Sansa has warned that a powerful solar eruption could trigger severe geomagnetic storm conditions.

High mobile internet use may be masking a fibre broadband shortfall that is limiting South Africa’s economic growth.

Defence priorities, AI and a possible SpaceX IPO are fuelling renewed global investment in space technology.

Data centre operator Teraco has expanded its executive management team following a period of rapid growth.

Educated youth in high-income nations face growing automation risks as AI disrupts skilled entry-level roles.

The move comes amid a feud between Sentech and the SABC over the former’s fees for signal distribution.

Satellite broadband promises to weaken authoritarian regimes’ ability to shut down the internet and silence dissent, writes Duncan McLeod.

Stable electricity supply and an enabling macroeconomic environment have laid the groundwork for the sector’s continued growth in 2026.

South Africa’s fibre market is entering an "Open Access 2.0" era shaped by scale, behaviour and enforcement, write Björn Menden and Thomas Switala.

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing their profits stem from his early funding and support.

Software developer jobs are booming in South Africa, but too few qualified candidates are applying, Pnet data shows.

Consumers are reshaping online payments as merchants race to meet growing demand for flexible digital options.

The Wikimedia Foundation has secured deals with Microsoft, Meta and Amazon to monetise content for AI training.

Solar parks and grid-scale batteries are set to deliver significant new capacity to South Africa's grid in 2026.

Solar parks and grid-scale batteries are set to deliver significant new capacity to South Africa's grid in 2026.

Visa is integrating stablecoins into its payments network, positioning itself as the bridge to global merchant acceptance.

Oracle has been accused of concealing its need to sell significant additional debt to build out its AI infrastructure.

Fewer learners studying mathematics at school level threatens South Africa's economic competitiveness.

Buy now, pay later gives customers flexibility, but light regulatory oversight ensure safe, responsible financial access.

Investment is pouring into renewable energy, but grid expansion will determine whether momentum can be sustained.

Women's groups, tech watchdogs and progressive activists are calling on Google and Apple to remove the apps.

Ugandan authorities have cut internet access and limited mobile services ahead of crucial elections.

Safety researchers warn touchscreen-heavy dashboards increase distraction, reaction times and crash risk for drivers globally.

Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for the CEO of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus.

AI data centres are starving the rest of the market of RAM and other components, pushing up the price of PCs, servers and everyday electronics.

Short-form content is developing as a new paradigm that traditional broadcasters and streamers are taking seriously.

Ethiopian Airlines has begun construction of what officials say will be Africa's biggest airport when completed.

Smart meter installations are lagging sharply, undermining Eskom’s ability to end load reduction timeously.

The Google parent has allayed doubts about its AI strategy, thrusting it back to the forefront of the high-stakes race.

Starlink’s proposed entry into South Africa is facing mounting political backlash, driven by concerns over owner Elon Musk’s conduct and public statements.

Many of South Africa’s listed tech companies performed well in 2025, with some growing their share prices by over 70%.

Opinion | Attackers are bypassing the very tools for e-mails designed to prevent them from gaining access to businesses, writes Richard Frost.

China’s AI sector is gaining confidence and risk appetite, but chip-making constraints still blunt ambitions to rival the US.

Google is rolling out a wave of AI features in Gmail, aiming to turn the e-mail service into a proactive “inbox assistant”.

Silicon is transforming battery and charging technology, leading to thinner devices, larger capacities and faster charging.

Watts & Wheels is back - EVs, Chinese challengers, mega chargers and petrol rebels collide in the new season's first episode.

Samsung has forecasted record operating profit as demand for AI sends memory chip prices sharply higher worldwide.

South Africa’s SKA-Mid telescope comes alive as "first fringes" confirm it is now a working scientific instrument.

ChatGPT Health lets users upload medical records and connect wellness apps such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal.

Opinion | New e-hailing rules aim for safety, but costs, delays and provincial gaps undermine effective implementation, writes Amy Musgrave.

Politics shaped South Africa’s television industry – from censorship and state control to liberalisation, competition and digital-era disruption.

From its launch 50 years ago, these are some of the key moments that shaped South African television into what it is today.

As the cost of education continues to rise, digital tools promise to provide quality learning at a lower cost.

Cybersecurity in 2026 is expected to pivot towards AI governance, with machine-speed threat mitigation strategies.

Nvidia and AMD have unveiled their latest AI chips, promising big performance gains as competition intensifies.

Heinrich Marnitz and Dorianne Berry, the first two presenters to appear on South African television, tell TechCentral about the big day 50 years ago.

iOCO is stepping up its share repurchase programme, acquiring a further 2.34 million ordinary shares in December.

Lowering the satellites will result in condensing Starlink orbits and will increase space safety, according to SpaceX.

Confusion in the electrical sector has led to claims that all Schuko plugs and sockets are banned. This is not true.

Novus Holdings is vowing to fight a Takeover Regulation Panel ruling that it must increase its offer to Mustek shareholders.