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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South Africa Has Withdrawn Its AI Policy Because It Was Full of Fake Citations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
South Africa’s Draft AI Policy Allegedly Contains AI Hallucinations Which Cited Research Papers Which Don’t Exist
The country's draft AI policy is riddled with citations to research papers that don't exist
South Africa Wants Seven New Agencies to Govern AI. It Sounds Like A Bureaucratic Nightmare
The government's sweeping draft AI policy reads more like an org chart than a roadmap — and raises big questions about whether the country can afford what it's proposing
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 Weighs Regulation for Podcasters
The South African government is evaluating a move to bring podcasting under official regulatory oversight as it modernizes…
Entering January 2026
The exit trail took an unusual turn in late December when African telecom Billionaire, Strive Masiyiwa, announced that…
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…