Electric momentum: Can SA finally shift gears?

As South Africa's new energy vehicle (NEV) market continues its rapid growth, the next challenge may no longer be affordability, but consumer confidence in the long-term economics of ownership, according to Investec Sustainable Solutions. South Africa's NEV market has...

Solar’s engineering challenge shifts to everyday energy use

The easing of load shedding has changed what South African households need from solar systems, shifting the engineering focus from emergency backup towards using solar and battery capacity more effectively during normal daily operation. This is according to Martin du...

AI without morals a weapon in the hands of the youth

While headlines worldwide warn of growing threats to humanity from rogue AI agents and those using it as a means to harm others, youth development organisation Afrika Tikkun cautions about the risks of a young generation using AI without a firm moral compass to guide...

The role of AI in democratising access to justice

The South African Constitution recognises access to justice as a fundamental human right. But in reality, most South Africans lack access to the legal advice they need to protect themselves and their loved ones, writes Michael Visser, head of services at My AI Lawyer....

Viu gets SABC rights

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has signed a license agreement with global over-the-top (OTT) video service Viu, operated by PCCW Media and Vuclip. Through the partnership, Viu gains exclusive digital rights to selected SABC titles, as well as a...

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New LG V40 THINQ is ideal for content creators

The LG V40 THINQ, selling at R13 000.00 - R16 000.00 at the time of writing, is trying to live up to high expectations and, in my opinion, is moving in the right direction. There are many new and positive features in the LG V40 THINQ, including: Good quality picture...

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How to not get hacked

Gone are the days when we could live in peace believing that as low-profile individuals, we were unlikely to draw the attention of hackers. Any information shared or stored online is now prized by cyber criminals, many of whom make big money targeting ordinary...

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