Tech Reviews
AutoTrader’s 2026 Mid-Year Report shows used-car sales growing despite pressure on buyers
Used-car sales increased by 8% during the first half of 2026, with 195,455 vehicles changing hands.
South African SMES Are Using AI But Many Still Don’t Know Where It Fits
More than half of South African small businesses are now using AI tools daily or weekly, but many are still struggling to understand where the technology fits into their operations. Xero's 2026 State of South African Small Business report found that 52% are using AI...
Takealot Launches ‘Made Local’ to Accelerate the Growth of South African Manufacturers
As part of an ongoing commitment to driving inclusive economic growth and supporting local entrepreneurship, the Takealot Group, in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Takealot TIA Local Innovation...
How Samsung Bespoke AI WindFree Help Households Embrace Spring Differently
The Comfort You Barely Notice
Interest rates, inflation and the hidden giant of credit
Why trade terms can make or break your business
Kia South Africa updates Sonet range with expanded safety, specification, and added tech at a competitive price
Kia South Africa has launched an upgraded Sonet range, with more safety, technology, and comfort across the line-up, backed by a five-year warranty with no kilometre limit. Kia has turned up the appeal of its popular Sonet range with a host of upgrades, led by the...
The complexity tax: the cloud cost that survives every budget review
Fragmentation is expensive. It is also unowned and unmeasured, which is why it never has to justify itself.
The Cheapest Car is Not Always the Most Affordable, Says NADA
Vehicle buyers are increasingly looking beyond the showroom price and monthly instalment to understand the full cost of owning a vehicle, according to Brandon Cohen, Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA). Speaking at the recent...
Solar without storage “Leaves money on the table” under new the new draft electricity pricing policy 2026, warns Rhino Energy Solutions
With the public comment period on South Africa's draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy (EPP 2026) due to close in the coming weeks, Rogan Davies, Group CEO of Rhino Energy Solutions (RES), a Sandton-based solar EPC+M company, is calling on South African business to...
iStore South Africa, Africa’s only Apple Premium Partner, announces pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro range and the all-new iPhone Duo
With up to R25 000 cash back when you trade in and upgrade at iStore. iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders open on 12 September 2026 and the all-new iPhone Duo pre-orders open on 16 October 2026.
Sony announces new developments across its product portfolio
Streamlining video production workflows with intuitive operation and versatile shooting support functions, from small-scale productions to professional sets
With record petrol prices looming, do the sums favour a hybrid?
Higher petrol prices make an already expensive car purchase harder to get right. Buyers trying to keep their monthly costs manageable have to weigh the repayment against what they will spend driving the car, and a more economical petrol engine is only one of the...
Getting off the grey list was compliance. Staying off it will take credibility
By Bradley Elliott, CEO at RelyComply South Africa completed its Financial Action Task Force (FATF) action plan and left the grey list in October 2025. The more telling test now is whether the systems built under pressure remain effective when there is no deadline...
REVOV Trade-Up opens new upgrade opportunities for installers
REVOV has introduced a Trade-Up programme that gives installers a new way to reconnect with customers who have older REVOV battery systems, to turn those relationships into upgrade opportunities. The programme allows qualifying REVOV batteries to be professionally...
Hyundai STARIA Facelift Launched in South Africa: Upgraded Technology, Sharper Styling and More Refined
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has introduced the facelifted STARIA to the local market, bringing updated styling, a more sophisticated cabin and upgraded infotainment technology to its distinctive premium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The Hyundai STARIA’s exterior...
Businesses should prepare for the AI security gap employees may unwittingly create
There’s no denying that employees are increasingly relying on AI tools to support their workloads and tasks. AI saves time and, in many cases, improves clarity and speed when used correctly. However, when sensitive company information is shared with AI in the process,...
How working for an SME could unlock your career potential
By Michelle Dobson, Head of Brand at Pnet South Africa's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a central role in the economy, accounting for around 91% of formal businesses, 60% of employment and 34% of GDP. Yet many jobseekers overlook the potential this sector...
Cathay Pacific and Google Partner to Research and Trial AI-Powered Contrail Avoidance
The partnership attempts to understand the operational feasibility and potential climate benefits of contrail avoidance across Cathay Pacific’s extensive global network, while contributing real world data to advance global contrail research.
When the hype around GenAI settles, where will the value begin?
By Sarthak Rohal, Senior Vice President at In2IT Technologies A few years ago, Artificial Intelligence (AI) was mostly an experiment. Companies saw it as futuristic, expensive, and typically only accessible to big tech firms. Then Generative AI (GenAI) arrived and...
Hyundai Launches New CRETA for SA Motorists Looking for Suitable SUV
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has expanded its offering in one of the country’s most competitive vehicle segments with the launch of the new Hyundai CRETA 1.5 Premium, powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine and priced at R434,900, which makes it R44,000 cheaper than...
