Crypto
FNB Launches Crypto Trading Platform for Retail Customers
South Africa's First National Bank has partnered with exchange VALR to enable crypto trading for its 9 million retail clients.
October 6, 2026, 10:35 PM·Crypto Briefing
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EVs
South Africa Urged to Adopt Kenyan E-Mobility Tariff Model
Industry players in South Africa are calling for special electricity tariffs for electric mobility to support fleet operators, citing the successful model implemented in Kenya.
CleanTechnica
Crypto
Absa Launches Bitcoin Custody Services for Institutions in South Africa
Absa has become the first bank in Africa to offer bitcoin custody services, targeting institutional clients as part of its expanding digital asset strategy.
Bitcoin Magazine
Crypto
Absa Launches Institutional Digital Asset Custody in South Africa
Absa Group Ltd. has become the first African bank to launch an institutional-grade digital asset custody platform, utilizing Ripple technology to serve corporate clients in South Africa.
Crypto Briefing
Money
South African Activists Challenge U.S. Data Center Expansion
Civil rights groups in South Africa are demanding a moratorium on new data center projects, citing concerns over the impact of massive infrastructure investments by U.S. tech giants on local resources.
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EVs
CHARGE Expands Solar EV Charging Network in South Africa
Zero Carbon Charge is doubling the charging capacity of its off-grid solar hubs on South Africa's N3 highway to meet growing EV demand.
Charged EVs
AI
The Rise of AI Training Jobs for Professionals
Professionals are increasingly being recruited to train AI systems that automate their own expertise, raising questions about the future of human judgment in the workplace.
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