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South Africa will get its first taste of the iCAUR brand this year with the V23 2WD and AWD models. The all-new iCAUR V23 electric SUV is coming to South Africa in May 2026 with bold retro styling and strong value positioning. Two models will be available at launch, the 2WD and AWD, offering up to 155 kW and 292 N.m with fast DC charging capability. High standard specification includes leather seats, a 15.4-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a comprehensive safety package across the range. A new era of motoring is on the horizon, arriving…

London, UK – Sentry Bridge Capital (SBC), has officially announced its entry into the United States market. The company is introducing its independently developed Quantum Market Intelligence System 5.0, also known as the QMI 5.0 intelligent investment system, and will collaborate with leading global financial institutions to provide United States investors with advanced artificial intelligence driven asset management solutions. This strategic expansion marks SBC’s advancement from a globally recognized intelligent investment platform into the United States, the world’s largest and most mature capital market. It also represents the formal launch of a new era of intelligent investing in Wall Street and…

Johannesburg, 02 March 2026 — At MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei debuts its latest SuperPoD product Atlas 950 SuperPoD, TaiShan 950 SuperPoD and a series of computing solutions to the global market. This embodies the company’s latest endeavor to open source and open collaboration with the aim of building a resilient computing foundation and creating a new option worldwide. Tech innovation builds a resilient computing foundation With AI technologies evolving rapidly and models now using trillions of parameters, agentic AI is beginning to penetrate into core production processes in many industries. This is driving up demand for larger computing scale and…

Johannesburg, 02 March 2026 — On the eve of MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei officially launched its 5G-A Mobile Backhaul Network architecture tailored for the Agentic MBB (Mobile Broadband) era. Defined by core capabilities including 10GE/25GE to the site, L3 to the site, and end-to-end SRv6, the new architecture is designed to enhance differentiated experience assurance, enabling operators to drive revenue growth through experience-based operations. 5G-A Oriented MBH Architecture, Building a New Foundation for the Agentic MBB Era Experience Monetization Becomes the Mainstream Trend in the Agentic MBB Era While the 4G era focused on “Connecting People” and traditional 5G on…

Huawei has provided digital connectivity to 170 million people in remote areas across more than 80 countries, surpassing its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition. The announcement was made by Yang Chaobin, CEO of Huawei ICT BG, at the company’s TECH Cares Forum in Barcelona. He noted that this achievement exceeds the commitment Huawei made when joining the ITU P2C Digital Coalition in 2022: to connect 120 million people in remote areas by 2025. Yang extended his gratitude to Huawei’s telecom customers and partners for their collaborative efforts. The forum brought together around 80 guests…

JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties is expanding its logistics and industrial property portfolio with the development of Indlovu Logistics Park on the site of the former PPC facility in Montague Gardens, Cape Town. Indlovu Logistics Park is being developed to meet growing demand for high-quality logistics and warehousing space in one of the city’s most established industrial precincts with modern maxi-units. The R578 million new development will comprise approximately 38,600m² of gross lettable area across nine maxi-units, offering flexible, future-focused space for logistics, distribution and light industrial occupiers. Growthpoint identified the significant redevelopment opportunity for this site after PPC decided to move…

The Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) Cross-border Payments Scheme, operated by PayInc, has achieved a new milestone through its collaboration with First Capital Bank (FCB) Botswana, for activating payments into Botswana. With the Botswana corridor now live, this partnership is driven by the seamless integration of the TCIB multi-currency, cross-border digital platform into FCB Botswana’s systems. By leveraging the interoperable payments infrastructure, fast, secure, and cost-effective digital transactions between users in both markets are made possible. This initiative not only simplifies cross-border payments for peer-to-peer transactions but also empowers communities and drives deeper financial inclusion – broadening access…

Pick n Pay Clothing is now available to millions more customers nationwide following its launch on the Pick n Pay asap! app, making affordable, quality clothing easier to access through a platform customers already use every day for their daily grocery needs. This is another step in Pick n Pay asap’s evolution from an on-demand grocery platform into a ‘super app’, giving customers access to groceries, clothing, Smart Shopper and value-added services through a single, familiar digital interface. Customers can now browse and shop for clothing within the asap! app, switching easily between groceries and clothing. Orders are placed separately,…

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) is advancing its strategy of reinvesting in high‑performing South African retail assets with a R75 million redevelopment of the Edgars premises at Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Gqeberha. This investment will reinforce Walmer Park’s position as the city’s leading retail destination by introducing a new internal link mall and expanding the variety of retail offerings. The project aligns with Growthpoint’s broader retail strategy to increase exposure to assets and regions positioned for sustainable long‑term growth, particularly in key coastal metros such as KwaZulu‑Natal and the Western Cape. Across its retail portfolio, Growthpoint continues to prioritise capital…

Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has successfully restored core operations following a fire in the Northern Service Yard on Tuesday, said the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA). “Thanks to a swift response from emergency teams, the fire was contained without injuries or fatalities,” said ACSA. Operational Status: Check-in & Customs: All domestic and international check-in systems, along with Border Management Authority and Customs services, are fully automated and functional. Arrivals: International arrivals will continue to use an alternate “Meeters & Greeters” route on the ground floor of the International Inner Lane while a final safety assessment of the terminal…