2+ hour, 37+ min ago  (612+ words) Fixed wireless access (FWA) is increasingly gaining ground in South Africa's broadband mix, emerging as a fast-scaling alternative alongside fibre. This, as local operators respond to the rising demand for household connectivity. A new Opensignal report shows how competition is…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (736+ words) With the latest datasets showing signs of regression in some areas of South Africa's science, technology and innovation (STI) system, minister professor Blade Nzimande has unveiled 41 new research chairs. Established through the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARCh I), research chairs…...

3+ hour, 41+ min ago  (614+ words) South Africa ranks at number 119 out of 214 countries on the World Broadband Price League 2026. This is according to Broadband Genie, which collected data on 2 631 broadband tariffs from 214 countries between 27 January and 10 February. Countries were ranked on average (median) broadband cost....

6+ hour, 14+ min ago  (559+ words) More than a professional gathering, the event represents a strategic platform for advancing the role of internal audit in strengthening accountability, enabling resilience and supporting sustainable value creation. Now in its 12th year, the AFIIA Conference reflects an internal audit profession…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (904+ words) The SABC is stepping up its digital strategy with SABC Plus, introducing artificial intelligence (AI), gamification and expanding zero-rated content across the streaming platform. This is in an effort to make public broadcasting more accessible, engaging and inclusive, it says....

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (349+ words) South African fibre network operator Vuma has connected 1 000 schools across South Africa to date, extending broadband access to an estimated 860 000 learners and 40 000 teachers. The milestone was commemorated at Molamo Primary School in Limpopo this week, where government officials, educators and…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (494+ words) i Store says it is expanding its retail footprint across South Africa, as part of its broader retail strategy. The Apple reseller opened its 40th store in SA last year and is planning to open more stores during the course of…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (499+ words) South Africa's economic province Gauteng faces an estimated shortfall of 370 teachers in critical technology subjects. This came to light at media briefing to outline the state of the province's education system, with education MEC Lebogang Maile divulging persistent challenges in…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (258+ words) The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has called on citizens to use its online voter self-registration portal to register as new voters or update their details. This comes as the voter registration weekend approaches, with the IEC saying South…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (369+ words) The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) has reaffirmed its core mandate of administering and distributing royalties to music creators, announcing total distribution allocation of R630. 2 million for the 2025 financial year. The 2025 distribution marks a 1. 3% increase compared to the previous year's…...