Satellite tech to track unregistered rooftop solar

Even professionally fitted, well-maintained, and technically sound private solar installations may soon be disconnected or heavily fined by municipalities or utility provider Eskom if the correct paperwork is not in order, warns a solar expert. “Eskom and government...

Outdated tech could cost you in safety

South Africa is in the process of transitioning away from 2G and 3G cellular networks, with a full switch-off targeted for the end of December 2027. While the aim is to free up spectrum for faster and more efficient 4G and 5G services, there are unintended...

Fedhasa welcomes SA’s online visa system

The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa) has welcomed the recent announcement by the Department of Home Affairs that South Africa’s first online instant visa system, incorporating advanced “selfie-based” biometric technology, will go live this...

SA payments on the brink of a new era

In just a few years, South Africa’s payments landscape has undergone a profound transformation. Driven by rapid technological advancement, evolving consumer behaviour, regulatory momentum, and the digital acceleration sparked by the pandemic, payments are no longer...

LG expands XBoom lineup

LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its expanded line-up of its XBoom audio product. The XBoom name has always stood for powerful sound in a festive environment, which has contributed to its 35% global market share among mini components and all-in-one audio categories....

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Pay it forward with uKheshe

South African startup Jini Guru has launched uKheshe, a smartphone app and QR card that will make it easy for South Africans to pay it forward in everyday situations. Whether you want to tip your car guard, pay your gardener or help someone in need, uKheshe makes it...

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Black Friday guide for safe shopping

With Black Friday fast approaching and Black Friday mania already in full swing, shoppers looking for a bargain are reminded to be mindful of the old adage, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". While there will be great bargains available, many...

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Vox launches Green Week

Vox is kicking off Green Week with clearance sale style offers for home users and businesses alike and will run from today (19 November). The Green Week clearance sale includes limited specials ranging from Vox LTE mobile data to FTTB, voice, telephony packages, as...

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MTN adds Huawei Mate 20 Pro

MTN customers can now get Huawei Mate 20 Pro from R799 per month on MTN Made for Me S plan. MTN Made for Me plans give customers the flexibility to customise the selected base plan with voice, data or combination of Bundles including a once off 14GB Entertainment Pass...

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FNB enables home sales in the app

FNB has launched a new digital innovation on the nav» Home functionality that enables FNB customers to securely list and sell their homes privately to buyers who most likely qualify for a Home loan, while saving costs associated with the process. "With over 8-million...

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