Tech Reviews
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...
What you need to know about buying a second-hand phone
With smartphone prices expected to soar this year due to high RAM costs, many South Africans may consider buying a second-hand or refurbished device rather than a new one. A preloved device can offer you solid performance and a long lifespan at a lower cost than a...
Digital trust for a digital nation: How to secure the public-private partnerships revitalising SA’s critical infrastructure
By Martin Fernandes, Business Development Manager (Africa), Operational Technology at Fortinet Good roads, efficient ports, well-run rail networks, as well as reliable electricity and water supply are all part of a well-developed infrastructure that's critical for...
How the right tech can take your 2026 to the next level
The way we work has fundamentally changed. No longer confined to a single desk or device, today's professionals, students, and creatives move fluidly between spaces, home offices, campus libraries, coffee shops, and corporate headquarters. In 2026, success isn't just...
Real estate businesses need to digitise or get left behind
As PropTech reshapes real estate through AI, blockchain and digital funding, digitisation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a business necessity, forcing the industry toward greater efficiency, transparency and data-driven decision-making. According to TransBridj CEO Michael Lenz, real estate leaders who embrace medium- to long-term, insight-led digital strategies will be best positioned to build resilient, scalable businesses and stay ahead of regulatory, market and client-driven change.
DAKAR RALLY 2026 CONCLUDES IN YANBU AS TOYOTA GAZOO RACING SA DELIVERS ENDURANCE AND FRONT-RUNNING PACE
Dakar Rally 2026 concluded on Saturday, 17 January, in Yanbu after 13 demanding stages. TOYOTA GAZOO RACING SA claimed a stage victory and multiple top-ten stage results.
Kaspersky research shows blocks in Telegram are pushing the underground out
Longer underground channel lifespans are mirrored by sharply higher blocking rates, prompting fraudsters to explore alternatives.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa Introduces the GLA “Night Edition”
Striking MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey finish, a colour that perfectly accentuates the SUV’s muscular surfaces. The Night Package, a standard fitment on this model is a bold treatment of gloss-black accents.
Pnet Job Guide: South Africa’s most in-demand jobs for 2026
Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its Job Market Trends Report for December 2025, including the Pnet Job Guide for the year ahead. The analysis highlights fierce competition for jobs with low barriers to entry in terms of...
TGRSA CREWS PUSH THROUGH PUNCTURE-HIT STAGE 12 AHEAD OF DAKAR FINALE
All three TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa crews reached the end of a demanding Stage 12 despite punctures and on-stage repairs
Acer Unveils New Predator and Nitro Gaming Laptops with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Processors
The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a premium OLED gaming laptop with up to the new Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs housed in a sleek metal chassis.
Binance Research: What Crypto’s 2025 Taught Us – and What to Watch in 2026
Binance Research has published a full-year report summarizing what defined crypto markets in 2025 and outlining themes for 2026. The below is a summary of the report's most decision-useful takeaways, with emphasis on the structural signals: clearer regulatory...
The New Jetour T1 – Delivering Exceptional Value for Local Customers
While the phrase “value for money” has become common place in automotive marketing, one recently launched SUV is proving that this catchphrase is more than just a tagline. The Jetour T1, recently launched in South Africa and already available in China, the UAE, Saudi...
TECNO Celebrates AFCON’s Electric Final Stages and Reaffirms Its Commitment to African Soccer
As AFCON 2025 reaches its thrilling conclusion, TECNO reflects on an unforgettable tournament, celebrating African soccer excellence while looking ahead to continued support of the beautiful game across the continent
Race-Bred Street Cred: Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC from Ford Racing is Most Advanced, Powerful, and Track-Capable Dark Horse Yet
Ford Racing today introduces the new Mustang Dark Horse SC. Designed, engineered, and manufactured in house from expertise hard-won on tracks around the world, Mustang Dark Horse SC is the most advanced, powerful and track capable* Mustang Dark Horse ever. By...
Langa refuses to be left behind as REACT expands its community projects
For years Langa has been described as a community full of potential but starved of opportunity. The REACT DRH launch at Khulani Secondary School has once again proven that the community was never the limitation. The real barrier was access. With its next decentralised...
TGRSA CREWS PUSH HARD AS DAKAR HEADS TOWARDS THE FINISH
Joao Ferreira and Filipe Palmeiro delivered a strong fourth place on Stage 11, continuing their late-race momentum
Telecom threats from 2025 will carry into 2026 as new technology adds new risk, warns Kaspersky
Kaspersky Security Bulletin reviews what shaped telecom cybersecurity in 2025 and what is likely to persist in 2026. Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity, supply-chain compromise, DDoS disruption and SIM-enabled fraud continued to pressure operators in 2025,...
Introducing Cisco’s Integrated AI Security and Safety Framework
By Amy Chang, AI Threat Research and Security Team Lead at Cisco The New Baseline for AI Security AI is no longer an experimental capability or a back-office automation tool: it is becoming a core operational layer inside modern enterprises. The pace of adoption is...
