Bill Gates pays $8bn to ex-wife’s foundation
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Internet shut down in Iran
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Digital assets, AI are hot as fintechs pull in $44,7bn
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The rise and rise of the AI PC
Artificial intelligence (AI) PCs will represent 31% of the total PC market globally by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, which says worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 77,8-million units this year. “AI PCs are reshaping the market, but their...
PMI reflects continued manufacturing volatility
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.4 points to 49.5 in August, partially reversing the 2.3-point improvement seen in July. This suggests that activity in the sector remained subdued, with both domestic and export demand showing signs of pressure. That said, it...
Applications open for ISPA Inspires education sponsorship
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) invites applications for its “ISPA Inspires scholarship” for the 2026 academic year. Applications open today, Monday 1 September, and will close on 30 October. Visit the ISPA Inspires website for more...
Strong iOS growth drives up smartphone market
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,24-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This represents an improvement from the previous forecast of 0,6%,...
Southern Africa’s critical minerals a global imperative for energy transition
A new report by the World Economic Forum highlights the urgent need to unlock investment in southern Africa’s critical minerals to meet surging global demand for clean energy and low-carbon technologies. It identifies key financing gaps facing the region and showcases...
Pump my Android … safely
With a goal to curb malware and financial scams, Google has announced a new policy requiring developer verification for all Android app installations on certified devices - those with preloaded Google Mobile Services (like Samsung, Pixel, and others) - starting in...
Diverse and flexible skills needed in renewable energy sector
A new research report from the University of Cape Town’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) – Renewable Energy Skills Mapping and Labour Market Analysis in the Western Cape - offers a comprehensive analysis of the renewable energy skills...
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Tech transformation could secure telcos’ future
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Could industrial IoT help combat the costs of illegal power connections?
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Tarsus Distribution joins forces with iiDENTIFii
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RS SA partners with Kenyan reseller
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What to expect after the bitcoin halving in April
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The battle to defend the 5G attack surface
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Outage highlights high stakes cloud risks
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