Electric momentum: Can SA finally shift gears?
As South Africa's new energy vehicle (NEV) market continues its rapid growth, the next challenge may no longer be affordability, but consumer confidence in the long-term economics of ownership, according to Investec Sustainable Solutions. South Africa's NEV market has...
Solar’s engineering challenge shifts to everyday energy use
The easing of load shedding has changed what South African households need from solar systems, shifting the engineering focus from emergency backup towards using solar and battery capacity more effectively during normal daily operation. This is according to Martin du...
AI without morals a weapon in the hands of the youth
While headlines worldwide warn of growing threats to humanity from rogue AI agents and those using it as a means to harm others, youth development organisation Afrika Tikkun cautions about the risks of a young generation using AI without a firm moral compass to guide...
The role of AI in democratising access to justice
The South African Constitution recognises access to justice as a fundamental human right. But in reality, most South Africans lack access to the legal advice they need to protect themselves and their loved ones, writes Michael Visser, head of services at My AI Lawyer....
Mastercard and Trip.com add agentic commerce in travel
Mastercard and Trip.com have joined forces to showcase AI powered booking experiences for the travel sector. Powered by Mastercard’s Agent Suite for Merchants and in partnership with Network International, the organizations are showcasing how consumers will be able to...
Parents urged to wait before giving kids phones and tablets
Dr Marlena Kruger, a digital wellness expert, coach and NeuroMentor, TEDx and motivational speaker and Doctor of Psychology of Education, is renewing calls for parents to rethink when and why to get children their first cell phone, through her national “Wait until...
How to get more from your rewards
You're feeling pretty smug. You've waited for the double-points weekend, you've got a cashback offer loaded, and you're buying something you needed anyway. You’ve got this loyalty thing on lock-down. Then a friend casually points out that if you'd paid with a...
What to know about crypto wallets before you get one
Ask 10 people what a crypto wallet actually is and you will likely get ten different answers, most of them a little off. It is one of the first things almost anyone encounters when they get curious about crypto and getting it wrong is where a lot of confusion, and...
Digital safety tools are failing our kids
The reported arrest of a 16-year-old in Malmesbury in a case involving child sexual abuse material should disturb us for several reasons, write Anzio Jacobs and Aluta Sneke from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Somewhere, children were exploited to create that...
Busting the myth keeping people away from crypto investing
Ask most people what crypto actually is, and the honest answer is often: not sure, but I have heard it is complicated, risky or not meant for people like me. According to Binance that perception, more than the technology itself, is what keeps most people on the...
Samsung Wallet makes everyday payments faster and simpler
Samsung is making everyday payments more convenient with the introduction of Scan to Pay provided by EFT Corp, a new QR payment feature now available within Samsung Wallet. Designed to make in-store transactions fast, seamless and secure, Scan to Pay gives Galaxy...
realme launches P4 Power in SA
realme has launched the realme P4 Power smartphone in South Africa. The launch comes as South Africa's smartphone base continues to expand. The number of smartphone users in the country is forecast to grow from 18,65-million in 2026 to an estimated 25,8-million by...