ANC Free State leaders accused of milking troubled municipality
/ 27 February 2026

ANC Free State leaders accused of milking troubled municipality

The ANC provincial working committee in the Free State has been accused of defying the party’s deployees in government, resulting in the near collapse of the Matjhabeng local municipality. Sources say provincial chairperson Mxolisi Dukwana and secretary Polediso Motsoeneng have used their political power to undermine premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae’s intervention in the municipality, which is […]

Samsung unveils Galaxy Buds4 series with deeper AI integration and upgraded audio performance
/ 26 February 2026

Samsung unveils Galaxy Buds4 series with deeper AI integration and upgraded audio performance

Samsung Electronics has introduced its latest wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro, placing renewed emphasis on high-fidelity audio, adaptive noise cancellation and tighter integration within its Galaxy ecosystem. Launching alongside the Galaxy S26 series, the Buds4 range reflects Samsung’s continued investment in wearable technology that blends hardware improvements with artificial intelligence features. A […]

South African Artificial Intelligence Awards 2026: Advancing inclusive socio-economic prosperity
/ 20 February 2026

South African Artificial Intelligence Awards 2026: Advancing inclusive socio-economic prosperity

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant frontier technology. In South Africa, it is already reshaping financial services, healthcare delivery, agriculture, education, logistics and public administration. Investment is rising, pilot projects are moving into production, and a new generation of founders, researchers and executives is embedding AI into real systems. Yet this acceleration is unfolding […]

Is the utility meter becoming Africa’s next financial engine?
/ 19 February 2026

Is the utility meter becoming Africa’s next financial engine?

Can essential infrastructure drive the next wave of financial inclusion? Will utilities evolve into major players in consumer finance? And who should govern household data in this emerging market? For more than a decade, Africa’s fintech story has been synonymous with mobile money. Services such as M-Pesa reconfigured payments, savings and micro-lending, creating new business […]