Tech Reviews
ISUZU Introduces Onyx Black on D-MAX V-CROSS and Arctic Trucks AT35 Models
ISUZU Motors South Africa has expanded the range of colours available on its range-topping D-MAX models, comprising the luxuriously appointed V-CROSS and the highly capable D-MAX Arctic Truck AT35. Both can now be specified in metallic Onyx Black. “Based on the...
The Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) reacts positively to lower interest rates
The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the second quarter of 2025 were released today, confirming some relief for households during the first half of the year. Although the AFHRI showed a healthy year-on-year improvement of 2.3%, the...
Khoi Tech’s G20 Moment Is a Mandate for Africa’s Digital Sovereignty By Seati Moloi, CEO & Founder of Khoi Tech
Our path to the G20 formally began in September at the ICT Ministerial Summit in Cape Town, hosted by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies under Minister Solly Malatsi. It was here at the Tech Challenge and the AI for Africa Conference that...
BBC Studios Africa – December 2025 show highlights
BBC LIFESTYLE Jamie Oliver: Seasons (2 episodes) From Tuesday 9 December at 20:00 Jamie's Seasons follows Jamie Oliver as he takes us on a delicious journey through the kitchen calendar, discovering the produce available in the different seasons. In these episodes he...
rAge Expo 2025 – One-Day Black Friday Ticket Special
The organisers of rAge are launching a one-day Black Friday ticket special for rAge Expo 2025. The offer will be available from midnight on Thursday, 27 November and will close at midnight on Friday, 28 November. Standard ticket prices: R220 – Day Pass R460 – Weekend...
Kaspersky and VDC Research reveal over $18B in potential losses from ransomware attacks on the global manufacturing industry in 2025
Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research announced that in the first three quarters of 2025 ransomware attacks on manufacturing organisations could have generated over $18 billion in losses. This figure reflects just the direct cost of an idle workforce during...
New ES90 marks the next chapter in three decades of Volvo flagship sedans
Volvo’s first all-electric executive sedan redefines sustainable luxury with next-generation performance, technology, and design.
IoT’s growing role in Africa’s sustainability agenda
By Christo Wessels, MediaTek’s Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa faces complex challenges as nations race to meet their 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN’s global blueprint for a more prosperous world. Climate change, high government...
Avoid vehicle auction scams this festive season
With the festive season approaching, many South Africans are using bonuses and 13th cheques to shop for vehicles. Online and in-person auctions offering repossessed or pre-owned cars at competitive prices are especially appealing during this time. However, increased...
Beware the Black Friday job offer: Not every bargain is a career upgrade
By Nolundi Matomane, Talent Acquisition Manager for Pnet Black Friday brings with it flashy promotions and pressure to act fast to tap into some pretty sweet deals. But all too often, shoppers discover that their impulse buys weren’t as deeply discounted as they...
Ford Everest Refreshed for 2026 – Enhanced Performance and Features, Even Better Value
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Ford South Africa) will be launching a revised line-up for its Everest sport utility vehicle (SUV) range in the first half of 2026. Offering new engine choices, the introduction of a new Active series in place of the previous...
The desperation effect: How financial anxiety makes you click the scam link
The narrative of cybersecurity risk often revolves around sophisticated hacking tools or zero-day vulnerabilities. Yet, the most significant threat to South Africans isn't a technical flaw – it's an emotional vulnerability rooted in a national financial crisis. The...
Malaria’s Return: Africa Faces Critical Funding Gap as Child Deaths Persist Global Solidarity Strengthens as Goodbye Malaria Announces R94 Million Commitment Amid Escalating Crisis
Africa is facing an intensifying malaria emergency, with rising infections, stalled progress, and a widening funding gap threatening decades of hard-won gains. In response, global and regional partners have reaffirmed their commitment to protect the most vulnerable...
Canva deepens commitment to South Africa with local team, education partnerships, and tools to empower SMBs and creators
Following a wave of global product innovations and community milestones, Canva — the world’s all-in-one visual communication platform — has announced a bold expansion of its investment in South Africa. With a growing local team, new education and creator partnerships,...
Ford Adds Even Greater Excitement and Capability to Ranger Line-up for 2026
The current-generation Ford Ranger has consistently been one of South Africa’s top-selling vehicles since its launch three years ago – both in overall sales and in the crucial bakkie segment. Now, Ranger fans can look forward to a refreshed model range that adds even...
Ecentric’s 2025 Black Friday Dashboard is live
In 2024, the Bureau of Market Research found that November 2024 contributed more than R88 billion in economic value to South Africa's wholesale, retail and fuel sectors thanks to Black Friday. The spend across just three of the country's major banks was more than R30...
First DNT Fund cohort highlights new trends in SA’s independent media
21 grantees share R10.5 million as Fund maps where independent media is growing and pilots a new entry-level micro-grant tier
Essential functions for AI transformation to fuel Africa’s growth
By Linda Saunders, Country Manager & Senior Director Solution Engineering, Africa, Salesforce I've just returned from Dreamforce 2025 in San Francisco, where leaders from around the world were talking about what comes next in the "agentic era" – a future where AI...
Dell Technologies Research: AI Momentum Unlocks Pathways to Skills and Scale in South Africa
92% of South African businesses say that AI/GenAI is a key part of their organisation’s business strategy.
94% of South African organisations experience challenges when integrating AI/GenAI into their business strategies.
34% of South African businesses are struggling to keep up with the pace of disruption.
Work, play, recharge, repeat: The 4 pillars of an AI-powered smartphone experience
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing fast, bringing powerful new capabilities and features to our smartphones. From gaming to photography, AI is redefining how we interact with our devices. realme looks at how this trend is making smartphones more personalised...
