Tech Reviews
Charging ahead: Volvo’s early bet on an electric South Africa
When the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric arrived in South Africa in the second half of 2021, the question on most people's minds was whether an electric car made any sense here. When the car launched, the country was in the grip of a power crisis. South Africa...
Bring Your Pokémon Adventure Anywhere: Sandisk Celebrates 30 Years of Pokémon™
Featuring Mew on the USB-C™ flash drive and Mewtwo on the portable SSD, the new lineup combines design innovation, portability, and trusted performance for Pokémon fans Sandisk today announced two new storage solutions officially licensed by The Pokémon Company...
PHEV Market Drives South Africa’s Strong NEV Growth in H1 2026
South Africa's new-energy vehicle market has seen remarkable growth in the first half of 2026. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have led the charge, with sales jumping by 486.7% compared to the same period last year. This segment has quickly become the main...
TakealotNOW expands Cape Town footprint with 10th hub in Constantia
Takealot's on-demand delivery service, TakealotNOW, has expanded its Cape Town footprint with the opening of a new hub in Constantia. The new location is the service's 10th hub and will serve customers across the Southern Suburbs, including Kenilworth, Constantia,...
Bolt Takes E-Hailing Compliance Drive Nationwide as Provinces Address Licensing Challenges
Bolt South Africa is expanding its national e-hailing compliance programme following regulatory engagements in the North West and Western Cape, as the industry works to turn South Africa's new e-hailing regulations into practical licensing, safety and operating...
Lepas South Africa to showcase all-electric L6 EV at 2026 Festival of Motoring
The fully electric crossover combines everyday usability, advanced technology and a generous standard specification.
Binance deepens commitment in Africa through multi-country engagement
Binance, the world's leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider has concluded a multi-country engagement tour across Africa, reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting Africa's evolving digital payments ecosystem through collaboration with...
New talent rises at the Kasi Flare 2026 mid-year finals
First-time finalist KD15869 shows how local gaming hubs are creating credible pathways from casual play to competitive esports
Google offers one year of free Google AI Plus and New Study Tools to Students across Africa
Today,Google announced the expansion of its AI-powered learning tools across Africa, offering eligible higher education students in 27 countries one year of Google AI Plus at no cost. Eligible students can access 12 months of Google AI Plus, which includes Gemini...
A Pillow that becomes a blanket, then becomes a business
Thirteen-year-old Eric Meyer, a Grade 8 student at Centennial Schools, is already turning creativity into a business. Through his business venture, Hint of Africa, Eric has created a uniquely South African take on something best described as a “Quillow” – a versatile...
Nurse-preneurs bridge South Africa’s healthcare access gap
Access to primary healthcare remains a significant challenge in South Africa, where the public healthcare system serves about 84% of the population amid sustained demand for services. For many communities, the issue is not only whether healthcare is available, but how...
Master Power Technologies and Digital Parks Africa Join IBTC DC Academy as key Ecosystem Partners
OEM training facility and live data centre environment enhance the IBTC talent pipeline — with Master Power Technologies and Digital Parks sponsoring a full candidate cohort for 2026
The Renaissance Exec: 30 years ago a hack created cybersecurity’s top job – now AI is redrafting it
In 1994, a group of hackers led by Vladimir Levin broke into Citicorp's electronic funds transfer system and moved more than US$10 million out of customer accounts. Nearly all of it was recovered. The bank's reputation was another matter, and the board instructed its...
iCAUR to reveal V27 at Festival of Motoring as pre-orders open
The V27 public debut leads a wider Festival programme featuring a first glimpse of the 03T REEV and a new partnership with Red Bull.
SAS, FACTS Consulting urge organisations to detect procurement fraud before losses escalate
Organisations need to move procurement fraud prevention closer to the point where suspicious activity occurs, rather than relying primarily on investigations after money has already been lost, according to SAS and FACTS Consulting. The call follows SAS’s Continuous...
How one machine changed three women’s lives (and businesses)
More than half of South Africans are running a side hustle and a growing number of them are women. Many started making something when they had a free moment – at the kitchen table, in the dining room, in the lounge – until they discovered that other people wanted to pay for their creations. This Women’s Month, three of them share what happened between an idea and growing business enterprise.
A first in South Africa – Access to justice now available via airtime
My AI Lawyer, enabled by ViaMedia, is rolling out AI-powered legal advice across mobile networks in South Africa. Cell C subscribers can currently access AI-powered legal guidance from My AI Lawyer for just R5, with the cost deducted directly from their airtime. This...
People take more care of their smartphones than their PCs, Kaspersky’s latest survey shows
Kaspersky has compared the most popular digital hygiene habits for smartphones and PCs and found that cleanup actions differ according to the device. On average, users take more actions to keep their mobile devices clean and updated than their PCs. Kaspersky experts...
Foreign investment in your business is only easy on the deal sheet
By Harry Scherzer, CEO, Future Forex It's the moment so many entrepreneurs dream of: the final term sheet is signed and the bubbly can be taken off ice and opened. You can finally announce that you've received international investment. Whether you're looking for...
Changan and Jameel Motors South Africa are showcasing their growing presence at the 2026 Festival of Motoring
Changan, showcasing bold designs, innovation and commitment to South Africa, will exhibit at the WesBank Festival of Motoring from 28 to 30 August 2026 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit
