Tech Reviews
AI-driven customer engagement can help local organisations scale and serve more customers efficiently
By Julian Dawkins, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Infobip Despite having to consistently manage costs and resource constraints, South African businesses are facing growing pressure to expand their customer base while still delivering high-quality, consistent...
Land Rover South Africa A curated season: Range Rover introduces the British Summertime Collection
Range Rover unveils the British Summertime Collection, a refined expression of modern luxury inspired by the rituals and cultural moments of the British summer season
South Africa’s AI future is leaving millions behind
Low computer ownership and uneven digital literacy mean many South Africans are still excluded from the basic tools needed to participate in an AI-driven economy.
E Squared Investments has invested into Old Mutual Private Equity Fund VI, deepening its exposure to South Africa’s real economy
Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE), part of Old Mutual Alternative Investments, has secured a strategic commitment from E Squared Investments for its Fund VI, further strengthening the fund’s position as a long-term investor in high-quality, resilient South African...
Visa makes the smartphone the new cash register for the world’s small businesses
By Shahebaz Khan, Senior Vice President and Head of Commercial and Money Movement Solutions for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at Visa Visa has announced new capabilities across Visa Accept and Visa Direct that are designed to expand how...
Maximizing Uptime: The Power of AI Troubleshooting for Industrial Networks
By Rohit Agarwalla, Senior Director of Product Management and Technical Marketing, at Cisco Industrial environments are entering the era of Physical AI. Driven by machine vision, autonomous vehicles, and Software-Defined Automation, this new intelligence sits on top...
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita appointed to new AI for Good Global Commission
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has been named as a commissioner on the AI for Good Global Commission, an initiative of the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union charged with expanding digital access, strengthening trust and accelerating...
Toyota South Africa – TOYOTA bZ4X: BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
As South Africa’s automotive landscape continues to embrace new-energy mobility, Toyota is taking another significant step in its electrification journey with the introduction of the bZ4X and the bZ4X Touring. Together, they represent Toyota’s most advanced...
Safety on every trip: what Uber riders and drivers in South Africa need to know
In South Africa, safety shapes almost every decision about how we move. What time we leave. Which routes we take. Whether we stay out after dark, and how we get home to the people waiting for us. For millions of South Africans, e-hailing has become a meaningful answer...
Illegal offshore gambling requires legislative action — not debate over whether it can be done
SABA has proposed six interventions to tackle illegal online gambling in South Africa
Association welcomes National Gambling Board’s war on illegal, unregulated operators and its move to appoint a service provider to block illegal online website
5 life moments when South Africans wish they’d planned their forex sooner
Most South Africans only think about foreign exchange when a life event forces them to. A university acceptance letter arrives, a decision to emigrate becomes real, a property deal moves faster than expected. Suddenly, moving money across borders stops being abstract...
AI may not take your job, but it could change how careers begin
By Adriaan Pask, Chief Investment Officer at PSG Wealth Artificial intelligence (AI) is often framed in binary terms: either as an existential threat that will replace workers, or as a tool that will usher in the next wave of growth or productivity. The reality is...
Optimising for metrics that move your business: Are you buying media or buying attention?
By Natascha Torres, Head of Digital Media Strategy at iqbusiness Programmatic advertising remains one of the most powerful ways for brands to reach audiences at scale, but campaign success can sometimes appear easier to prove than it really is. Campaign dashboards...
Geely Strengthens Its Global Momentum as International Sales Reach New Heights
Geely Auto has continued its remarkable global growth trajectory, achieving record international sales in the first half of 2026 and reinforcing its position as one of the world's fastest-growing automotive brands. During the first six months of 2026, Geely Auto...
Canon South Africa showcases the future of multi-camera production at MediaTech Africa 2026
Canon South Africa delivered an immersive showcase of professional imaging technology at MediaTech Africa 2026, inviting broadcasters, filmmakers, content creators and production professionals to experience its latest innovations in a live, multi-camera production...
CHERY OPENS ROSSLYN MANUFACTURING PLANT IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Chery Rosslyn manufacturing plant was officially opened today in Pretoria, marking the company's transition from vehicle importer to local manufacturer in South Africa and signaling its long-term commitment to the country. The ceremony was attended by...
Google Play launches $1million Indie Games Fund to empower African game developers
Google Play today launched its first Indie Games Fund, committing $1 million to support rising, innovative game studios from across 32 countries in Africa to scale their games and reach a global audience. The fund provides equity-free capital, technical support, and...
Cape Town named official host city for Africa’s first GCUC conference
Strategic partnership positions the Mother City at the centre of Africa’s growing future of work and innovation economy.
OMODA & JAECOO confirms JAECOO J5 for local production at Chery Group’s South African plant
The JAECOO J5 will form part of the core production line-up at Chery Group’s first South African manufacturing plant.
ICE and NEV derivatives are planned for local production, giving South African customers a broader choice of powertrains.
Already on sale locally since September 2025, the JAECOO J5 has recorded 2,630 sales in South Africa.
Infobip Launches PitchMate — An AI Fan Companion for Global Football
Two AI agents. Two global sports. One platform redefining what it means to be a fan.
