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Jan Vermeulen's coverage primarily focuses on local South African tech and business news, including government announcements and legal policy regulations. He seems to be particularly interested in technology developments within South Africa, such as telecom, cybersecurity, and business ventures.
Given the high percentage of press releases in Jan’s coverage attributes, he may be receptive to pitches that align with official announcements from businesses or government entities related to technology initiatives or regulatory changes within South Africa. Additionally, experts who can provide insights into the local tech industry landscape or offer commentary on relevant government policies could also capture his interest.
When reaching out to Jan Vermeulen, consider tailoring your pitch to highlight how a particular topic or development directly impacts the local South African tech and business ecosystem.
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Old Mutual has published its 2026 Savings & Investment Monitor report, which showed that South Africans continued to cut expenses by downgrading their TV streaming and shopping more cheaply.
Datatec has announced that its subsidiary, Logicalis USA, has acquired 100% of the share capital of Loial, a New Mexico-based cybersecurity and managed services provider.
Direct marketers face administrative penalties of up to R1,000,000 or 10% of their annual turnover, whichever is greater, for violating new rules about spam in South Africa.
By: Jan Vermeulen
Former Shoprite CEO Whitey Basson said that keeping Starlink out of South Africa is discouraging businesspeople from investing in rural areas where there is no working communications infrastructure.
Moment, a MultiChoice-owned financial technology company, announced the close of its $22 million (around R363 million) Series A funding round, led by AlphaCode Venture Partners.
By: Jan Vermeulen
Luno and VALR, the two largest cryptocurrency exchanges in South Africa, warned of significant issues with the recently published draft Crypto Assets Manual for cross-border activities.
The Film and Publication Board (FPB) said that Plex's Free Movies & TV ad-supported streaming service operated in South Africa illegally.
Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati said that municipal arrear debt owing to the power utility had reached R119 billion.
By: Jan Vermeulen
Correctional services minister Pieter Groenewald said prison officials must now leave their mobile phones at reception before they are permitted to enter the facility to do their jobs.
The .ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) has informed Parliament that it is currently without a permanent CEO after its former chief executive, Molehe Wesi, was fired in June.
