The antidote to AI anxiety might be a plane ticket

In April 2026, Gallup’s annual State of the Global Workplace report revealed a global decline in employee engagement to just 20%, its lowest level since 2020. According to the report, the downward trend is driven by fears around job security, burned-out managers...

Know your rights: When work goes wrong, know where you stand

Most people do not expect to need legal advice to deal with their employer. Then a disciplinary notice lands in their inbox, a salary deduction appears on their payslip, or they are suddenly told that their employment is ending. Knowing your rights and where to get...

Set boundaries in a hyperconnected world 

The 2026 Global Digital Overview Report recently ranked South Africans among the world’s highest users of online media, with almost 53 hours a week, compared with the global average of 33 hours and 27 minutes. Occupational therapist, Rebecca Hurst and Claudia van...

SARS versus taxpayers, Who holds the power? 

Complaints that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is becoming increasingly aggressive and overstepping its mandate have grown louder over the years. According to Nico Theron, founder of  Unicus Tax Specialists SA, these incidents reflect deeper systemic...

WebAfrica launches LTE at Home

Webafrica has launched its new LTE at Home internet access service. "LTE at Home is all about hassle-free affordable high speed internet. It's a router and a SIM card. No network cables, no phone lines. We send you a router, you plug it in, insert the SIM card and off...

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HP debuts pocket-sized printer

HP has launched the HP Sprocket Photo Printer, a pocket-size printer that allows users to print photos from a smartphone or tablet just about anywhere. HP Sprocket is available at a recommended retail price of R1 999.00. "HP Sprocket is portable and small enough to...

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Never check in to a flight again

Frequent flyers especially know the stress before departure: When does check-in open? What is my booking code? Will I get an aisle or window seat? Now AirlineCheckins.com - a product from the Lufthansa Innovation Hub - automatically checks travellers in for more than...

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