Resilience is key for businesses in 2025
Anyone who has run a business in South Africa over the past few years knows that it is more of a roller coaster ride than a cruise on an open highway, and 2024 has had its usual share of ups and downs. This is the opinion of Friedrich Meisenholl, regional investment...
The future of digital identity management
For years, proof of identity relied solely on physical documents like passports or driver's licenses. However, the rise of new technologies has ushered in a wave of digital alternatives that offer greater convenience and security. An increasing number of aspects of...
How the property sector is evolving
The past year has been challenging for property investors, with a sluggish economy slowing residential rental escalations in most regions in 2024. By Waldo Marcus, director at TPN from MRI Software Rental escalations are likely to be applied cautiously in 2025 to...
LG demonstrates life with affectionate intelligence
LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its latest innovations powered by AI at CES 2025. Themed “Life’s Good 24/7 with Affectionate Intelligence,” LG is illustrating how the company is providing convenience and new customer experiences by integrating AI into everyday life....
The Internet’s next chapter: Empowering communities through domain diversity
The Internet has become the world’s most vital platform for communication, commerce, and cultural exchange. By: Pierre Dandjinou, vice-president: stakeholder engagement for Africa at ICANN Yet, as billions connect and engage online, a crucial question arises: Does...
Acer adds sustainable laptops, scooters
At CES 2025, Acer launched a range AI-powered laptops with sustainable designs as well as new e-scooters. They include the following: Acer has updated its Swift Go and Aspire Vero laptop lines with new Intel Core Ultra 200H series processors and sustainable designs....
From hype to habit: Where AI is headed in 2025
Remember when the world shifted from paper to computers? Or from desktops to mobile devices? We're on the cusp of a similar revolution with AI. What once felt like a futuristic, magical tool is quietly weaving itself into our daily lives. In the same way, we now...
Smartphone industry to thrive in 2025 as 5G and AI drive demand
The smartphone market is poised for a strong 2025, driven by product portfolio refreshes among leading handset manufacturers, rising consumer interest in innovative artificial intelligence (AI) features, and growing demand for and increased affordability of 5G...
Predications on the evolution of digital wallets in SA
As South Africa's fintech landscape continues to mature, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for digital-wallet adoption and innovation. Beyond traditional banking alternatives, digital wallets are emerging as sophisticated financial-management tools that address...
Fitness apps could pose privacy risks
Getting a free smoothie for exercising regularly may sound like a nice reward, but what about the privacy risks of fitness apps? Research shows that health and fitness apps collect on average 13.8 personal data points per user, with some selling it on to others, such...
Essential cybersecurity tips for SA travellers
As South Africans prepare for their year-end holiday travel, cybersecurity experts warn that excitement over holiday planning shouldn't overshadow digital safety. According to Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director of Fortinet, travellers need to be particularly...
The future of digital identity
As essential services continue to digitise at an increasing rate, there is no doubt that digital identity will remain a central focus for businesses and government entities for many months to come. By Lance Fanaroff, chief strategy officer of iiDENTIFii In many cases,...