South Africa’s telecoms sector faces growing customer experience demands, with DataEQ’s 2026 index revealing how network quality, responsiveness and trust are shaping mobile network choice.
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Johannesburg Street Food Boom: How Local Businesses Are Putting South Africa on the Global Food Map
Johannesburg’s street food scene is gaining global recognition, creating new opportunities for local entrepreneurs, small businesses and South Africa’s growing tourism economy.
South African Farmers Receive First Carbon Revenues from Grassland Restoration Project
South African farming communities have received their first carbon revenue payments from the GRASS project, showing how carbon finance can create new income opportunities while supporting regenerative agriculture and climate resilience.
Southern Africa’s Wildfire Challenge: How Technology Is Helping Communities Build Climate Resilience
Southern Africa is facing increasing wildfire risks driven by climate change, extreme weather, and dry conditions. This article explores how technologies such as portable water pumps, monitoring systems, and improved water management can help rural communities and agricultural businesses build resilience.
South Africa’s Digital Healthcare Transformation: Growth, Innovation and the Challenge of Access
South Africa’s digital healthcare transformation is creating new HealthTech opportunities while addressing challenges around connectivity, infrastructure and digital skills.
Is the MVNO Market Overcrowded? The Future of Telecom Growth
MVNO markets are becoming increasingly competitive as banks, retailers and other brands launch mobile virtual network operators to strengthen customer relationships. While consumer MVNO growth faces rising competition, new opportunities are emerging through enterprise connectivity and IoT solutions, where large-scale device connectivity could define the next phase of telecom innovation.
De Beers’ Venetia Pause Raises Questions About the Future of the Global Diamond Industry
De Beers’ Venetia pause highlights a turning point for the global diamond industry. Weak demand, new competition and digital innovation could reshape the future of natural diamonds.
South Africa’s STEM Challenge: Why Education Inequality Is Holding Back Innovation
MANCOSA highlights how education inequality is weakening South Africa’s STEM pipeline and limiting future skills, innovation and digital competitiveness.
AI has an energy problem – but Africa has an opportunity
AI’s rapid growth is creating unprecedented energy demand as data centres consume increasing amounts of electricity. Matthew Turner of SolarAfrica explains how Africa’s renewable energy potential, including solar, wind and wheeling solutions, can help power the AI revolution sustainably while reducing costs and improving energy security.
Exxaro’s 37% Road Cost Premium Could Squeeze South Africa’s Manganese Export Margins Despite Rail Reforms
South Africa’s manganese exporters may face growing margin pressure as Exxaro reveals that road transport costs 37% more than rail, with nearly half of Tshipi Borwa mine’s export volumes still transported by truck. EBC Financial Group says expanding port capacity alone will not improve profitability unless rail access increases, lowering inland logistics costs and strengthening export competitiveness.