AI takes flight at FlySafair
Low-cost carrier FlySafair has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline its operations and improve its travel experience. FlySafair welcomes 9-million passengers onboard every year. "Running an airline means constant innovation, and innovation to me means...
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 these...
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...
Bolt partners with AA to train drivers on road safety
Bolt hosted a road safety training session for its drivers at its Driver Engagement Centre in Randburg as part of its global safety campaign. Facilitated by experts from the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) Bolt’s emergency button provider, the session...
Road users urged to take up a tag to reduce toll congestion
As changes to several banking systems come into effect, the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is encouraging road users to obtain a tag ahead of the festive season holidays to assist in reducing congestion at the busy toll plazas across the country. “The...
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...
Don’t let FOMO compromise your security on Black Friday
Consumers are shoring up their cash for Black Friday on 29 November, which is expected to generate more in sales than last year’s figure of R26,6-billion. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the US shopping tradition arriving in South Africa and retailers are...
Be on the alert for cybercriminals when shopping online
As November ushers in the start of the holiday shopping and spending season, it also unfortunately signals an increase in cybercrimes. As a result, it is critical for shoppers to be extra vigilant to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. Chris Boxall, FNB’s head of card...
MTN debuts affordable 5G smartphone
MTN South Africa has launched its 5G-enabled smartphone, MTN Icon 5G, designed to provide customers with faster and more reliable communication on the MTN network. The MTN Icon 5G is available from R219 pm x 36-momths on Core price plan, inclusive of 1GB anytime data...
Libraries and the transformative power of storytelling
In a world increasingly dominated by digital distractions, the art of storytelling fosters connection and serves to preserve our culture and shared heritage, writes Chris de Beer, director at the Qualibooks Group. Storytelling is important for a number of reasons....
The true cost of Africa’s counterfeit electrical goods trade
Financial pressures in South Africa and across Africa have led to a surge in demand for cheaper products, creating a lucrative market for counterfeiters. This has even extended to electrical goods which have infiltrated between 40% to 80% of markets on the continent,...