Tech Reviews
Capitec reveals 8 groundbreaking security innovations that prevented R699 Million in fraud losses
Capitec is intensifying its fraud prevention efforts, by deploying advanced intelligent systems to outpace emerging threats. Its latest wave of innovations includes an intelligent payment screening system that protected 113,410 clients from losing more than R699...
naamsa RELEASES AUGUST 2026 NEW VEHICLE SALES STATS
South Africa's new vehicle market sustained strong momentum in August 2026, with aggregate sales increasing by 11,4% year-on-year to 57,898 units. However, vehicle exports declined by 11,9% to 35,091 units, reinforcing the need to strengthen industrial competitiveness...
What makes a ride worthwhile? Rethinking e-hailing models in South Africa
By Ashif Black, Country Representative for inDrive South Africa South Africa’s e-hailing market is entering another period of change. Uber’s decision to discontinue UberX from 1 September has renewed discussions about how ride categories are structured and, more...
Kaspersky Next Optimum provides new scalable Security Modules for seamless protection
Within the GITEX Nigeria Expo, taking place on September 2-3 in Lagos, Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, announces the update in its flagship Kaspersky Next product line. Kaspersky Next Optimum tier now enables small and medium‑sized...
Audi South Africa – The all-new Audi Q5 range arrives in South Africa, redefining the luxury midsize SUV
Third-generation Audi Q5 sets new standards for the midsize SUV segment with four model variants: Q5 SUV and Sportback and high-powered SQ5 SUV and Sportback
Content Creator Awards Launch Free Creator Labs to Equip South Africa’s Next Generation of Creators
The Content Creator Awards, sponsored by Samsung, are taking their commitment to growing South Africa's creator economy beyond the annual celebration of excellence, with the introduction of two free Creator Labs designed to educate, connect and equip creators with...
5 Things to Know About Crypto Wallets Before You Get One
Binance Africa breaks down the basics of crypto wallets in five simple, practical points for anyone considering their first step into digital assets.
WHY VEHICLE FACELIFTS MATTER
In the competitive automotive market, new technologies, safety standards and customer expectations are constantly changing. Keeping up often means improvement, even on existing, successful and popular models. This is the reason why brands often ‘facelift’ vehicles....
NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South Africans spend carefully as value takes centre stage
FMCG sales value rises 5.5% to R347.7 billion during the first half of 2026
· Tech & Durables sales value falls 5.8% as consumers delay upgrades
· Growing price sensitivity increases reliance on promotions across retail
The Rise of the Entertainment Phone: How the REDMI 17 Is Changing the Way South Africa Stays Connected
Xiaomi is gearing up to bring its latest smartphone to South Africa, with the REDMI 17 set to officially launch on 11 September 2026. Built for consumers who want technology that keeps up with their lifestyle, REDMI 17 combines a massive 7,500mAh battery, expansive...
iCAUR South Africa introduces OEM-backed vehicle customisation offering
Wraps, accessories and styling options give customers greater freedom to make their iCAUR their own, with the V23 providing an especially expressive canvas
Customers can choose from decals, individual panel treatments and partial or full-vehicle wraps.
Wraps are priced from R3,600 including VAT and may be financed as part of the vehicle purchase.
The offering also includes interior and exterior accessories, while V23 customers can choose from more extensive body-kit transformations.
realme redefines smartphone endurance with the new P4 Power 5G in South Africa
A new benchmark for battery life lands locally, tackling one of SA smartphone users’ biggest frustrations
Kaspersky uncovers LinkedIn recruitment phishing and new cross-platform spyware targeting MEA
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) has identified a targeted campaign by Mirage Kitten advanced persistent threat group which uses fake LinkedIn recruitment communication and new cross-platform Node.js and JavaScript spyware targeting aviation and...
Capture Every Moment with the Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series at 947 Joburg Day
The countdown to one of Johannesburg’s biggest music and lifestyle events is on, and this year, 947 Joburg Day is putting the spotlight firmly where it belongs, on everyone. Taking place on 5 September 2026 at Crocodile Creek Polo Club, Lanseria, 947 Joburg Day, in...
Your Credit Score: A Modern Tool for Building Your Family’s Legacy
By Sikhulule Mabece, Head of Legal and Compliance, Experian South Africa Heritage Month is a time to celebrate culture; identity and the stories passed from one generation to the next. But legacy is not only preserved through memory. It is also built through the...
Westcon-Comstor expands Dorio Bowes’ leadership role across Middle East and Africa
Dorio Bowes takes on additional responsibility as MEA Alliance Lead while continuing to head Comstor Southern Africa
Volkswagen celebrates 75th anniversary in South Africa
First South African-built Volkswagen, a Beetle, produced in Uitenhage on 31 August 1951
The plant has built nearly 40 models and over 4.8 million vehicles to date
MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme welcomes its first cohort
MTN Group, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and The African Editors’ Forum (TAEF) today welcomed the first cohort of media practitioners to the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme. This marks the start of a continental effort to strengthen journalism and...
BBC Studios Africa September Highlights
BBC Brit (DStv Ch. 120) Murder is back on the menu this September on BBC BRIT as new crime drama A Taste for Murder combines family, food and mystery on the Italian coast. Joining the investigations are returning favourites Death Valley and The Brokenwood Mysteries,...
SA UNIVERSITIES DON’T NEED MORE DATA – THEY NEED TO ACT ON IT
Student data matters most when it enables early intervention
