Tech Reviews
Check Point Launches 2025 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report
Cyber attacks surge and grow in sophistication across key industry sectors as criminals unleash the power of AI
MDA and mining industry partners open Digital and SMME Hub to unlock opportunities beyond mining
The Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA), in partnership with Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA), the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and Sibanye-Stillwater, has launched a new Digital and SMME Hub in Welkom, Free State, a catalytic project designed to...
Google launches Gemini 3, ushering in a new era of Agentic AI for South Africa
Google has announced the launch of Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet. Designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities, Gemini 3 is set to transform the Google products people use every day, marking a significant...
Sony turns up the volume with the expansion of the ULT POWER SOUND range in South Africa, just in time for Black Friday
Sony turned up the volume in Edenvale, with the exclusive unveiling of its new additions to the ULT POWER SOUND Series range. The event introduced South Africans to a line-up designed to amplify every beat, featuring the ULT FIELD 3, ULT FIELD 5, ULT TOWER...
Meta and Partners Announce Completion of Core 2Africa Subsea Cable System, Ushering in a New Era of Connectivity for Africa
Meta, in partnership with leading global and regional telecommunications companies, announced the completion and activation of the core 2Africa Subsea Cable system. The first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system, linking Africa with...
HILUX CUSTOM BUILDS LAUNCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is introducing Hilux Custom Builds – a fully integrated conversion programme that brings professionally engineered, purpose-built solutions directly into the Toyota product offering. Developed entirely in-house, tested to OEM...
Going purple to confront GBV in South Africa: Why the online world matters too
As thousands of South Africans change their social media profiles to purple in a powerful wave of digital solidarity, the Women for Change movement is highlighting the urgent national crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) ahead of its planned national shutdown. "This...
What Marketers Keep Getting Wrong About Black Friday
Black Friday has become one of the loudest and most predictable days in the marketing calendar, but according to Penquin's Strategy Director, Thando Mxosa, the noise has disguised how disconnected brands have become from the people they're meant to serve. "Every year...
OPPO Find X9 Series, powered by MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9500 has launched in South Africa
MediaTek, an innovator of smartphone systems-on-chips (SoCs), has announced that the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset will feature in the Find X9 Series from leading global smartphone brand, OPPO. The Find X9 Series launched in South Africa on 7 November and...
PowerProtect: Faster, Smarter Cyber Resilience
Driving the next wave of cyber resilience with PowerProtect innovations
Will AI magnify or remedy financial literacy in Africa?
By Nick Manterfield, Chief Executive Information Officer, Absa CIB Before November 2023, generative artificial intelligence (AI) was a foreign concept for most, limited to the sci-fi genre and technical experts. That permanently changed when ChatGPT was launched in...
Acer and Game Deliver Strong Value with the Aspire 3 Black Friday Bundle
Acer Africa has teamed up with Game to launch an unbeatable Black Friday offer on the Acer Aspire 3 A315-59 – a powerful, all-round laptop designed for work, study, and everyday entertainment. For a limited time only, customers can purchase the Acer Aspire 3 bundle...
How digital infrastructure will power the G20 Summit and our future
By Sega Tiro, Executive: Commercial & Growth at ASI Connect As South Africa prepares for the G20 Summit, global attention will focus not just on our hospitality but also on our ability to showcase a robust and seamless digital infrastructure, the foundation for...
South Africa Ranks First Globally in Bolt’s Dash Cam Adoption
More than 2,700 local drivers embrace new technology as Bolt accelerates its commitment to safer rides
How to send email promotions for Black Friday that delivers results (without overwhelming your customers)
Black Friday is one of the busiest times in the inbox. To stand out without overwhelming customers, businesses need to balance relevance, urgency, and value. The smartest brands are rethinking promotional mailers through tested strategies and data-driven...
MTBPS – From Policy to Opportunity: Turning Government’s Tech Push into SMB Growth
By Jordaan Burger, Managing Director, Sage Africa and Middle East Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) has set out bold ambitions for economic growth and social development in South Africa. Announcements such as a new 3%...
Rosslyn: A Strategic Game-Changer for South Africa’s Automotive Industry
As global industries face mounting pressures to meet rising demands for innovation, sustainability, and meaningful economic contributions, Rosslyn is emerging as a transformative manufacturing hub within South Africa’s automotive landscape. More than an industrial...
This Fraud Awareness Week, Santam highlights insurance scams South Africans should watch out for in 2026
A recent InfoQuest survey found that 57% of South Africans have been targeted by scams in the past year, indicative of an increasingly sophisticated “scam economy”. While fraudsters one focused primarily on banking and e-commerce, insurance scams have become a...
TCL and Call of Duty Unite to Elevate the Launch of Black Ops 7 With Next-Generation QD-Mini LED Immersion
TCL strengthens its long-standing partnership with Call of Duty and showcases its latest QD-Mini LED televisions as the ultimate gaming displays for the world of Black Ops 7.
Why South Africa’s SMME Support Must Go Digital-First
By Lungi Sangqu, CEO of Africa Digital Success | Former CIO, Transnet Freight Rail & UNISA The Unemployment Crisis Demands a Digital Solution South Africa's unemployment crisis has reached a critical tipping point. More than 32% of adults are jobless, and youth...
