The digital banks report an upswing in on-boarding new customers, as more consumers look to branchless banking channels for their financial services.

South Africa’s digital economy is expected to plunge even deeper into crisis, with a full economic recovery in the ICT sector forecast to be “highly unlikely”.

Despite warnings that it is a breeding ground for predators, new kid on the block TikTok takes South Africa’s social media space by storm.

Uber confirms its global total of 3 700 job cuts will affect SA, while Airbnb plans to axe 1 900 employees, as COVID-19 causes an economic bloodbath.

Video-conferencing giants Zoom, Google and Microsoft battle it out with new rivals as the market’s global revenue projections hit $8 billion.

In a historic first, the Western Cape Provincial Parliament became the first provincial legislature to host a virtual sitting of the house.

The South African government introduces a platform to monitor fake COVID-19 news and sounds off warnings to those that spread disinformation.

The release of emergency spectrum will alleviate pressure on telcos, given the majority of citizens relying on mobile broadband for Internet access during the lockdown.

Coronavirus misinformation-peddlers trigger sabotage attacks on 5G infrastructure in the Netherlands and elsewhere.

Video-streaming interest rises locally and globally, in some instances doubling from pre-COVID-19 crisis peaks.

The health minister refutes claims that 5G technology played a role in the conception or spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government is urged not to discriminate against ICT businesses in the Debt Relief Fund allocation process.