Tech Reviews
The most valuable currency in South Africa’s ride-hailing economy? Trust
Difficult to earn and remarkably easy to lose, trust has become one of the most important drivers of loyalty in South Africa's increasingly competitive ride-hailing market. For commuters, trust amounts to peace of mind, knowing what they are paying and feeling...
A unified secondary plant approach: Why renewable projects need integrated protection and control
South Africa's renewable energy sector is expanding at a rapid pace, but the speed of delivery is often slowed by the familiar and avoidable challenge of fragmented secondary plant integration. When protection systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)...
ISUZU Extends D-MAX and MU-X Service Plan to Six Years
Isuzu Motors South Africa has extended the standard Service Plan on its updated Model Year 2026 (MY26) D-MAX and MU-X ranges from five to six years, while retaining the 90 000 km limit. The enhancement, effective on all MY26 vehicles sold from 1 May 2026, gives...
Nedbank Uncovers South Africa’s Top Data Talent Through National Analytics Challenge
More than 1,200 practitioners entered the Nedbank N*ovation Data & Analytics Masters, a performance-based programme designed to surface local data and engineering talent through real-world capability
How AI Could Transform South Africa’s Fruit Export Industry
By Jaco Ferreira, Managing Executive: Technology Solutions at MOYO South Africa’s fruit export industry has long been recognised as one of the country’s most sophisticated agricultural sectors, but a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) technology could soon...
From First Car to Future Car: Understanding the Changan Range
Changan’s South African vehicle range has been developed to meet customers across different life stages, needs and mobility priorities.
From the accessible Alsvin sedan to the bold UNI-S, family-focused CS75 Pro, hard-working Hunter Diesel, electrified Hunter K50 REEV and premium Deepal S07, the range reflects a clear mobility ladder.
10 ways Teen Accounts are helping keep young users safer online
As South Africa observes Youth Month, attention turns to the role young people play in shaping the country's future, alongside growing conversations about their safety, wellbeing, and development in digital spaces. In this context, Meta is advancing a broader approach...
Acer Africa Partners with Syntech to Supercharge Nitro Gaming Footprint across South Africa
Acer Africa has officially announced a strategic distribution partnership with Syntech, a leading distributor of premier technology and gaming peripherals in South Africa. The agreement will see Syntech take the reins in driving the growth, local availability, and...
Bigger screens, connected AV everywhere: top trends at Mediatech Africa 2026
Mediatech Africa is back in Johannesburg after a seven-year hiatus, and the media and AV technology landscape has changed significantly since the last event. This year, visitors will find that media and AV technology has moved beyond the traditional stage lighting and...
Free electricity in Australia is a lesson for the potential of a decentralised battery boom in South Africa
By Lance Dickerson, MD at REVOV While South Africans are being forced to endure yet another cycle of skyrocketing electricity tariffs and other bureaucratic hurdles, news broke that Australians in some parts of the country will be getting free electricity from next...
5 Questions Every Executive Should Be Asking About Financial Crime Risk
When anti-money laundering (AML) is discussed, the focus logically seems to be on compliance teams, reporting obligations and regulatory requirements. However, board accountability should never be forgotten. Executives are expected to provide oversight, understand the...
Newclare Primary School opens digital library, expanding access to learning through connectivity
Summits With A Purpose and Vuma collaborate to enable digital learning
Proudly Built in South Africa: Daimler Truck Southern Africa Reaches Milestone with 150 000th Truck Assembled at East London Plant
Daimler Truck Southern Africa proudly celebrates the 150 000th truck built at its East London assembly plant, reflecting over six decades of local expertise and excellence. The milestone 150 000th unit delivered to TT Group Holding, marks a proud partnership and continued customer trust in Mercedes-Benz Trucks locally built.
Kaspersky discovered a malware campaign targeting Steam users through infected wallpaper
Attackers abuse Steam Workshop to distribute malware disguised as desktop wallpapers, leading to infections and account theft
TaxTim offers free AI WhatsApp tax help for all South Africans ahead of tax season
You can now get instant tax help via a WhatsApp message or voice note, thanks to TaxTim, South Africa's digital tax assistant. Ahead of the July tax season, TaxTim has launched TimAI, a South African AI tax assistant, on WhatsApp, making instant tax answers free to...
Westcon-Comstor secures investment from General Atlantic to fuel next phase of growth
Strategic partnership supports continued expansion while maintaining stability and long-term ownership
Why Cyber Resilience Must Start at the Endpoint
By Musa Masungwini, Data Protector & Cyber Defender, Dell Technologies South Africa What is the cost of discovering a cyberattack only after it has reached your Security Operations Centre? For many organisations, that cost includes operational disruption,...
Samsung Brings “Awesome Intelligence” to Life with Bold New Galaxy A Series Local Film
Samsung Brings “Awesome Intelligence” to Life with Bold New Galaxy A Series Local Film
As Africa industrialises, grid resilience becomes the next energy challenge
At Africa Energy Forum 2026, Sungrow highlights the growing role of utility-scale energy storage in supporting resilient, flexible power systems across the continent.
‘Stay Warm Your Way’ this Winter with Samsung’s Intelligent Air Conditioners
As winter approaches, Samsung presents its new seasonal campaign, "Stay Warm Your Way", showcasing the innovative range of artificially intelligent air conditioning systems. The campaign introduces a smarter, more personalised approach to home heating, powered by...
