Youngsters need these skills to get ahead in the tech industry

Software developers are in greater demand than ever before because of how rapidly the world is evolving. The rise of remote working, e-commerce, artificial intelligence and cloud computing means that software developers are, and will continue to be, at the coalface of...

Slow Internet often the results of home WiFi bottlenecks

Until fibre to the home (FTTH) became a reality for South Africans, slow Internet was usually the result of the link between the home and the Internet Service Provider (ISP). Now, delivery of super-fast broadband Internet to South African homes via fibre optic cable...

Make sure you really are saving this Black Friday

Like many countries around the world, South Africa has adopted the concept of Black Friday, with the annual sale being one of the highlights of the year from a retail perspective. Statistics show that many South Africans look forward to the annual Black Friday sales...

Don’t let Black Friday compromise your budget or cybersecurity

It’s that time of the year again when big sale signs go up, and your emails are inundated with special offers while retailers prepare for the shopping frenzy that Black Friday brings. This year, it falls on 25 November, with Cyber Monday’s online shopping...

How debt can hurt your mental health

In a world where we face mounting financial pressure, it becomes increasingly difficult to stick to the confines of our budget and keep our spending in order. Rising interest and inflation combined with skyrocketing fuel costs have knocked the finances of South...