SA Takes Centre Stage for Global Digital Future: ITU Plenipotentiary 2026
South Africa will host the 2026 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, taking centre stage in global digital policy. Discover what this means for SA's connectivity &…
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Cybersecurity Maverick: Stephen Ward's Pragmatic Vision Shapes Tech Investment
Stephen Ward, a unique cybersecurity VC, brings a no-nonsense investment approach. Explore his journey and what it means for South African tech and cyber…
From Hype to Halt: Tesla's Cybertruck Experiment Concludes
Tesla's polarising Cybertruck will cease production next year. We unpack its journey from wild reveal to market disappointment and its relevance for South…
SA Auto Industry at a Crossroads: Tech Future Hinges on Policy Urgency
South Africa's auto industry faces decimation in 5 years without clear policy, threatening local EV adoption, tech investment, and skilled jobs.
Putting People First: Old Mutual's Celiwe Ross on Guiding Teams Through the AI Era
The insurer's people and strategy executive on why empathy, communication and continuous reskilling matter more than technology when leading through…
Unpacking How the Apple Ecosystem Enhances SME Productivity
How connected iPhone, iPad and Mac workflows reduce admin friction for growing businesses, and why fleet economics now favour multi-device rollouts.
Apple Warns of Foldable iPhone Shortages Ahead of the Festive Season
Apple's first foldable smartphone may face severe supply constraints at launch, with component bottlenecks expected to limit availability through the 2026…
MTN Retains Top Mobile Network Title in Latest Opensignal Benchmark
MTN has once again been judged South Africa's best mobile network, sweeping download speed, coverage and video-experience categories in Opensignal's November…
Global GPU Heists Escalate, Threatening South Africa's Tech Supply Chain
Sophisticated cargo thieves are targeting high-value GPUs globally. Discover how these tech heists could impact South Africa's data centers, AI development…
SA Tech Behemoth Naspers/Prosus Faces R249 Billion Setback
South Africa's most valuable tech firm, Naspers/Prosus, reports a staggering R249 billion loss. Discover what this means for SA investors and the local tech…
Tesla Shifts Gears: Cybertruck Sunset Paves Way for Autonomous Robo-Taxi Era
Tesla's strategic pivot to retire the Cybertruck and focus on its autonomous Cybercab signals a new era. Explore what this means for SA's tech landscape…
Unpacking the AI 'Black Box': New Hypothesis Sparks Hope and Caution Among SA Experts
A new hypothesis challenges the notion of AI's impenetrable 'black box,' potentially simplifying AI safety. South African experts weigh in on the unverified…
SA's AI Cybersecurity Breakthrough: Local Firm Reveals Financial Sector's Third-Party Vulnerabilities
A pioneering South African ethical hacking firm has leveraged an advanced AI-driven system to expose critical third-party data exposure risks within the…
AI Superpowers Spark African Data Centre Gold Rush, But Power Woes Loom
Global tech giants like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft are investing billions in African data centres for AI. Discover the impact on South Africa's digital…
South Africa's Cloud Market Rockets Past R50 Billion Mark
South Africa's cloud market has soared past R50 billion, driven by enterprise migration and local hyperscaler expansion. Discover the impact on SA businesses…
5G Heats Up SA's Home Internet Battleground: Vodacom Expands Reach
Vodacom is aggressively expanding its 5G fixed-wireless broadband across three South African provinces, intensifying competition with fibre providers. Get…