Moment of truth for e-tolls
Sanral CEO Skhumbuzo Macozoma has said that the government must make a decision on e-tolls soon to save the struggling company. Source: MyBroadband
Delays and corruption allegations over free laptops for South African students
A cancelled R3.75-billion student laptop tender sponsored by the Department of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is in the spotlight due to numerous delays and controversies. Source: MyBroadband
Trump approves Oracle bid for American TikTok operations
Donald Trump gave his blessing to Oracle Corp.’s bid for the American operations of TikTok, putting the popular video-sharing app on course to escape a U.S. ban imposed as part of his pressure campaign against China. Source: MyBroadband
Ramaphosa must intervene in R10.5-billion SAA bailout – Unions
Unions are asking Ramaphosa to get involved in the process of ensuring SAA gets a R10.5-billion bailout. Source: MyBroadband
This South African tool tells if you are a good tenant
A new South African online platform uses machine learning to help agents and landlords pre-emptively identify well-behaving tenants. Source: MyBroadband
Huawei South Africa stays strong after dropping Google services
Huawei has remained strong in South African smartphone market over the past year, according to Huawei CBG South Africa CTO Akhram Mohamed. Source: MyBroadband
Why the Kwesé Play streaming box is an expensive paperweight
After months of trying to get feedback from Roku about why it refuses to support the Kwesé Play branded version of the Roku 2 player sold in South Africa, the company has provided feedback. Source: MyBroadband
How to cancel your TV licence
Here is who can be exempted from paying a TV licence – and how to cancel. Source: MyBroadband
South Africa’s GDP could grow by 45.2% in third quarter – Reserve Bank
South Africa’s economy could expand by an annualized 45.2% in the third quarter, according to central bank forecasts. Source: MyBroadband
Comair to cut 400 jobs and de-list from JSE
Comair, the company which owns and operates Kulula and British Airways locally, has announced that its business rescue plan has been adopted by a vote of creditors and shareholders. Source: MyBroadband