Case Studies
Balancing Immediate Financial Needs and Long-Term Security: The Two-Pot Challenge
By Schalk Fischer, Insurance Vertical Sales Leader at TransUnion Africa Financial inclusion is often seen as a question of whether people have a bank account or whether SMMEs can access loans. These questions are at the surface and represent only part of a larger...
MEDICLINIC BABY WINS BEST EDUCATIONAL SOLUTION AT 2024 FNB APP OF THE YEAR AWARDS
The Mediclinic Baby App, which supports expectant mothers through pregnancy and beyond, has won the Best Educational Solution at the 2024 FNB App of the Year Awards. In an environment where medical advice, both reliable and questionable, can be overwhelming, the...
Kickstart your New Year safely with Kaspersky’s tips to protect your data on fitness apps
As the New Year approaches, many people will likely look to set health and fitness resolutions. For some, fitness apps are the go-to tool to support in tracking set goals and improve overall well-being. But given how these apps collect significant personal data that...
The Need to Reimagine the Mobile Phone Contract for Today’s Price-Conscious Customers
Mobile phone contracts, once a convenient gateway to owning cutting-edge technology, are now being met with growing consumer resistance. Spiralling costs, rigid terms, and dwindling value have left many users questioning the benefits of long-term contracts in an...
Air France-KLM Teams Up With French Start-Up Kolet To Offer South African Travellers eSIM-Enabled Internet Access At Preferential Rates
Air France-KLM is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Kolet, a French start-up specialising in eSIM technology, as its new eSIM partner - offering its customers a connectivity solution available in more than 190 countries at preferential rates. By...
TOYOTA ADDS MANUAL TRANSMISSION TO ITS LAND CRUISER 70 SERIES
Toyota expands Land Cruiser 70 Series with the addition of new 5-speed manual gearbox option. Manual powertrain offered on Single Cab and Station Wagon variants.
Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks
While threat actors continue to rely on many "classic" tactics that have existed for decades, our threat predictions for the coming year largely focus on cybercriminals embracing bigger, bolder, and—from their perspectives—better attacks. From Cybercrime-as-a-Service...
JETOUR HITS 1 000 RETAIL SALES MILESTONE SINCE SEPTEMBER LAUNCH
Jetour, the bold and innovative SUV brand that launched in South Africa at the end of September, has reached yet another milestone, this time hitting over 1 000 retail sales across their only two models: the Dashing and X70 Plus. This achievement underscores the...
Harnessing AI to combat financial crimes
By Stephanie Ora, Global Lead for Financial Crimes Analytics, SAS Thanks to the availability of advanced technology, financial crimes are becoming more sophisticated and complex. From trade-based money laundering and human trafficking to GenAI-enhanced scams, the...
Chery South Africa achieves best-ever sales performance in November 2024
Chery South Africa is celebrating its best-ever month of sales, with total units for November 2024 exceeding the 2,000-unit mark. Last month, 2,006 Chery vehicles were sold in South Africa, with the brand occupying a spot in the top 10 for new vehicle sales,...
ASUS brings the stylish and powerful Vivobook S15 (S5406) to South Africa
ASUS South Africa proudly unveils the Vivobook S15 (S5406), a sleek and powerful laptop that combines cutting-edge performance, premium design, and advanced features to meet the needs of modern users.
JLR Holiday Heroes campaign returns to ensure the safety of its clients this festive season
From 11 December 2024 to 14 January 2025, JLR South Africa will deploy its Holiday Heroes campaign, a unique set of services available to JLR clients to ensure their utmost safety and peace of mind over the festive season
Gear Up for December Super Deals from TECNO and itel
Hot on the heels of Black Friday specials, TECNO and itel are bringing more savings opportunities for South Africans with December Super Deals
TOYOTA GAZOO RACING SOUTH AFRICA READY TO TACKLE DAKAR 2025
After a commanding 1-2-3 finish in the 2024 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC), TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) is fully prepared to take on the ultimate off-road test: the 2025 Dakar Rally. This gruelling event, stretching across nearly 8,000...
Tech’s Big Bang in 2025: AI is the spark igniting a new era
The year is 2025, and we're witnessing the technological equivalent of the “big bang” with AI at the epicentre of how we live, work and play. Just as the universe expanded rapidly after its inception, technology is exploding into new realms, redefining industries and...
Jaguar TCS Racing launches all-new Jaguar I-TYPE 7 in São Paulo to begin 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship campaign
Jaguar TCS Racing has unveiled its all-new Jaguar I-TYPE 7 on the eve of the first practice session in São Paulo, as the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship gets underway
Microsoft announces plans to leverage AI to fast-track growth of start-ups in Africa
Microsoft, through the company’s Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has unveiled an initiative that will accelerate advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and foster collaboration between startups and industry leaders. The initiative will also mark the launch...
Fully electric Volvo EX30 SUV scores maximum five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP safety tests
It may be our smallest ever SUV, but the Volvo EX30 is also a proud flagbearer of our longstanding and well-known position as a leader in automotive safety. In fact, the EX30 has just scored a maximum five-star rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety testing,...
The Future of Inclusive Credit Scoring
By Fatgie Adams, Head of Credit Risk Solutions, TransUnion Africa The rapidly evolving financial landscape in South Africa is driving greater financial inclusion through innovative consumer credit approaches. At the heart of this mission is the integration of...
Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, on Bitcoin Reaching $100K
Context: Almost 16 years since its first block was mined in 2009, Bitcoin has reached the landmark milestone of $100K per coin, placing the asset at a total market capitalization of over $2T. This also places Bitcoin firmly on the very short list of just seven assets...