Tech Reviews
Convergence Will Decide Who Owns Africa’s Insurance Customers, Deloitte Warns
Technology-driven convergence across banking, telecoms, retail, and insurance is reshaping who really "owns" the customer relationship in the African insurance and savings markets. A new article by Deloitte highlights that traditional insurers and savings product...
Beyond the Gate: How Access Control and Physical Barriers Work Together
In an era of smart homes and connected security technologies, Damian Judge, Sales and Marketing Executive at Trellidor explores why effective protection for South African homes, estates, and small businesses still depends on robust physical barriers working in tandem with access control and electronic systems. A layered, system-based approach that combines visibility, resistance, detection, and response delivers stronger, more preventative security than any single solution on its own.
Nissan Formula E Team again on the podium in Mexico City
Rowland clinches third, while Nato claims top-10 finish
Why Financial Crime Risk Demands Regulation and How Africa Is Leading the Way
By Japhet Gana: Group Head, Transaction Risk & Financial Crimes, Yellow Card In the past decade, our financial systems have become more digitally interconnected than ever before. Convenience and speed now come with a price: financial crime. From sophisticated...
FERREIRA SHINES AS TGRSA TACKLES TOUGH START TO WEEK TWO AT DAKAR 2026
Ferreira and Palmeiro secure second place on Stage 7 with a clean, high-speed run. Botterill and Mena manage early puncture to bring the car home safely.
Why a New Smartphone Matters at the Start of the Year
Now is the perfect time to consider how a reliable, feature-rich, affordable smartphone can support productivity, learning and everyday connection.
Kaspersky introduces new training scenarios to strengthen cybersecurity awareness across industries
Kaspersky has expanded its flagship awareness platform, Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS), introducing new and updated scenarios that reflect the evolving cyberthreat landscape. The release aims to help corporations, banks and IT companies enhance...
Kickstart your career: 7 steps to get job-ready in 2026
By Michelle Dobson, Head of Brand at Pnet 2026 is here, with the start of the new year offering an ideal opportunity to take stock of your life and make changes. If you’re wanting to take your career to a new level, January is an ideal time to plan a job search. It...
Rising memory costs threaten smartphone affordability in South Africa
By Ernst Wittmann, TCL Regional Manager for Southern & East Africa and Global Operator Account Manager for Africa The global smartphone industry is entering a challenging period, with analysts such as IDC revising their growth projections for 2026 downwards. The...
TGRSA CREWS REACH REST DAY AFTER DEMANDING STAGE 6 AT DAKAR 2026
All three TGRSA crews safely through Stage 6 and into the Rest Day in Riyadh
Ferreira delivers a strong Stage 6 result with fifth place on the day
Botterill and Mena continue consistent run with another top-10 stage finish
DELL TECHNOLOGIES AT CES 2026: XPS Returns, Alienware Expands and UltraSharp Monitors Set New Standards
Dell reestablishes iconic XPS laptops with all-new XPS 14 and XPS 16, and teases XPS 13 coming later this year at most accessible price point yet.
· Alienware announces plans to double its laptop lineup to reach more gamers, introduces anti-glare OLED displays, and brings new Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors to its gaming laptops and AMD 2nd Gen Rysen 9000X3D processors to its flagship desktopDell UltraSharp unveils two groundbreaking monitors, including world’s first 52-inch 6K display.
Samsung Highlights How Open Ecosystems Unlock the Real Promise of Home AI at CES 2026
Samsung begins its CES 2026 Tech Forums by convening leaders in smart home interoperability for an industry-defining discussion
Lenovo Levels Up CES with Legion Pro Rollable Concept and Latest Gaming Devices
Lenovo announced the newest additions to its portfolio of gaming devices designed to help esports athletes, student gamers, and mobile gamers. New for CES® 2026 are updates across Lenovo Legion and Lenovo LOQ devices, along with a new Legion laptop proof of concept...
The new Volvo EX60: best-in-class 810km range and charging as fast as a stop for fuel and coffee
With the ability to go up to a best-in-class 810 kilometres on a single charge* in an all-wheel drive configuration, beating even its most recently revealed competitors, the EX60 doesn’t just go further than any electric car that Volvo Cars has ever created. It turns...
How AI will transform the workplace in 2026
Cisco SMEs share their workforce-tech predictions for the coming year.
TGRSA COMPLETES DEMANDING MARATHON STAGE WITH SOLID RECOVERY ON STAGE 5
All three TGRSA crews safely complete the two-day Marathon stage. João Ferreira delivers a clean run to finish inside the top 10 on Stage 5.
HP Showcases the Future of Work
Company unlocks business growth and professional fulfillment through its newest products and solutions at the annual technology conference
PCI DSS compliance is a business essential, not an IT task
By Simeon Tassev, Managing Director and QSA, at Galix Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance has often been viewed as something to focus on only when required, such as when a breach makes headlines or a bank requests proof of compliance....
PUNCTURES AND PENALTIES DEFINE TOUGH MARATHON OPENING FOR TGRSA ON STAGE 4
Saood Variawa fights through multiple punctures to finish inside the top 10 on Stage 4. João Ferreira endures another puncture-hit day on the opening leg of the Marathon.
Kaspersky shares AI cybersecurity predictions for 2026
Kaspersky experts outline how the rapid development of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2026, both for individual users and for businesses. Large language models (LLMs) are influencing defensive capabilities while simultaneously expanding opportunities...
