Tech Reviews
A New Global MVNO Consortium Launches at MWC to Simplify International Expansion
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 2 to 5 March, Jersey Telecom, MVNE Pty Ltd, MDS Global and Ycorp will announce the formation of a new global consortium. The collaboration is designed to reshape how Mobile Virtual Network Operators launch, scale and expand...
Red Hat AI Factory with NVIDIA Accelerates the Path to Scalable Production AI
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the Red Hat AI Factory with NVIDIA, a co-engineered software platform that combines Red Hat AI Enterprise and NVIDIA AI Enterprise to provide an end-to-end AI solution optimised for...
MacBook Neo Launches at iStore — Pre-order Now from R11 999
iStore, South Africa's only Apple Premium Partner, has announced the launch of MacBook Neo, an all-new Mac designed to bring powerful Apple silicon performance to more customers than ever before. Starting from R11 999, MacBook Neo combines Apple silicon performance, a...
Rational recklessness: Why Shadow IT is a symptom of friction, not rebellion
The use of unapproved apps and systems inside an organisation, known as Shadow IT, is often viewed as a rebellious act by employees looking to break the rules. The reality is far more nuanced. Shadow IT is rarely malicious; it is usually a quite rational decision made...
Common mistakes South Africans make when moving money offshore
Most people start an offshore transfer by checking a rate online: if it looks "good enough", they typically turn to their bank to transfer their funds. When the funds land and the amount is noticeably lower than expected, they blame it on banking admin or processing...
Pre-order iPhone 17e at iStore — from only R7 099 when you Trade-In
Early access to pre-orders available in the iStore app
HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series Unveils Wheelchair Mode in Activity Rings for Inclusive Fitness
Huawei is proud to announce an inclusive upgrade to the Activity rings feature of Huawei watches, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to using technology for the benefit of all. On November 29, 2025, Activity rings introduced Wheelchair mode, a feature designed exclusively for wheelchair users. Wheelchair mode empowers wheelchair users to track their daily activities by accurately monitoring their pushes. Activity rings have been meticulously redesigned with wheelchair users in mind. Enhanced icons, motivational messages, and optimized algorithms work together to provide a seamless, supportive experience—one defined by both precision and encouragement.
MasterDrive South Africa: 5 ways to save fuel
After a welcome fuel price relief in February, March is bringing an unwelcome reversal. Petrol 93 and 95 will increase by 20c/litre, while diesel drivers face steeper hikes of 62–65c/litre effective from Wednesday, 4 March 2026. The increase breaks consecutive fuel...
TECNO Unveils CAMON 50 Series and Tonino Lamborghini Collaboration at MWC 2026
TECNO, the innovative, AI-driven, technology brand, hosted the TECNO AI Ecosystem Products launch event at MWC 2026, unveiling a series of announcements that advance its "Pioneering the Connection of Intelligence" vision. The event marked the global launch of the...
MTN South Africa and Pivotal Commware celebrate successful joint 5G mmWave field trials to enhance Fixed Wireless Access capacity
MTN South Africa and Pivotal Commware have successfully completed a series of joint field trials demonstrating how advanced 5G repeater technology can expand broadband reach and significantly boost capacity for 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) customers. As demand for...
Huawei Launches Enhanced AI-Centric Network Solutions for All Intelligence at MWC 2026
Huawei released a series of all-scenario U6 GHz products today at MWC Barcelona 2026 to help carriers unlock the full potential of 5G-A and set the stage for a seamless transition to 6G. The company also launched enhanced AI-Centric Network solutions that will help...
Bolt South Africa Becomes First Major Ride-Hailing Platform to Officially Register Under New National Transport Regulations
Bolt South Africa is proud to announce that it has officially registered under South Africa's newly implemented transport regulations, becoming the first major ride-hailing platform in the country to do so. On 27 February 2026, the National Public Transport Regulator...
HR Holds the Keys to an AI-ready Organisation
Successful AI transformation starts with the knowledge and wisdom of people.
Huawei Cloud Summit at MWC26: Solving Industry Challenges with AI
Today, the Huawei Cloud Summit, themed "Huawei Cloud: Solving Industry Challenges with AI", took place in Barcelona. At the summit, Huawei Cloud unveiled its Industry AI Foundry, introduced the next-generation hybrid cloud offering Huawei Cloud Foundation (HCF), and...
Leave the plastic cards at home and use your Android smartphone instead
Your smartphone has become the quickest and easiest way to get everyday payments done. From tapping and paying at the till to buying prepaid electricity and managing your loyalty cards, your Android device can take care of just about every aspect of day-to-day...
Huawei Releases 115 Industrial Intelligence Showcases with Global Customers; and Launches 22 Industrial Intelligence Solutions with Partners at MWC 2026
Huawei proposed the ACT Pathway: A replicable intelligence framework AI technologies have advanced rapidly over the last year, with reasoning models and agentic workflows both maturing, and physical AI beginning to truly take off. This has allowed AI tools to begin...
FNB Business strengthens Speedpoint to help South African businesses get paid and manage cashflow
South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world, and this reality continues to shape how businesses are built, sustained and grown. "Across the country, business owners operate in two worlds at once: the future they are trying to build and the resource...
Red Hat and Telenor AI Factory Bring Scale, Sovereignty and Control to Production AI
Telenor AI Factory, built on Red Hat OpenShift AI, addresses data residency demands while powering large-scale AI model training and inference
Retro looks, electric punch: The all-new iCAUR V23 coming to SA in May 2026
South Africa will get its first taste of the iCAUR brand this year with the V23 2WD and AWD models. The all-new iCAUR V23 electric SUV is coming to South Africa in May 2026 with bold retro styling and strong value positioning.
NADA COMMENT: FUEL PRICE INCREASE PLACES RENEWED PRESSURE ON CONSUMERS
The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) notes the fuel price increases effective at midnight tonight (3 March 2026), including a 20 cents per litre rise in petrol and increases of up to 65 cents per litre in diesel. Higher fuel prices affect more than the...
