Case Studies

Mastercard is deepening its collaboration with Paymentology, a next-generation global issuer processor, to facilitate card issuance for fintech companies in South Africa. This collaboration will support fintechs with the expertise, infrastructure, and rapid...

Temu has become one of the first developers to adopt Android’s new “dialog full-screen dim” feature, according to Google’s Android Developers Blog. The blog highlights Temu as an example of how this innovation improves user experience. The recognition follows Temu's...

Crocs is adding fresh energy to their iconic Classic Clogs range with bold new colours, unique designs, and endless opportunities for self-expression. Whether you're a fan of pretty pastels or ready to turn heads with vivid floral brights, Crocs has something to match...

Enhancing film production and cinematic experience at home with wider colour gamut and higher brightness enables richer colour reproduction and subtle shading across its entire brightness range

Featuring wireless charging, the chip speeds up charging times and extends battery life

South Africa’s small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) generate over R5 trillion in turnover and support more than 80% of the workforce. Yet, despite their critical role in economic development, up to 80% of local SMMEs fail within five years – one of the highest...

While laptops powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus and Elite chips such as ASUS's own stunning Vivobook S5507 might be the bells of the ball nowadays, enabling Windows 11 running notebook PCs to boast MacBook level battery performance while still being snappy and...

Acer Africa has unveiled the Acer Swift Lite, a great value 14-inch laptop that delivers exceptional performance and portability at an accessible price point. Designed for the modern professional, student, and digital nomad, the Swift Lite is set to make a strong...

By Sameer Kumandan, Managing Director of SearchWorks360   The 2025 Budget Speech held on 12 March 2025, made it clear that financial crime enforcement and compliance are top priorities for the government. Increased funding for forensic investigations, regulatory...

President Ramaphosa’s announcement of a R20 billion fund to empower small businesses in the country at the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), underscores the importance of South Africa’s approximate 3 million SMMEs. SMMEs have long been recognised as the...

South Africa’s GDP is projected to grow by 1.7% year over year, consumer spending is predicted to rise by 1.9%, and consumer price inflation is likely to moderate to 4.2%

TECNO showcased many innovative technologies at MWC 2025, including the world’s thinnest smartphone, the lightest OLED laptop, pioneering AI Glasses, and the new CAMON 40 Series of smartphone

iKhokha, the fintech company dedicated to fostering growth for South African small businesses amid challenging macroeconomic conditions, hosted its first iKhokha Elevate event in Durban on Wednesday, 12 March. The event, which saw hundreds of merchants attending in...

Acer Africa, in partnership with Takealot.com, is highlighting the versatility and power of the Predator Connect W6x AX6000 Wi-Fi Gaming Router, showcasing its ability to enhance the digital experience for all users, not just gamers. Available exclusively on...

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and MGX, the Abu Dhabi-based AI and advanced technology investor, have announced a landmark $2 billion investment. This transaction, the first institutional investment in Binance to date, marks a significant step...

South Africa’s education sector faces significant challenges when it comes to technology. Discrepancies in funding and access to infrastructure and resources mean schools and institutions are disproportionately equipped to give their students the future-ready learning...

By Hawken McEwan, Director of Financial Crime Compliance, nCino KYC Africa  In an era where financial crimes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, Greylisting evidenced South Africa faces significant challenges in combating money laundering and terrorist financing....

Cybercriminals are targeting popular YouTube creators with fake copyright claims, forcing them to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware disguised as Internet restriction bypass tools to thousands of viewers. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT)...

The announcement today during the Budget Speech in Cape Town of plans to increase the VAT rate to 16% by 2026/27, combined with no inflationary adjustment to income tax brackets, could have a dual effect on cross-border trade. Cross-border payments service provider...

The property transfer process is an intricate web of communications and approvals, historically bogged down by legacy systems and paper based interactions. Thanks to the digital transformation and solutions that automate cumbersome processes, property transfers happen...