Tech Reviews
Khoi Tech Demonstrates Homegrown Innovation at GovTech 2025, Driving Africa’s Data and Technology Sovereignty
At this year's GovTech 2025 Conference hosted at the Durban ICC, the critical question posed by South Africa's Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), and Department of Telecommunications and Digital...
Red Hat OpenShift AI achieves ISO 42001 AI certification, reinforcing Red Hat’s leadership in responsible AI
By Vincent Danen, vice president, Product Security, Red Hat To CIOs and CISOs overseeing critical production systems, AI can seem chaotic: It’s a dynamic, constantly evolving ecosystem, where current certifications and standards may not apply the same way, if at all....
Crypto tourism: This is how South Africa can embrace digital currency to drive travel growth
As South Africa continues to accelerate its efforts to revive and grow its tourism sector, a new frontier is emerging, and that is crypto tourism. With digital currencies increasingly adopted across the globe, South Africa has a unique opportunity to position itself...
South Africans Embrace the Hyundai Brand: Over 10,000 Monthly Finance Applications Signal Strong Consumer Demand
Hyundai Automotive South Africa continues to experience exceptional consumer interest, with over 10,000 new vehicle finance applications received every month, which is 37% higher than last year. This is in addition to the consistent sales of over 3,000 Hyundai...
Mind your password (and five other cyber vulnerabilities important for SMEs)
Passwords provide access to our digital identities, enabling us to bank online, order products, and communicate with potential customers via social media. A secure password, or even better, two-factor authentication, is therefore crucial for keeping your online...
Gobuddy is delivering jobs, hope, and change in the most unexpected places
Gobuddy, a homegrown South African technology start-up, is transforming the way e-commerce deliveries reach customers, while creating jobs in the most unexpected places. By tapping into the daily travel routes of ordinary people, Gobuddy empowers anyone commuting by...
Why inkjet drives innovation in commercial print
Heidie-Mari Middel, Production Print Team Lead at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, believes the commercial printing industry is undergoing a profound transformation, with inkjet technology at the forefront of this evolution. Inkjet continues to solidify its...
Young Innovators Showcase Life-Saving Smart Solutions at the inaugural AlgoAtWork RoboRumble STEM Innovation Challenge
An autonomous robot that detects toxic gases and human presence in mines; a smart PPE system that monitors workers' health vitals and safety compliance; and an automated agricultural system that optimises irrigation while reducing water use were among the...
Enabling South African SMEs to trade smart this Black Friday 2025
As South Africa moves closer to the busy Black Friday retail season, SME services provider Lula has urged entrepreneurs to view the season as more than just a retail sales spike. Instead, it is an opportunity to strengthen business resilience, test operational...
55 YEARS. ONE LEGEND. ONE HILUX
Since making its debut on South African roads in 1969, the Toyota Hilux has grown into more than just a trusted vehicle. It has become part of the nation’s motoring heritage, a name synonymous with reliability and strength. From farms and construction sites to urban...
Attackers Up Their Game with Ultra-Realistic PDF Invoice Lures, HP Finds
HP Inc. today issued its latest Threat Insights Report, revealing how age-old living-off-the-land (LOTL) and phishing techniques are evolving to bypass traditional detection-based security tools. LOTL techniques – where attackers use legitimate tools and features...
iPhone 17 range now available at Vodacom, offering eSIM functionality and support
Vodacom will offer Apple’s latest products including iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. With the launch of the new Apple iPhone range, Vodacom customers will be...
The future of payments is personal: Customer-centric innovation that benefits South African merchants
By Mpho Sadiki, Managing Director, Merchant Services, Africa Paying for groceries, school supplies for the year or your daily coffee at the stand outside your office used to be a very mechanical, arbitrary process. The transactional relationship between customer and...
77% surge in demand for AI skills in South Africa in just 12 months
Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. That is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...
New and underrated Android tools and settings to take your security to the next level
So, you’ve activated Find My Device, set up two-factor authentication and locked down the security basics on your Android smartphone. But there may be some overlooked security tools and features that can give you even more protection against theft, scams, and...
Kyocera launches new A3 TASKalfa range to power South Africa’s digital transformation
Kyocera launches new A3 TASKalfa range to power South Africa's digital transformation A powerful new multifunction printer series lands with built-in cloud apps, AI-driven productivity, and real-time sustainability tracking Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa has...
Cars.co.za Launches its first Industry Report at DealerCon 2025: A Decade of Disruption, A Future of Opportunity
Cars.co.za, South Africa’s leading digital automotive marketplace, will unveil its first Industry Report at next week’s DealerCon 2025 – a landmark event designed to analyse the past decade of seismic change in the motor industry and project what lies ahead. The...
Empowering South Africa’s retail evolution
Retailers can harness the power of technology to overcome the known and unknown challenges ahead
Safety Recall Ford Ranger: Loss of Brake Boost, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module Software Update
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (FMCSA) has commenced a Safety Recall relating to certain 2025 and 2026 Ranger vehicles. FMCSA has identified that in the affected vehicles the customer may feel a change in pedal feel or travel with an increase in...
Kaspersky: More than half of PCs are still operating Windows 10 OS
According to Kaspersky's statistics over half of general users and nearly 60% of corporate users currently use Windows 10 OS. Only 33% of the audience have already upgraded their devices to the latest OS version—Windows 11. In Africa, 35.95% of users have upgraded to...
