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$20tn club: How Magnificent Seven turned early investors into millionaires

The so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Tesla – are worth more than China’s economy

SABC sees streaming subscriptions, gamification, gaming in its future

The South African Broadcasting Corporation sets its sights on R200 million per annum commercial success for its video streaming platform SABC+, reveals COO Lungile Binza.

Google, YouTube to pour R688m into SA’s media sector

The Competition Commission orders Google and YouTube to invest R688 million in the local media industry, as revenue-share compensation.

SA’s information watchdog takes on ‘Big Tech’

The Information Regulator is in a legal “battle” with Google and Meta after the tech giants refused to hand over records, claiming South African law doesn't apply to them.

Cassava’s Cape-based AI factory makes headway

The company begins building its AI factory in the Mother City, having recently acquired 12 000 Nvidia GPUs, reveals chairman Strive Masiyiwa.

Google, ALX hackathon creates ‘launchpad for talent’

The annual Google South Africa Hardware Hackathon showcased data centre operations talent on the continent.

SA publishers seek R163m from R10m digital fund

The Digital News Transformation Fund receives 164 applications requesting nearly R163 million, with only R10.7 million available for this first round.

Infrastructure gaps expose SA firms to cyber attacks

Weak infrastructure leaves South African businesses vulnerable to cyber hacks, warns BDO’s latest Techtonic States Report.

Google debuts AI glossary for local languages

The tech giant taps local partners to develop a glossary that defines key AI concepts in isiZulu, isiXhosa and Afrikaans.

Google offers free GenAI tools to African varsity students

A12-month Google AI Pro Plan has been introduced for students in SA and other parts of the continent to help build foundational AI skills.

Google doubles down on connectivity efforts for Africa

The search engine giant plans a new subsea cable connectivity hub in SA, as part of new investments on the African continent.

Check Point pens $300m AI security deal

The cyber security firm will acquire Lakera, an AI-native security platform for agentic AI applications.