The rise of Chinese and Indian automotive brands in South Africa is no longer incremental. It is visible, measurable, and accelerating. BYD, Chery, Jetour and Mahindra are expanding dealership networks at speed and putting feature-rich SUVs into the market at highly competitive price points. Hybrid and EV models are becoming more accessible, often positioned below […]

The National Consumer Commission aims to close enforcement gaps and protect consumers from untraceable international sellers.

A major milestone in South Africa’s digital transformation was reached today with the official launch of the Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT). This “moonshot” initiative is housed in a dedicated 10-storey,   10,065 m2 campus at 56 Main Street, Marshalltown, which has been donated to the Institute by renowned South African tech pioneers and philanthropists, David and Tracey […]

Zimi and Charge Holdings have signed a deal to support electric freight operations along the N3 highway.

iOCO has made its first acquisition in eight years and wants to become a serial acquirer again.

Trillions of insects embark, largely unnoticed, on epic journeys every year across mountain ranges, deserts and seas, and it is only now, as their numbers suffer huge declines, that scientists are tracking their movements

On a cloudless sunny day in October 1950, ornithologists Elizabeth and David Lack stood on a mountain pass in the Pyrenees and observed a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle –...

South African businesses are entering a new era of tax compliance as the SA Revenue Service steadily modernises its tax ecosystem. They will be compelled to work on upgraded eFiling and e@syFile platforms, use e-invoicing and e-reporting as their standard, and align with SARS’ modernisation of the VAT system. These changes are not yet mandatory, […]

Researchers say their prototype is a big step towards fully functioning batteries with rapid charging times

Australian scientists have developed what they say is the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery.

Quantum batteries, first proposed as a theoretical concept in 2013, use the principles of quantum mechanics to store energy, and have the potential to be more efficient than...

Shrewd companies will this year identify and address the blind spots that slow progress, before adding more technology.

iOCO is shifting from survival to growth mode with a new acquisition and strong interim results.

Digital identity establishes who someone is, but documents formalise what has happened, says Rein van der Horst, CEO of DocFusion.

Behaviour and strategy can beat deepfakes.

As artificial intelligence accelerates the creation and distribution of content, the digital economy is entering a new phase—one defined not only by scale, but by saturation. For companies operating across financial services, telecommunications, and technology, the challenge is no longer visibility. It is credibility. AI-driven tools are fundamentally reshaping how information is produced,...

This addition to First Distribution’s Networking Division strengthens its portfolio with wired and wireless solutions designed to deliver reliable, secure and high-performance connectivity.

AI in software engineering delivers value when embedded within clear governance models, validation checkpoints and strong engineering leadership.

The full conformity score confirms that BulkSMS is meeting the regulatory requirements associated with branded A2P SMS traffic destined for Irish mobile users.

Navigate Compliance has launched its Regulatory Reporting capability powered by AURA, a RegTech data platform designed to support financial institutions across multiple regulatory frameworks.

Companies that treat AI as a governed capability, define measurable outcomes and integrate it fully into operational processes will see sustained returns, says Karl Fischer, CTO of Obsidian Systems.

SQL Server 2025’s built-in intelligence helps companies optimise performance, gain deeper insight and reduce data-platform complexity.

Companies need a unified strategy that combines AI-powered threat detection and response with secure information management at its core.