A major breakthrough in quantum technology was achieved in October 2024: the first-ever quantum satellite communication link between China and South Africa. The connection spanned a remarkable 12,900km: the longest intercontinental quantum communication link established to date. The longest before this was 7,600km and within the northern hemisphere only. It was achieved with quantum key…
In South Africa’s fast-moving media landscape, one platform consistently commands the attention of the country’s most influential business and technology leaders: TechCentral. While many outlets compete for clicks, TechCentral has carved out a unique position as the go-to source for the executives shaping the nation’s digital future. Its exclusive focus on technology, telecommunications and innovation…
Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s military said Saturday it detected North Korea removing some of its loudspeakers from the inter-Korean border, days after the South dismantled its own front-line speakers used for anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts, in a bid to ease tensions. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff didn’t disclose the sites where the…
The landscape of South African retail continues its rapid digital evolution, with consumers increasingly seeking convenience and direct access to their favourite brands. As LG’s Online Brand Shop marks its first anniversary, it has quickly established itself as a significant player in this shift, reflecting a growing consumer preference for direct-to-consumer tech purchases. This trend…
Vodacom announced on Thursday that it has made South Africa’s first “native” voice call on a 5G test network. Known as Voice over New Radio (VoNR), this technology allows voice calls to be carried directly over the 5G network, which has previously been used only for data. Vodacom says it plans to introduce VoNR to…
The Koeberg nuclear power station north of Cape Town. Image: Eskom The environment minister on Friday upheld a previous decision granting environmental authorisation for state-owned power utility Eskom to build and operate a new nuclear power station in the Western Cape. Environmentalists had appealed against the original 2017 authorisation for a new 4GW nuclear power…
A South African court has ruled that Zambia’s government can repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu and give him a state funeral, despite his family’s opposition. Lungu’s family had wanted to bury him privately in South Africa, where he died in June. They were left visibly distraught by the Pretoria high court’s decision….
Google’s YouTube Music is the most affordable individual subscription service in South Africa for streaming music, despite a price increase from R59.99 to R64.99 since the last comparison TechCentral published two years ago. The cost of accessing unlimited music streaming services in South Africa has remained relatively stable over time, with the largest increase over…
As global trade dynamics shift and protectionist policies re-emerge, South Africa finds itself facing a significant economic hurdle: new 30% tariffs imposed by the United States on selected South African exports. These tariffs threaten not just the competitiveness of our goods abroad, but the stability of key domestic industries – particularly manufacturing and agriculture. With…
Vodacom on Thursday said it has placed South Africa’s first “native” voice call on 5G – known as Voice over New Radio, or VoNR – using a test network. The technology could soon be introduced in Vodacom’s live network for consumers to use, the telecommunications operator said in a statement, without providing a timeline. It’s…
