Data Centres Under Fire: South African civil rights groups are urging a halt to new data centre builds, citing scarce water, land and electricity and complaining about weak transparency as the country pushes to be Africa’s digital hub. Online Safety Push: Meta’s landmark US settlement is being watched as a potential global template for teen protections, including default daily limits, school-hour notification muting and night-mode posting blocks. Cybercrime Spotlight: Police say a 16-year-old in the Western Cape was arrested over alleged links to a transnational online extortion network targeting minors, with claims involving blackmail and sexual abuse. Local Tech & Business: Epson is expanding deeper into projectors and home entertainment in South Africa, pitching “tech not in silos” for work, learning and leisure. Digital Infrastructure in the Region: Eswatini Railways showcased a joint logistics exhibition with Transnet Freight Rail and Transnet Engineering at the Eswatini International Trade Fair. Fintech Leadership: ZB Bank has appointed a new CEO, Arthur Matsaudza, effective 1 October, aiming to accelerate digital transformation and fintech growth. AI & Culture: A Cape Town AI factory is highlighted as part of Africa’s push for local computing capacity. Language & Identity: A new wave of African language learning and entrepreneurship is gaining momentum as youth reconnect with roots through social media and online platforms.