5G Advanced could transform daily life

5G Advanced could transform daily life

When 5G first arrived, it was advertised as a revolution in connectivity, promising blazing speeds and instant data access. But for most of us, the experience has been more evolutionary than revolutionary, writes Rakesh Lakhani, head of networks solutions for Ericsson...

Cards, contactless payments grow as the preferred way to spend

As South Africans gear up for the summer holidays, spending is set to surge. But this year, as has been the trend for the past few years, how they choose to do their spending is set to continue evolving. By Privesan Naidoo, executive: trading product vice-president...

Don’t let power outages spoil your holiday away

Upwards of 10-million South Africans holidayed domestically during the 2023/24 festive season, while 620 600 ventured abroad. With recent economic boosts like lower inflation, interest rate cuts, and cheaper fuel, even more South Africans are set to spend their time...

Don’t let your guard down over the silly season

As the festive season approaches, a tax refund might feel like the perfect gift – until it’s intercepted by cybercriminals, writes Geo Kilian, tax attorney at Hobbs Sinclair. As tax attorney, I’ve encountered countless stories of taxpayers falling victim to...

Advanced cyberthreats target holiday shoppers

As the holiday season approaches, shoppers worldwide eagerly anticipate snagging deals during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other holiday sales. However, this heightened online activity also draws the attention of cybercriminals. A recent report from FortiGuard...

Make the most of Black Friday deals and avoid pitfalls

A newly released study projects that South Africa’s wholesale, retail, and fuel sectors will generate an additional R88-billion for the economy during the Black Friday “month” of November. Research by the Bureau of Market Research suggests that retailers alone will...