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Vodacom Group Ltd signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink to deliver satellite internet across its African markets, the South African telecoms giant said on Wednesday, in a move that excludes its home country due to regulatory barriers. The partnership will integrate Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite network into Vodacom’s mobile infrastructure to expand coverage in […]

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa- African jurists have urged governments and legal institutions across the continent to prioritise the adoption of AI as a tool to protect whistleblowers and strengthen justice systems. Speaking at the biannual International Bar Association African Regional Forum Conference held in Johannesburg, legal experts emphasised the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create […]

CAPE TOWN, South Africa- South African authorities have announced plans to introduce cellphone signal-blocking technology in selected prisons in an effort to stop inmates from coordinating criminal activities from behind bars. The move follows growing concerns over extortion and organised crime operations being run from within prison walls. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis recently raised […]

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd rolled out its first fleet of 20 electric vehicles on September 9, 2025, in Johannesburg, building on its August 2024 milestone of installing 10 charging stations across five sites. The state-owned power utility aims to electrify its entire distribution fleet by 2035, cutting emissions and driving South Africa’s […]

The billionaire messaging app founder says his heirs must wait 30 years to access inheritance as he aims to prevent family disputes

HARARE- Zimbabwe has launched a new online visa application system aimed at streamlining immigration procedures and enhancing the country’s appeal to international visitors and investors. The platform, which is part of the broader Online Border Management System (OBMS), allows travellers from visa-required countries to apply for entry electronically—marking a significant shift from the previous paper-based […]

CAPE TOWN — Qatar Airways will introduce complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Starlink on one of its weekly flights between Doha and Cape Town beginning June 1, 2025, the airline announced this week. The enhanced service comes during Qatar Airways’ 20th anniversary of operations in South Africa and will utilize a Boeing 777 aircraft in […]

Zimbabwe’s political stability faces fresh test as ICT Minister leads controversial anti-Chiwenga songs at national shrine, revealing deepening party divisions. Zimbabwe’s ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera sparked a political firestorm after leading hostile chants against Acting President Constantino Chiwenga during a national hero’s burial at Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday. The incident exposed growing tensions within […]

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service faces overwhelming demand in Zimbabwe as residents flee from expensive, unreliable local providers. Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, has reached full capacity in major Zimbabwean cities within weeks of its September launch, as residents desperately seek alternatives to costly and unreliable local internet providers. The service’s $350 startup kit and […]

Innocent Hadebe, CEO of Bhungane Investments, is leading the charge in addressing Bulawayo’s water billing challenges with an innovative solution – a smart meter. Motivated by the pressing need for sustainable water management in Bulawayo and beyond, Hadebe has developed a cutting-edge technology aimed at alleviating residents’ concerns regarding unfair billing practices and water availability […]

ZIMBABWE | The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) announced that Starlink, the global satellite internet provider owned by American tycoon Mr. Elon Musk, has applied to operate in the country. Dr. Gift Machengete, director-general of Potraz, disclosed this during a question and answer session in Bulawayo on Tuesday. The session was part […]

Huawei Digital Power, in its latest move to champion solar energy, convened the Huawei FusionSolar Forum & Partner Summit 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Under the theme “Open a New Era of Solar,” the summit witnessed a pledge to collaborate closely with partners to translate this vision into reality. Xia Hesheng, President of Huawei Digital […]