Tech Reviews
From punchline to purchase: Chinese vehicles are gaining serious traction in SA’s used market
AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers.
Maximising AI Value in South Africa: Strategies for Cost-Conscious Innovation
By Marc Layne, Sales Director, Dell Technologies South Africa AI holds immense potential to drive human progress, reshaping industries and unlocking new opportunities for growth. Yet for many businesses across South Africa, the path to AI adoption is paved with...
Google News Initiative launches new local language pilot to empower South African vernacular publishers
The Google News Initiative (GNI), in partnership with the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and the Daily Maverick, has officially launched its local language pilot programme at the Iziko Museum in Cape Town. The launch event, attended by the Deputy...
Strategic AMIEO leadership changes accelerate Nissan transformation plan
Jordi Vila leads Aftersales and Brand for AMIEO, assuming responsibility for Europe as DVP Nissan Europe and Africa
Cybersecurity threat landscape: From 2025 to 2026
By Rafe Pilling, Director of Threat Intelligence, Sophos X-Ops CTU Where we are today The 2025 threat landscape shows how cyber risks are expanding on multiple fronts. Both state and criminal actors are adapting quickly, finding new opportunities, and challenging...
What kind of buyer does 2026 favour, and are you one of them?
By Gerard Abrahamse, General Manager at ASI Property South Africa’s property market is changing in 2026, and first-time buyers are leading this change. Instead of waiting for the perfect time, they are buying homes now. These buyers are focusing on what they can...
Defender Rally makes history with debut Dakar victory
Defender Rally finished first and second in the 2026 Dakar Rally in the Stock class on the team’s debut entry to the world’s most extreme off-road event. Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal are Dakar champions in the Stock class, with an overall time of 58h 09′ 45”.
Check Point Software Announces Eight Key Trends That Will Define Africa’s Cyber Security Landscape in 2026
As global leaders gather for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting this week to discuss "A Spirit of Dialogue," pioneer and global leader in cyber security solutions Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. has released a definitive outlook on the eight...
Mazda Introduces Signature Service Package For Out-Of-Warranty Vehicles
Mazda Southern Africa proudly announces the launch of the Mazda Care Signature Service Package - an exclusive after-sales offering tailored for Mazda vehicles that are out of warranty or currently being serviced outside of the official Mazda dealership network. This...
The Rise of the Autonomous Enterprise will Redefine Business in 2026
By Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice President and General Manager SAP Middle East and Africa - South A powerful shift is reshaping how organisations operate, compete and grow. The era of digitisation is giving way to something more profound: the Autonomous Enterprise - a...
The Changan Hunter Diesel Range: Comfortably, More Capable
A modern double cab designed for real work and real life. Turbo diesel power tuned for everyday performance and efficiency.
Capitec Pay Brings a More Direct Way to Deposit ZAR on Binance Main Takeaways
South Africans can now deposit South African rand (ZAR) on Binance using Capitec Pay, with payments approved through the Capitec Bank App.
Cisco’s FY25 Purpose Report: A Letter from Fran Katsoudas
By Francine Katsoudas, Cisco Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer If strategy sets direction, learning is what makes it last. Learning is one of the clearest places where Cisco's Purpose and business intersect. Ensuring that people...
Caster Semenya takes the wheel as JAECOO’s brand ambassador for the new J7 SHS plug-in hybrid
Olympic champion Caster Semenya joins JAECOO South Africa as a brand ambassador behind the wheel of its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the J7 SHS. The J7 SHS delivers 255 kW and a 90 km all-electric range, combining power, luxury, and sustainability for everyday life.
SpaceSalad Studios launches mining safety training simulator for safer operations
Gamification and design company, SpaceSalad Studios has developed a new mining safety training simulator designed to help mines reduce accidents, improve readiness, and train operators more cost-effectively. Built for PAISA Technology, specialists in AI-powered safety...
Dealerships continue to be the engine of SA’s automotive sector
In an era where a vehicle purchase can be completed entirely online, from selecting trim levels to digital contract signing, the vast majority of South Africans continue to choose physical showrooms over virtual platforms. Recent sales data by naamsa underscores this...
The creator boom just got bigger and Sony is Showing us how
The camera rolls. The edit suite hums. The content goes live. Within hours, thousands, sometimes millions, are watching, engaging, buying. This is the new creative economy, where a single creator with the right vision and tools can build an empire from a bedroom...
Alfa Romeo wishes Jesse Kriel success in his journey to Japan
As Springbok centre Jesse Kriel prepares for the next chapter of his professional rugby career in Japan, Alfa Romeo, part of Stellantis South Africa reflects on the six months driving one of the game’s most consistent performers and wishes him every success abroad....
Connected mines, safer workers: Sedna Africa’s industrial safety vision
Sedna Africa is helping redefine industrial safety across the continent through the deployment of advanced digital connectivity solutions that enable predictive, real-time risk management across high-risk environments such as mining, ports, logistics and heavy...
The financial trends that mattered in 2025, and what they mean for South Africa in 2026 – From defence to offence: Why 2026 is South Africa’s year of being back in the game
If 2025 was the year South Africa had to steel itself for a tsunami of crises, 2026 could well shape up to be the year the country starts coming up for air. Locally, there was historic progress, marked by the stability of the Government of National Unity and a...
