SA’s saturated streaming market too hot for BritBox to handle?Technology

SA’s saturated streaming market too hot for BritBox to handle?

It’s no surprise that British-based streaming service BritBox has decided to close its offering in South Africa, say analysts.

Takealot doubles down on expansion amid Amazon pressureTechnology

Takealot doubles down on expansion amid Amazon pressure

South Africa’s biggest e-tailer expands its dark stores across the country, to better fend off rivals after the recent arrival…

TymeBank allows cash withdrawals at 172 000 spaza shopsTechnology

TymeBank allows cash withdrawals at 172 000 spaza shops

The digital bank partners payments firm Flash to enable cash withdrawals at over 172 000 spaza shops and traders across…

SA’s ‘outdated’ Electronics Comms Act stifles fair competitionTechnology

SA’s ‘outdated’ Electronics Comms Act stifles fair competition

The Act is dated and does not address the current environment, such as the evolving market that now includes OTT…

Baggage delays at OR Tambo Airport after network glitchTechnology

Baggage delays at OR Tambo Airport after network glitch

Africa’s biggest airport experiencing network-related challenges with its baggage sortation system in the domestic terminal.

Visa names start-ups for Africa fintech acceleratorTechnology

Visa names start-ups for Africa fintech accelerator

The digital payments firm selects 16 fintech start-ups from Sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa’s Truzo.

ICASA outlines target to connect public institutionsTechnology

ICASA outlines target to connect public institutions

Licensees are on track to ensure 50% of schools, clinics, hospitals and libraries are connected by 31 March 2025, says…

ITWeb TV: SA ‘unlikely’ to have load-shedding in 2025, says NyatiTechnology

ITWeb TV: SA ‘unlikely’ to have load-shedding in 2025, says Nyati

Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati reveals the strategy the company took to ease load-shedding, the unbundling of the firm and plans…

Altron posts strong earnings despite discontinued operationsTechnology

Altron posts strong earnings despite discontinued operations

The group’s R463 million investment in growth drives solid results, with revenue up 8% to R7.9 billion for the 2024…

Software academy seeks next cohort of tech talentTechnology

Software academy seeks next cohort of tech talent

WeThinkCode anticipates an oversubscribed 2024 application season, as it opens applications for the next cohort of software engineers.