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Themed Thrive with Digital, Accelerating Electric Power Intelligence, Huawei Electric Power Summit 2025 was held in South Africa’s port city of Cape Town. More than 100 customers, partners, and opinion leaders from the electric power industry in Africa attended the summit, who explored how to leverage digital technologies to promote the intelligent and sustainable development of the power industry. Africa’s economy is booming, with rapid population growth and urbanization driving a massive demand for electricity. However, power shortages and outdated power grids have become significant obstacles to the continent’s economic progress. Embracing new energy sources can boost power supply capabilities.…

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) recently hosted a hybrid media briefing to highlight the groundbreaking work of young South African researchers in science, technology, and innovation (STI). Their projects address critical challenges in food waste, child health, and agriculture, reinforcing CSIR’s 80-year legacy in fostering youth development in STEM fields. Affordable Probiotic for Child Health Early childhood is crucial for developing a healthy gut microbiome, which influences digestion, immunity, and long-term disease prevention. To support this, the CSIR has developed an innovative project: “Production of Biotherapeutic Limosilactobacillus reuteri for Use as a Probiotic Additive in Paediatric Gummy Supplements.”…

Proudly South African, in partnership with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), unveiled ground-breaking and pioneering e-commerce solutions that will bolster public and commercial support for locally manufactured goods and services in line with the drive to ramp up localisation of the economy.  These e-commerce solutions comprise of a business-to-consumer online store aptly named Shop Proudly SA, and a business-to-business (B2B) online platform which will be known as the Market Access Platform (MAP).  MAP will provide corporate buyers who wish to meet their localisation targets with access to a database of over 2 000 enterprises spanning diverse industries…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is appalled by Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau’s failure to provide clear answers in Parliament regarding alleged conflicts of interest in the appointment of the new National Lottery operator, Sizekhaya Holdings. Toby Chance MP, DA Spokesperson on Trade, Industry, and Competition, stated: “Minister Tau’s lack of awareness regarding potential links between Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s family and shareholders in Bellamont Gaming is unacceptable. His duty was to ensure a fair, transparent process free from conflicts of interest.” The Minister’s evasive responses during the committee hearing raise serious concerns about the legitimacy of the adjudication process.…

South Africans have spent over R20 million through Luno Pay since its launch in November 2024. The leading crypto app* now processes approximately R2 million in transactions monthly, signalling adoption across diverse merchant categories. The data reveals purchases ranging from as little as R1 at Pick n Pay to high-value transactions of tens of thousands of rands, showcasing crypto’s versatility across different spending patterns. Christo de Wit, South Africa country manager at Luno, says, “Appetite for digital currency transactions in everyday commerce is growing. The wide transaction spectrum indicates that cryptocurrency payments are becoming more common for both everyday purchases and…

New legal filings reveal details about OpenAI and Jony Ive’s io team collaborating on a consumer AI device, according to a report by The Verge. According to court documents, the first product – slated for release no earlier than 2026 – will not be an “in-ear device” or a wearable. “The prototype Sam Altman referenced in the video is at least a year away from being offered for sale,” said Tang Tan, io’s chief hardware officer and a former Apple design leader, in a June 16th declaration. “Its design is not yet finalized, but it is not an in-ear device, nor a wearable device.”…

South Africa just got a look at the new HONOR 400 and HONOR 400 Pro. Judging by the immediate reaction, it did not disappoint. The series was launched at the Kyalami Racecourse in Midrand, last week Thursday. Here, the unveiling of the HONOR 400 and HONOR 400 Pro brings together tech, creativity and speed in a way that hits home for local users. But behind the fanfare and flashbulbs, one feature stands out, AI SuperZoom. It’s the kind of innovation that quietly shifts how we take photos. More than just digital zoom, it’s a smart system that brings detail forward without the…

 Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. Captured live onstage at the world-famous Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s legendary West End, this spectacular stage production features Samantha Barks as Elsa, Laura Dawkes as Anna and the cast of the smash London production who bring the beloved tale of sisterhood, bravery, and self-discovery to life in a new breathtaking way.  In Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical, Queen Elsa’s hidden powers plunge Arendelle into an eternal winter and her sister Anna sets out to find her and save the kingdom. As the storm rages on, both sisters must learn…

Two unsuccessful bidders for South Africa’s lucrative national lottery licence have demanded answers from Trade, Industry & Competition Minister Parks Tau, while another has launched a legal challenge to overturn the decision, according to a report in the Sunday Times. The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and Tau have faced five consecutive court defeats in recent months over the R100bn tender. The NLC withdrew an appeal application last Friday, anticipating another loss. Legal Challenges Mount Losing bidders Ringeta and Ithuba have formally requested reasons from Tau for selecting Sizekhaya Holdings, while Lekalinga has filed a court review to set aside the decision. Lekalinga’s founder, Vladimir Vukovic, alleges in court…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is under increasing pressure to dismiss Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane amid allegations of corruption at the Construction Sector Education and Training Authority (Ceta) and claims that she misled Parliament, according to a report in the Sunday Times. Nkabane is already under scrutiny for allegedly lying about an “independent panel” that approved politically connected Seta board appointments. This week, fresh revelations emerged that she ignored whistleblower reports detailing tender fraud and governance irregularities at Ceta, which has a budget exceeding R20bn. Prominent academic Prof Malegapuru Makgoba has joined calls for her resignation, labelling her “a disgrace to…