Tech Reviews
Quick Review: 2024 Ford Ranger XL Double Cab 4×2
Under the hood of the Ford Ranger XL double cab resides a 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel engine delivering 125 kW and 405 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. It’s not built for any real off-roading like its 4x4 sibling, but this 4x2 handles...
From Facebook to Flow: The Founders Fueling South Africa’s R4 Billion Commerce-Media Boom
South Africa's advertising landscape is shifting fast - and one company is leading the charge. In the past year alone, Flow has emerged as a driving force behind the country's R4 billion commerce-media market, powering a new wave of advertising built on real shopper...
Ford Optimises Powertrain Line-Up for Ranger and Everest
Ford South Africa is making exciting updates to its powertrain offerings, adding the 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine for the award-winning Ranger and Everest. Furthermore, the 3.0L V6 turbo diesel will be expanded into more derivatives alongside the proven 2.0L turbo...
AI in the Contact Centre: From Efficiency to Empathy
The future of the contact centre is not about replacing people with technology, but empowering them. According to Sasha Slankamenac of Dariel Software, AI is shifting customer service from efficiency-driven performance to empathy-focused engagement. With AI copilots...
SME Tech Guru Quick Review: SYNC 4 in the 2024 Ford Ranger XL Double Cab
The Ranger XL now benefits from Ford’s latest SYNC 4 infotainment system, featuring a 10.1-inch high-resolution touchscreen. The layout is clean, responsive, and designed for split-screen multitasking, allowing drivers to view navigation and audio simultaneously. The...
Webfleet’s AI-powered Fleet Advisor revolutionises fleet decision-making
Webfleet, Bridgestone's globally trusted fleet management solution, has launched Fleet Advisor – a new AI-powered solution designed to simplify, accelerate and improve how fleet teams access and act on operational and performance data. Now available globally, Fleet...
Why South Africa’s future depends on smart cities and high-speed fibre
By Dr Sunil Piyarlall, Executive for Network Architecture and Modelling at Openserve By 2050, two-thirds of the world's people will live in cities. South Africa is already feeling that pull as more people move to metros in search of work and opportunity. Many of our...
LEXUS SOUTH AFRICA’S 7-YEAR WARRANTY CAMPAIGN REFLECTS THE BRAND’S DEDICATION TO UNMATCHED QUALITY
Lexus South Africa is excited to announce the launch of its 7-Year Warranty Campaign. More than a promise, the Campaign reflects a bold affirmation of Lexus’ unwavering commitment to quality, craftsmanship and customer care. The Campaign reflects Lexus’ techniques and...
OPPO Ignites a New Era of Flagship Power with the Find X9 Pro and launches in South Africa
OPPO has introduced its most advanced flagship smartphone yet, the Find X9 Pro, to the South African market, marking a new chapter in premium mobile innovation that combines design excellence, cutting-edge performance and the best of technology. The Find X9 Pro is the...
Roche launches first AI-enabled continuous glucose monitor in South Africa, offering people with diabetes two-hour and overnight predictive notifications
The Accu-Chek SmartGuide continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution provides 14 days accurate real-time glucose values for adults living with diabetes1
Spotlight on a SPARK: Power, Style, and Performance for South Africans with TECNO’s SPARK 40S
TECNO SPARK 40S combines powerful performance, stylish design, and advanced camera technology in an affordable package, making it the ideal smartphone for South Africans seeking quality and value
Meet the winners of the Meta Llama Impact Accelerator Program from Sub-Saharan Africa
Meta has celebrated the culmination of the Meta Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, a program that has brought together some of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most promising founders using Llama, Meta’s large language model, to address real challenges in healthcare, education,...
Continental Joins Forces with Mercedes-AMG Experience as Official Tyre Partner
Continental SportContact 7 ultra high-performance tyre fitted on Mercedes-AMG Experience cars – from the AMG A45 to the mighty AMG GT 63 S E Performance
AI Adoption in South Africa Marked by Focus on AI Ethics, and Strengthening of Privacy Measures, Reveals Zoho Study
Zoho, a global technology company, has released new research showing that 92.6% of South African businesses have started their AI journey, with 32.7% achieving widespread or advanced implementation. The study further highlighted that as compared to other markets, more...
PLANET RAGE: NEW ORBIT The Ultimate Geek Playground
Level 8 – the sleek covered rooftop of Fourways Mall will transform into South Africa's go-to mega event for video gaming, technology, esports, geek culture, and digital entertainment. In fact, a smart marketing person called it, "South Africa's legendary playground...
Synapser launches Gain For Me to turn watching ads into real rewards
Synapser, a South African technology company pioneering secure digital identity and consumer engagement, has launched Gain For Me — an innovative app introduced in 2025 that keeps marketing spend local, while delivering measurable results for brands and financial...
Mastercard convenes regional leaders at Africa Edge 2025 to shape the future of payments
Mastercard held its inaugural Africa Edge summit, convening leaders from across Africa’s payments ecosystem to explore how collaboration and innovation can accelerate the continent’s digital growth. The forum focused on building the infrastructure, trust, and...
Hiring your first employee: practical steps for small businesses
By Ilana Bouwer, Head of Sales at Pnet Hiring your first employee is a defining moment in your small business’s story. Although this big step could help you to accelerate growth and improve profitability, it also comes with some risks. Finding the right person will...
The New Math of Real Estate: Data, AI and Disruption
Two decades ago, property investing relied on gut instinct and local gossip. The right address, a handshake, and a rough sense of what the neighbour’s house sold for were often enough to close a deal. Today, the rules have changed. Technology, from machine learning...
Producers are paying for everyone else’s compliance – It’s time to take back control
South Africa's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework was meant to promote accountability and sustainability. Instead, it's become a system where many producers unknowingly subsidise competitors, lose oversight of their own budgets, and surrender control to...
