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Malawi intensifies fight against smuggling with new drone surveillance system

Malawi has rolled out a drone-based border surveillance system aimed at cracking down on long-standing smuggling networks that have cost the country millions in lost revenue. 

Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds

Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources said.

SA’s economic growth slows in third quarter as expected

SA economy grew 0.5% in the third quarter of 2025

OpenAI plans to improve ChatGPT and delay initiatives, such as advertising: Reports

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman told employees he was declaring a “code red” to improve ChatGPT and is planning to delay other initiatives, such as advertising, The Information reported on Monday, citing an internal memo

US administration to inject up to $150 million into chip laser startup xLight

The administration of United States (US) President, Donald Trump has agreed to take a stake in xLight, a startup seeking to develop free-electron lasers viewed as key to making faster computing chips

Merafe begins layoffs as electricity tariff proposal fails to save SA smelters

Glencore has begun formally laying off workers