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Averie Walsh
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Averie Walsh
I report on the technology trends reshaping business across Africa, from AI adoption and fintech innovation to cybersecurity threats and enterprise infrastructure. My focus is on telling the story behind the data: what these shifts mean for organisations on the ground, not just the global headlines. If it's changing how African businesses operate, I'm covering it.
DStv Price Cuts Under Canal+: What the New Package Prices Mean for You
DStv has a new price list, and the biggest change sits at the top. From 17 September 2026, DStv Premium costs R799 a month if you sign a 24-month contract. The month-to-month satellite price stays at R979. Canal+, which now…
IEC Election Technology: How the 2026 Systems Held Up
IEC election technology largely held up on 4 November, with isolated device and power problems but no system-wide failure. More than 53,000 voter management devices were in use, and the Electoral Commission reported no widespread faults. Results are also coming…
NSFAS 2027 Applications Have Closed: How to Track Your Status on myNSFAS
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has closed its 2027 application window. Applications shut at 23:59 South African time on 31 October 2026. NSFAS received more than one million applications for the 2027 funding cycle. Your next step is…
What Fuel Levy Cuts Could Mean for Delivery Apps, E-Commerce and Ride-Hailing in SA
South Africa is cutting fuel levies from 4 November 2026, offering delivery riders, logistics operators and ride-hailing drivers some relief from running costs. For you, the real question is whether the saving stays with the driver or reaches the price…
Bolt Goes Electric in Joburg, With the Taxi Industry Behind the Wheel
Bolt has taken its electric ride category to Johannesburg. The service went live on 21 October 2026, five months after the Cape Town debut. The bigger story is who owns the cars. The South African Meter Taxi and E-Hailing Association…
DDoS Attacks in South Africa Hit 306,661: What Firms Must Do
DDoS attacks in South Africa reached 306,661 in the first half of 2026, up 78% on the previous six months. The figures come from NETSCOUT’s country-level threat data, released alongside its global report in mid-October. South Africa’s jump far outpaced…
Benin, Ghana and Rwanda Link National ID Systems in Pilot
Cross-border digital ID in Africa took a practical step forward on 20 October 2026. Benin, Ghana and Rwanda connected their national identity systems through the Smart Africa Data Exchange (SADX) and verified identities across all three. The test used made-up…
Gabon Restores Social Media After Eight-Month Shutdown: What It Means for Business
Gabon has lifted its ban on social media after eight months. The High Authority for Communication (HAC) restored access to Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram on Saturday, 24 October 2026. Reports on the reopening do not say whether WhatsApp, which…
Apple HomeView in South Africa: Price, Launch Date and What It Does
Apple’s first smart display arrives in South Africa on 13 November 2026. Apple HomeView costs R6,299 at iStore, where pre-orders are already open. South Africa is one of only eight launch countries, while buyers in the European Union must wait.…
Chinese Imports Up 29%: What It Means for SA Tech
Chinese goods are arriving in South Africa at a faster pace. Shipments from China rose 29% in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. Electronics and machinery already make up more than a third…
Virtual Bank Cards in South Africa: FNB Spend Jumps 47%
Virtual bank cards in South Africa are moving from niche to everyday use. FNB says the value of transactions on its customers’ virtual cards rose 47% over its past financial year. Capitec, Nedbank, Standard Bank and Discovery Bank report the…
Revolut Down: Google Cloud Power Event Hits Cards and App
Revolut was down for millions of users on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, after a power problem at Google Cloud in London. Cards, transfers, ATM withdrawals and sign-ins failed across the UK, Ireland and wider Europe. Revolut says all customer money…
SARS Trust Penalties Are Back: How Trustees Get Caught
A SARS trust penalty can again reach R16,000 a month for each outstanding return. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) resumed final demand letters to trusts in October 2026. That ends a reprieve that began when SARS cancelled earlier penalties…
South Africa Heatwave Tests Grid, Solar and Your Devices
This week’s heatwave in South Africa has pushed temperatures towards 40°C across the north-east. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) expects heatwave conditions in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga to last until Monday, 19 October. Northern KwaZulu-Natal had its own warning…
SA E-Commerce Shake-Up: How Takealot Became a Logistics Partner for Its Rivals
Takealot is no longer just South Africa’s biggest online store. It now runs warehousing and deliveries for some of its biggest retail rivals. That logistics business helped the group post its first full-year trading profit. Woolworths, Mr Price and Pepkor…
Legal Streaming Sites in South Africa: PSL, MTN8 and EPL
Watching football legally in South Africa changed sharply in 2026. Showmax closed on 30 April 2026, and its Originals moved into a dedicated section of the DStv Stream app. The closure hit soccer fans hardest, because Showmax had offered mobile-only…
