Ronald Ralinala
South African firms eye faster, safer server consolidation with HPE VM Essentials on ProLiant Gen12 South African businesses are feeling the squeeze in the data centre, and it’s not a mystery why. Workloads keep multiplying, data keeps expanding, and budgets remain under pressure. For many IT teams, the end result is a server environment that’s … Read more
Kaspersky and Afripol Train African Law Enforcement in Threat Hunting Cybercrime is becoming more sophisticated and harder to track across borders, and law enforcement agencies across Africa are working to close the skills gap. In a bid to strengthen investigative capability, Kaspersky and Afripol have rolled out cybersecurity training for police and related officials from … Read more
Namibia Rejects Starlink Licence—Company Calls the Regulator’s Ruling “Misleading” Starlink has pushed back hard after Namibia’s communications regulator rejected its application for a telecommunications licence and radio spectrum access. The company, which is owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, says the regulator’s explanation of its alleged non-compliance is “misleading” and wants Namibians to actively pursue a … Read more
WTO e-commerce tariff talks in Yaounde put the e-commerce moratorium to the test The World Trade Organisation is set to hold a key meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon later this month, with member states weighing the future of a global trade deal that shields cross-border digital services from customs duties. At the heart of the debate … Read more
South African authorities have arrested five women at OR Tambo International Airport after discovering drugs worth more than R5 million hidden on their bodies, in a case that highlights the continuing risks posed by organised drug trafficking routes. The arrests were made by the South African Police Service working alongside Airports Company South Africa on … Read more
Maryka Kleinhans Bezuidenhout, a 32-year-old woman from Middelburg, has been mourned after authorities confirmed she was found lifeless following serious head injuries. The tragedy has rocked her family and community, but what has become just as painful for loved ones is the sense that answers are still missing. According to reports, Maryka had been on … Read more
Solly Malatsi Rejects Post Office Rescue Claims on Asset Sales Communications minister Solly Malatsi has firmly pushed back against allegations that his stance toward the South African Post Office’s business rescue has obstructed efforts to save the struggling state-owned company. The dispute, aired through comments linked to forthcoming coverage on the TechCentral Show, centres on … Read more
A Los Angeles jury handed down a landmark verdict—rinding the question of whether social media platforms exploit addictive design. The case centered on a plaintiff known as KGM, who contends that the apps harmed her mental health from a young age. The panel awarded compensatory damages of US$3 million, with liability split 70% to Meta … Read more
The South African Post Office has been operating under business rescue since July 2023, with two practitioners overseeing the process: Anoosh Rooplal and Juanito Damons. They warned Parliament that liquidation would likely remove thousands of livelihoods unless a fresh bailout arrives. The figure at the heart of the debate is around R3.8-billion, a sum they … Read more
On July 6, South Africa watched a defining moment unfold—one that many people now describe as the day that changed everything. It’s the kind of turning point history doesn’t repeat, because it comes down to a decision made under pressure, in real time, and with real consequences. In the story of that day, Lt. Gen … Read more