Tech Reviews
Why Dairy Group is South Africa’s Blueprint for Inclusive Industrialisation
By Andile April, Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager for the Coega Development Corporation In the heart of South Africa’s largest milk-producing region, a bold vision born in 2010 has rewritten the rules of agro-processing. Dairy Group, strategically...
TECNO Reveals December Super Deals
TECNO is giving South Africans even more reasons to upgrade their smartphones before the year ends with its December Super Deals
ENGIE announced preferred bidder for a 240 MW solar project and pre-qualified bidder for the future power transmission lines project in South Africa
ENGIE has been announced as a preferred bidder for the new Corona utility-scale solar Photovoltaic (PV) project under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 7.
Moving from Risk to Resilience: Securing Critical Infrastructure by Tackling Technical Debt
By Eric Wenger Senior Director of Technology Policy Global Government Affairs at Cisco As policymakers confront new cybersecurity challenges from emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, an urgent threat hides in plain sight—end-of-Life (EoL) technology...
Cyberthreats targeting the 2025 holiday season – what CISOs need to know
By Bhumit Mali and Aamir Lakhani, at Fortinet Every year, the holiday season brings a predictable spike in online activity. But in 2025, the volume of newly created malicious infrastructure, account compromise activity, and targeted exploitation of e-commerce systems...
AutoTrader data shows strong used car market demand in November following a record October
outh Africa’s used-car sector enters November with softer figures after an exceptional October, hinting at shifting buyer behaviour without signalling a market slowdown.
2026 Outlook: From Crypto Experimentation to Financial Integration and Maturation
By Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance As we look ahead to 2026, the digital asset industry is entering a pivotal new phase. The industry is defined not just by growth, but by deeper integration into the global financial system and a maturing market dynamic. The past year...
LIFT celebrates 5th anniversary with limited-edition birthday tail: winner revealed
LIFT, born in one of the toughest seasons for business - amidst lockdowns and social distancing - today celebrates five years in operation. In honour of this milestone, the brand has revealed the winner of its limited-edition birthday tail competition: Alyssa...
Five key insights we gained about AI in 2025
By Andrew Bourne, Regional Head at Zoho Southern Africa As 2025 draws to a close, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from AI at...
High-performance computing for sovereign innovation: Africa’s next frontier
By President Ntuli, Managing Director of HPE South Africa It’s an eye-opening comparison. While hypothetically a startup in a G7 economy can refine its AI models every 30 minutes during training, that same iteration might take six days in Africa. This isn’t just a...
Advanced AI tools boosting factory productivity in Africa
By Christo Wessels, MediaTek’s Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa Governments across sub-Saharan Africa have identified manufacturing as one of the most important sectors in driving inclusive growth across the continent. According to the African Development Bank, there...
inDrive hosts driver training workshops to improve ride-hail journeys this festive season
Drivers on the inDrive ride-hailing platform gained valuable insights and hands-on guidance at a dedicated training workshop held on 12 December in Johannesburg. The session came at a time when demand typically rises during the festive season and provided drivers with...
Mazda Launches the Wonderrrr Road Guide to Inspire South Africa’s Next Great Adventures
Mazda Southern Africa is excited to introduce the Mazda Wonderrrr Road Guide, an interactive digital companion designed to elevate every road trip across South Africa by celebrating the joy of discovery and the spirit of shared journeys. The guide brings together...
The festive season’s uninvited guest is AI-powered and targeting your phone
The end-of-year fatigue is a biological reality that cybercriminals bank on. While December is traditionally associated with winding down, for the digital underworld, it is the busiest quarter of the year. The combination of high transaction volumes, skeleton crews at...
The future of gift shopping: 52% of local holiday shoppers plan to give digital presents this Christmas, Kaspersky new report reveals
According to Kaspersky’s latest findings, virtual presents and personalised greetings are highly popular for the 2025/2026 holiday season with streaming service subscriptions and gaming credits topping users’ lists. As our everyday activities increasingly migrate...
AI at Full Throttle: What 2026 Looks Like for Enterprises in CEEMETA
By Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice President – CEEMETA, Dell Technologies Across the CEEMETA region, the pace of AI adoption has moved from steady to rapid. What felt ambitious just a year ago is now baseline. Boards expect measurable returns, operations expect automation,...
Digital detoxing: And why a longer exhale can make you safer online
Many of us pride ourselves on being constantly connected and responsive, but that same ‘always-on’ mindset often makes us more vulnerable to serious cyber risks. While we view December as a time for mental recovery, it is also a critical opportunity to reset the bad...
Car Registration Date Does Not Determine Model Year, NADA Clarifies
The National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) seeks to clarify a misconception that persists regarding the model year of a new vehicle and its registration date. The often repeated, but incorrect, narrative suggests that purchasing a new vehicle late in the year...
Why criminals wait for the A-Team to leave
As the festive season approaches, many organisations either shut down or operate on skeleton crews. While executives and key employees in departments like IT, finance and security are enjoying a well-earned break, cybercriminals are ramping up their activity. In fact,...
Style Your SPARK with TECNO and TFG
To enjoy the festive season even more, TECNO is partnering with TFG for an exciting giveaway competition
