South Africa an AI power player
South Africa currently has four artificial intelligence-focused data centres, more than Taiwan and the Netherlands combined, placing it in the top 13 countries globally by AI compute regions.
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The man who built a R14-billion South African tech giant
Jens Montanana founded Datatec in 1986, which has since grown into a R14 billion company operating in more than 50 countries worldwide and one of the top ICT firms on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Read MoreThe Proteas fast-bowler who has taken more than 550 wickets and became a filmmaker
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has taken 575 wickets for the Proteas in his test cricketing career, which began in 2015, and he’s still going strong while working on other ventures.
Read MoreDark clouds over SA Weather Service after phishing leads to ransomware attack
Initial reports indicate that a phishing email led to the devastating ransomware attack that brought the South African Weather Service (SAWS) to a standstill in January 2025, the agency’s CEO, Ishaam Abader, has said.
Read MoreSoftware engineers immigrating to South Africa
The Department of Home Affairs’ Trusted Employer Scheme (TES) has allowed nearly 250 foreign software engineers to work in South Africa.
Read MoreAfrihost receives 2025 MyBroadband Award for Best Hosting Provider
Afrihost won the prestigious 2025 MyBroadband Award for Best Hosting Provider in South Africa, and was recently presented with a trophy in recognition of this accomplishment.
Read MoreAir travel turnaround in South Africa
The South African government is hiring a host of new employees at Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) to address safety concerns caused by regulatory failures and understaffing.
Read MoreWhat’s Next — GSMA’s Angela Wamola discusses how AI could transform Africa’s digital landscape
In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Angela Wamola discusses how private and public organisations can shape Africa’s digital future by working together
Read More7 Morning routines to boost your productivity and focus
How you start your morning sets the tone for everything that follows. Maybe your day’s stacked with meetings.
Read MoreBanyana Banyana kick off WAFCON title defence with victory against Ghana
Banyana Banyana made the ideal start to the defence of their Women's African Cup of Nations title following a 2-0 victory against Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Morocco.
Read MoreThe man who stopped Telkom taking over the Internet in South Africa and became a powerful US tech investor
Before emigrating to the U.S. and becoming a venture capitalist, David Frankel played a pivotal role in building South Africa’s Internet service provider industry — and fought to keep it out of Telkom’s monopolistic grip.
Read MoreShanice Robson fuses her family’s recipes into her cuisine
Your household will love this deliciously creamy pasta dish
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