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Amazon Launches “Amazon Prime” Service in South Africa
Two years after a quiet e-commerce entry, Prime's arrival signals Amazon is done testing the waters — and Takealot should be paying attention
South Africa Has Withdrawn Its AI Policy Because It Was Full of Fake Citations
The country's draft AI framework cited sources that don't exist — an embarrassing own goal for the department tasked with leading the nation's digital future
littlefish Raises $9.5M Series A Round Led by Partech to Power Merchant Infrastructure for Banks Across Africa
South African fintech littlefish has secured $9.5 million in Series A funding to scale its “merchant operating system”…
Bolt Becomes First Major Ride-Hailer to Register Under New South Africa Regulations
Johannesburg, South Africa — In a landmark move for the Southern African mobility sector, Bolt has officially become…
South Africa to Launch Digital ID with Mobile Driver’s Licenses in 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will officially launch its digital identity system in 2026,…
SolarAfrica Secures R1.5 Billion to Deliver More Reliable, Affordable Power to South African Businesses
SolarAfrica has secured R1.5 billion in funding to reach financial close on SunCentral 2, a 114 MW utility-scale…
South Africa Lawmakers Seek Halt to Starlink Rule Easing Amid Empowerment Row
The political path for Elon Musk’s Starlink to enter South Africa has hit a major snag after a…
Uber Launches Electric Fleet in South Africa, Eyes 2040 Zero-Emissions Goal
Uber South Africa has rolled out its first batch of electric vehicles in Johannesburg — a key step…
South Africa Pushes Ahead with New Nuclear Build, Revives Modular Reactor Plans
South Africa is moving forward with a new nuclear power plant and restarting its long-dormant modular reactor program,…
BYD to Roll Out Up to 300 EV Fast-Charging Stations Across South Africa by 2026
Chinese automaker BYD plans to install 200 to 300 fast-charging stations across South Africa by the end of…