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3:10

State must lead trial of EVs in SA, say MPs

Members of Parliament urge government departments to pilot electric vehicles, as SA edges closer to its new EV policy.

2:40

Bekmar Irrigation’s journey to a data-driven future

Keyrus implemented a robust, hybrid-cloud-based reporting solution designed to optimise Bekmar’s existing data sources while providing scalability for the future.

2:20

Mentorship, funding on offer for edtech start-ups

The Mastercard Foundation invites local edtech start-ups to apply for the 2025 Edtech Fellowship acceleration programme.

4:40

Gender gap still pronounced on IT execs, STEM graduates

Members of the IITPSA Women in IT chapter say the latest IITPSA ICT Skills Survey underscores the need to bring more women into the ICT industry.

4:50

Empty coffers, firm deadline threaten to stall digital migration

Parliament’s portfolio committee hears it’s likely the analogue switch-off will be deferred, as the comms ministry searches for the best way to proceed and fund dual-illumination.

2:40

Wits MIND Institute to ensure ethical AI development

The University of the Witwatersrand’s MIND Institute will focus on fundamental artificial intelligence research and applications.

3:50

Taxi industry enters SA’s MVNO market with WOW Mobile

Forus Digital and the Eastern Cape Tertiary Transport Cooperative launch SA’s newest mobile virtual network operator, piggybacking on the MTN network.

2:00

VW Kariega plant on track to be zero-impact factory

The Kariega plant now produces 5.9MW of renewable energy, after VW’s R100 million solar energy investment.

2:20

Lesaka buys prepaid electricity vendor for R507m

The fintech group signs a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Recharger.

2:00

Decision Inc. acquires ProQuest Consulting

As part of the acquisition, ProQuest’s team will join Decision Inc. Australia, becoming part of the broader Decision Inc. group.

3:00

MultiChoice engages ICASA on R30bn Canal+ takeover

The firm ensures the telecoms regulator is kept abreast of the progress of the multibillion-rand transaction.

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The talent equation for digital success

The constant digital evolution pushes organisations to move beyond traditional recruitment practices to embrace strategic workforce planning.