Tech Reviews
Kaspersky strengthens Sub-Saharan Africa position with new channel partnerships
Following an 11% total growth of sales globally and 19% growth in Africa in 2024, Kaspersky is ramping up its regional strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa with new distribution partnerships, long-term collaborations, and stronger engagement with customers. To make...
CMH Volvo Cars moves to Menlyn as Pretoria dealership moves into a premium new home
New Menlyn-based facility strengthens Volvo Car South Africa’s premium presence in the nation’s administrative capital.
Beyond the lease: Rethinking printer contracts in a changing business landscape
By Mike Murray, Group Executive Business Development at Itec South Africa For a long time, our industry has leaned on tried-and-tested models like fixed-term print device rentals with steady annual increases. It has been the norm for decades. And in many ways, it...
Changan South Africa Makes High-Tech EV Driving, Everyday-Accessible
Changan South Africa today highlights its commitment to bringing world-class smart technology to everyday South African drivers. Through features such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), EV and REEV platforms, paired with intelligent infotainment, Changan...
TECNO Showcases Next-Generation Innovation with POVA 7 Series and SPARK 40 Series Smartphones
Innovative, AI-driven, technology brand TECNO showcased its latest smartphone ranges - the POVA 7 Series, and the SPARK 40 Series - at an event on Thursday, 18 September 2025. The immersive showcase, which gave attendees the chance to experience TECNO’s newest devices...
RENAULT SA TEAM PUT UP A FIGHT BUT MOROCCO EMERGE TRIUMPHANT
After putting up a gutsy fight on day two, the Renault South Africa Davis Cup team were handed a 4-1 defeat against Morocco in their World Group II tie at Groenkloof Tennis Club in Pretoria on Sunday. Having lost the first two singles matches the day before, the SA...
From manual month-ends and spreadsheets to the new world of AI-powered continuous accounting
By Nkululeko Nombika, Operations Director – Africa & Middle East at Sage Small and Medium Business (SMBs) owners are already gaining back hours upon hours of valuable time by automating manual finance processes rather than relying on spreadsheets. Today, even the...
Ford Elevates the People-Mover Game with All-New Tourneo Custom Sport and Luxurious Titanium X
Tourneo Custom range set to expand with addition of dynamic Sport and premium Titanium X derivatives in short-wheelbase configuration
Sport adds design flair, including a sporty grille, bumper, rear spoiler, decal package and standard 17-inch wheels, combined with a higher level of interior specification over the existing Trend model
Luxuriously appointed Titanium X gains the premium, more exclusive package with an even higher level of standard features
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Huawei Unveils World’s Most Powerful SuperPoDs and SuperClusters
HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 kicks off today in Shanghai. Eric Xu, Huawei's Deputy Chairman of the Board and Rotating Chairman, gave a keynote themed "Groundbreaking SuperPoD Interconnect: Leading a New Paradigm for AI Infrastructure". During the event, Xu unveiled the world's...
JETOUR JOINS FORCES WITH DHL STORMERS AS OFFICIAL VEHICLE PARTNER
Jetour was officially announced as the vehicle sponsor for the DHL Stormers today, a three-year partnership that promises to deliver innovation, passion, and world-class experiences on and off the field. The announcement follows a year of transformation for the DHL...
Acer Powers South Africa’s Growing Gaming Scene with AI-Driven Nitro and Predator Laptops and Exclusive Local Offers
Gaming in South Africa is booming, and Acer Africa is helping more players join the action by delivering powerful, AI-ready laptops with top-tier specs at unbeatable value. The latest Nitro V 15 and Predator Helios Neo laptops bring the performance that local gamers...
Cybercrime has gone corporate and businesses are still treating it like vandalism
By cybersecurity expert and J2 Software CEO John Mc Loughlin Cyber criminals are not sitting alone in a basement somewhere. These are organised business operations and run with the same ruthless discipline you’d expect from any commercial firm. They build strategy,...
Simple charging habits that will extend your Android phone’s battery lifespan
Android smartphones keep getting better all the time, delivering features like larger displays, powerful AI features, faster 4G and 5G connectivity, and richer gaming experiences. But one thing may feel like it hasn’t advanced as quickly – how long your battery lasts...
Acer South Africa launches the new Extensa O14-71: Professional power meets elegant design
Acer today announced the arrival of the all-new Extensa O14-71 laptop in South Africa, designed to empower businesses with professional- grade performance, sleek portability, and cutting-edge AI capabilities. Built for modern professionals, the Extensa O14-71 combines...
Google reaffirms commitment to Africa with new subsea cable connectivity hubs; $9M Fund; and AI tools for students
Google builds on nearly two decades of partnership with infrastructure, learning and innovation and skills announcements, including:
Four strategic subsea cable connectivity hubs in the north, south, east and west regions of Africa – creating new digital corridors within Africa and between Africa and the world. Free one-year subscriptions to Google AI Pro plan for college students (18 or older) across the continent – starting with Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe. $9 million for the coming year for African universities and research institutions.
From Blunder to Blackouts: R54 Billion Error Reinforces Need for Reliable Backup Power
South African households are once again footing the bill for Eskom’s missteps. Following revelations that Eskom’s recent electricity pricing application contained a data input error, resulting in a R107 billion revenue shortfall in its generation business, NERSA has...
2026 JURY AND EXHIBITION ANNOUNCED
Judges for the 19th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards announced. Monica Allende returns for third year as Professional competition Jury Chair and London exhibition curator.
Paris to Host Huawei’s “Ride the Wind” Event on September 19, Showcasing the Future of Smart Devices
Huawei to Host Innovative Product Launch Event on September 19 for Groundbreaking Wearables and New Product Lineups
PowerEdge XE7740 with Gaudi 3 breaks barriers to enterprise AI accessibility
The demand for efficient, scalable and cost-effective AI infrastructure has never been higher. To meet this need, Dell introduces the PowerEdge XE7740 server, featuring Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe accelerators – available for the first time today. Dell is proud to be the...
