Mesh vs repeaters vs extenders: what’s the difference?

You can have a blazing-fast fibre line and still struggle with buffering, laggy Zoom calls, or “no signal” in the back bedroom. That’s because fibre is only the internet pipe coming into your home - what really determines your day-to-day experience is how well that...

A smarter way to cool homes this summer

With summer temperatures climbing, South African households face a familiar dilemma: how to stay cool without the electricity bill skyrocketing. For many, the default strategy is to run the air conditioner at full blast until the room is freezing, then switch it off...

Streaming trends to watch in 2026

New formats, viewing behaviours and industry moves are setting the scene for the year ahead, writes Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa. Every new year brings a fresh wave of predictions about where streaming is headed, with experts peering into their crystal...

Fintech drives financial wellness through responsible BNPL

As economic pressure mounts and the cost of living continues to rise, South Africans are seeking new ways to balance their monthly budgets without falling deeper into debt. Within this landscape, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) models are rapidly reshaping how consumers...

Chicken Licken now available on Uber Eats

Customers in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Midrand, Durban, Cape Town and Bloemfontein can now get Chicken Licken delivered through the Uber Eats app. Founded in the South of Johannesburg, Chicken Licken is the largest non-American-owned fried chicken franchise in the...

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What is your car worth?

There are many factors that determine the value of a vehicle. If you're wondering what your car is worth, there is no one answer that could apply to every vehicle. Co-founders of new online auction platform auction.co.za, share their advice on the ins and outs of...

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