Tech Reviews
Mastercard Accelerates the Path Toward Real-Time Card Payments
South African merchants will soon benefit from same-day payouts and more control over their funds
THE ALL-NEW JETOUR DASHING: A 5-SEATER SUV TAILORED FOR CITY LIFE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON STYLE
Designed to redefine the modern driving experience, the Jetour DASHING was launched in South Africa last month and is now available in nearly 40 dealerships nationwide. This new 5-seater SUV brings affordable luxury to South African consumers, priced very...
Canon Launches imageFORCE C7165, a New Multifunction Printer Which Brings New Power to Businesses
Building on its heritage and reputation as a market leader in print innovation, today, Canon launches the imageFORCE C7165, a multifunction printer which is powered by Canon's newly developed imageFORCE technology platform. Designed to meet the ever-evolving...
Affordable routes to digital transformation in the mining sector
In 2023, gold mining costs increased by 18% year-on-year – a record for the sector, according to the World Gold Council. The Wall Street Journal called surging mining costs ‘worrisome’, and Statista’s operating costs breakdown for the sector, across the top 40...
TCS Empowers African Businesses to Lead with AI
Leading global IT solutions and consulting firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) proudly launched its highly anticipated groundbreaking AI platform, TCS AI WisdomNext, in Africa at the recently concluded AWS Summit in Johannesburg. TCS AI WisdomNext is a game-changer...
Peach Payments partners with Sukhiba for conversational commerce
Partnership opens up WhatsApp sales channel for merchants preparing for Black Friday
Financial impact of cybercrime
By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software The financial strain on businesses is growing at an alarming rate, largely as a result of escalating cybercrimes. The financial implications of cyberattacks are becoming impossible to ignore. The increasing frequency and...
Rising cyberattacks highlight the need for enhanced data protection and cybersecurity in all sectors
By Modeen Malick, Principal Systems Engineer at Commvault Recent cyberattacks on various organisations, including South African government departments, are a stark reminder that cybercriminals increasingly target public and private sector organisations. This...
The strategic edge of home-grown software expertise
The global tech sector is in constant flux, but developing software locally still offers businesses a host of advantages they can’t get anywhere else, says Greg Vercellotti, Executive Director at Dariel Software.
ALL NEW JEEP COMPASS PREVIEW
The Jeep brand today previewed the next generation Jeep Compass with a design sketch of the new four-wheel-drive mainstream compact SUV. Built on the highly flexible STLA Medium platform, the new Jeep Compass will be available in a variety of propulsion options from...
Lifebuoy Launches AI-Driven “Teacher Hippo” to Revolutionize Hygiene Education on Global Handwashing Day
Respiratory and diarrhoeal infections are among the leading causes of death among South African children under five, yet the simple act of handwashing has proven to be one of the most effective preventions. Handwashing with soap can reduce up to 47% of childhood...
BYD Seal 7 launch
BYD South Africa Launches the Highly Anticipated SEAL 7, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainable Mobility
HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series Debuts with Advanced Health Monitoring Features
HUAWEI’s latest smartwatch, the HUAWEI GT 5 Series is now available in South Africa starting from R4 999.00
Mandisa Shiceka High School Named as Winner of the 2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Schools Competition
The 2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow schools competition concluded with the announcement of the overall winner on Wednesday, 2 October at Aha Kopanong Hotel and Conferencing Centre in Benoni, Johannesburg. Among the dignitaries at the function was the Deputy Minister...
Uber Eats Enhances Driver Safety With New App Features
As part of its continued commitment to prioritise the safety of delivery partners on the road, Uber Eats, a leading on-demand food delivery app and website, announced a range of new courier safety features aimed at improving overall safety for delivery people. Uber...
TECNO and itel’s Range of Devices in South Africa Caters to Every Person’s Needs
Since entering South Africa, TECNO, the innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 global markets, and its sister brand itel have brought an extensive range of phones and smart tech for local fans. While all the attention lately has been on the new SPARK...
Sony expands its LinkBuds range with the LinkBuds Fit, LinkBuds Open and LinkBuds Speaker
LinkBuds Fit offers unrivalled comfort, customisable style with newly developed Fitting Supporters and Earbud Tips
LinkBuds Open features an open-ring design that keeps you connected to your surroundings and a customisable design
Epson establishes new regional operations to advance customer-centric growth
Seiko Epson Corporation has established Epson Middle East FZCO, a new sales company to serve businesses, and consumers within one of the world’s most dynamic regions for technology adoption, with operations set to begin in October 2024. Headquartered in Dubai, United...
Microsoft’s latest AI innovations across Copilot and Windows
Microsoft announced the next wave of AI innovation coming to Copilot and Windows. These updates include an all-new, refreshed Copilot and new AI features coming to Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11. A quick overview of the news: Continued Innovations coming to Copilot+ PCs...
Air France Reintroduces Seasonal Direct Flights Between Paris And Cape Town Starting 7 October 2024
Air France is proud to announce the return of its seasonal flight service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) starting from 7 October 2024. In response to strong demand from both business and leisure travellers, the...



















