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- High court derails analogue switch-offCommunications minister Solly Malatsi has been ordered not to switch off analogue television broadcasts on 31 March. Read more »
- Discovery Bank launches panic code to combat banking app kidnappingsDiscovery Bank has launched a raft of new security and artificial intelligence features in a major update for clients. Read more »
- Outa wants probe into botched digital migration projectThe Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says it wants to see accountability over South Africa’s digital migration project. Read more »
- Unlock peak performance in CPG manufacturing with power quality auditsAs industries move towards green energy and environmental efficiency, it’s crucial to balance the benefits of modern devices with the need to maintain power quality. Read more »
- TikTok, moonshine and memes: South Africa marks five years since first Covid lockdownIt’s been five years to the day since the first Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa. Now it's just a fading memory. Read more »
- The R55-billion plan to rescue South Africa’s citiesSouth Africa, with the World Bank's help, has a R55-billion plan to reverse the decline of eight of its biggest cities. Read more »
- Popular chat app Discord eyes IPOChat app Discord, popular with gamers, is working on a public listing, according to people familiar with the matter. Read more »
- FNB replaces MTN as main Springboks sponsorFirst National Bank has been named as the principal Springboks sponsor, replacing MTN. Read more »
- MTN, Airtel to share networks in key marketsMTN Group and Airtel Africa have struck a deal to share mobile network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria. Read more »
- Tech crucial to rooting out corruption at home affairs: ministerTechnology reform is key to dealing with corruption at home affairs, minister Leon Schreiber has said. Read more »
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