Tech Reviews
How South African startups should start scaling and stop just surviving
By Chris Dodd, iStore SA, CEO Ask almost any South African entrepreneur about the early days of their business and amongst the “war stories” you'll also hear accounts of remarkable ingenuity. The dining room table becomes a boardroom. The garage, a prototype workshop....
iCAUR 03T REEV poised for South African debut with 800 km combined range
The 03T REEV will combine plug-in charging with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol range extender, giving drivers the flexibility to charge or refuel. Its rear-mounted electric motor produces 185 kW and 300 Nm, while the 33.67 kWh battery provides a claimed electric-only range of 190 km on the NEDC cycle. iCAUR quotes a combined range of 800 km, with 30–80% DC charging taking a claimed 20 minutes under suitable conditions.
Why your AI copilot is only as trustworthy as your data governance
As AI agents move from generating insights to acting on them, the quality and governance of the data behind them becomes a boardroom issue, not an IT one. This is according to Wayne Yan, CTO, at Dariel. Who says that dashboards are becoming just one delivery format...
When the last line of defence fails: The new reality of backup resilience
By Derek Street, Head of Sales & Marketing at Data Management Professionals SA Many South African organisations have historically seen backup as the quiet, dependable safety net of their IT estate – something that can be set up once, monitored occasionally and...
ASUS ROG brings 20 years of gaming innovation to Johannesburg
Get ready to dare to play, create and compete as ASUS ROG celebrates two decades of gaming innovation with an action-packed experience for fans and tech enthusiasts alike. This year, the ASUS stand will be packed with the latest innovations across gaming, content...
Canon Miraisha builds creative skills and livelihoods in South Africa
Since launching June 2025 in South Africa, Canon's Miraisha Programme has trained approximately 130 aspiring photographers, filmmakers and visual storytellers. Around 80 people have taken part in face-to-face training, while a further 50 have joined online - a...
South African women hold less credit exposure, but show stronger repayment behaviour – Experian Report
Women account for 31% of credit-active consumers but maintain a lower default rate than the national average.
South Africans broadly face mounting pressure from rising CPI (5%), fuel hikes, and increased prime lending rates.
Personal Loan trends indicate increased reliance on unsecured credit as consumers continue to manage financial pressure.
South Africa becomes first market to receive the all-new Patrol design-inspired Nissan TEKTON
Premium C-SUV anchors Nissan’s growing portfolio across South Africa, complementing the Nissan MAGNITE and upcoming Patrol
Cybersecurity is now part of managed IT, not a separate conversation
By Brian Pinnock, Go-to-Market Executive of The Cloud Crew I still see businesses drawing a neat line between IT operations and cybersecurity. One team looks after Microsoft 365, user access, endpoints, backups, patches and support, while security is handled through...
South Africa’s red light therapy boom demands scientific rigour
Photobiomodulation (PBM), more widely known as red light therapy, has surged in popularity across South Africa. Treatment options are widely available in clinical practices, sporting facilities and wellness centres, with no shortage of hype being built on social...
Acer Debuts First Googlebook – the Embodiment of Premium, Intelligence-Powered Hardware
Acer today debuted the Acer Googlebook 14, designed for Gemini Intelligence and the first from the company in a brand-new category of flagship laptops bringing together premium materials, powerful performance, intelligence features, and seamless syncing with Android...
TELKOM FUTUREMAKERS CALLS ON TOWNSHIP AND RURAL ENTREPRENEURS TO TURN BIG IDEAS INTO GROWING BUSINESSES
Across South Africa’s townships and rural communities, entrepreneurs are solving real-life problems every day. Sometimes an idea starts with frustration: a service that does not exist, a process that takes too long or a community need that continues to go unmet. At...
Buddy Learning Founder Tshaamano Mabuba Crowned Winner of Jacaranda FM’s Fifth Edition Of ‘Her Perfect Pitch’
Tshaamano Mabuba, founder of education technology company Buddy Learning, has been named the winner of the 2026 edition of Jacaranda FM's Her Perfect Pitch, the station's flagship campaign dedicated to empowering and uplifting women-led businesses across South Africa,...
Entrepreneurship is changing. Schools must too
By Shaun Fuchs, Founder & CEO of Centennial Schools Entrepreneurship is changing, and education needs to change with it. Young entrepreneurs are increasingly using innovation and digital tools to respond to real-world challenges, rather than simply creating...
Data‑driven infrastructure – how intelligent monitoring enables smarter investment and operational decisions
By Wiaan Vermaak, CCO at Digital Parks Africa The role of monitoring in the data centre has changed dramatically. What was once a reactive operational function, checking whether systems were online and responding to alarms, has become a critical strategic capability...
Car recalls are a commitment to safety, not a reason to panic, advises NADA
Car recalls often raise concern among owners. However, the National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) reassures motorists that recall campaigns are actually a demonstration of manufacturer accountability and commitment to quality, safety and customer care. A...
Almost Two-Thirds of South African Ransomware Incidents Result in Data Encryption
South Africa’s encryption rate exceeds the global average, while the average cost of recovering from an attack stands at R17million
Ways to capture, share and preserve your heritage this September
Every September, we get very good at celebrating. The flags go up on the profile pictures, the shirt comes out of the cupboard, someone is put in charge of the braai and immediately told they are doing it wrong. What makes Heritage Day worth the effort is everything...
What South Africa’s female founders taught us about how to do business
By Seugnette van Wyngaard, Executive Head at First for Women Insurance South Africa's SME economy is built for a business with clean edges. A defined workspace. Fixed hours. A line between work and home. For many female founders, that line does not exist. The kitchen...
The AI-native competitor is coming, and your biggest problem may be your operating model
For many established companies, the biggest competitive threat from artificial intelligence may not be that an existing rival adopts better AI tools. It may be that an entirely new competitor emerges that was designed around AI from day one. According to Dr Pierre Le...
