instant access to a variety…
Solidarity CEO Dirk Hermann Trade union Solidarity has signed a deal with US company Propay Prime US to export South African IT skills – online, from South Africa. Propay, which focuses on unions, non-profits and enterprises, delivers software as a service platforms, financial services and DevOps solutions. Solidarity has paid a number of visits to…
Business conditions in South Africa’s private sector improved for the fifth month running in September, buoyed by a rise in output and new orders, S&P Global reported on Friday. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged up to 50.2 in September from 50.1 in August, indicating a mild improvement in the sector’s health. PMI readings above…
The capacity and reach of the undersea cable infrastructure connecting South Africa to the world is growing at a rapid pace, with a surge in AI workloads expected to drive further investment in infrastructure. The type of company investing in undersea capacity is changing, too, with so-called hyperscalers such as Google and Meta Platforms now…
Microsoft is rolling out a major restructuring and significant price increases for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service in South Africa, with some plans seeing hikes of up to 109%. The overhaul is part of a global adjustment but brings controversial changes to the local market, including a dramatic reduction in the game library for…
BMW South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen South Africa and Europe should collaborate on building an alternative “value chain” for electric vehicle components such as batteries to reduce dependence on China, the CEO of BMW South Africa said, calling for a national-level strategy. South Africa, which accounts for 51% of Africa’s vehicle output, is seeking…
Pilot studies show evidence-based policing can cut crime levels, but real success requires translating new approaches into daily practice. South Africa currently faces an urgent and grave violent crime problem. To tackle the crisis, law enforcement agencies are increasingly turning to evidence-based policing (EBP) approaches. These draw on research and evidence to determine which strategies…
