Technology

South Africa’s final quarter is expected to see a shopping surge as brands shift from short-term promotions to year-round engagement with consumers, capitalizing on the country’s changing shopping landscape. Customers are no longer waiting for regular sales occasions like Cyber Monday or Black Friday to make purchases as buying power rises throughout the nation’s various […]

According to new data from the FCM Consulting Q3 2024 Business Travel Report, travel managers are having difficult conversations about rising costs as business class fares rise and flights become more crowded. “Our data tells two stories,” says Bonnie Smith, GM of FCM South Africa. “Yes, travel is getting more expensive, but it’s also becoming […]

Sometimes you can check your Instagram and notice an unexpected increase or decrease in your follower count. When this happens just know you’re not alone! Instagram followers can fluctuate often, which can affect the growth of your personal brand and business. Your follower count is important because it creates trust and helps you reach a […]

Financial services organisations in Africa are continuing to fall victim to Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, according to NETSCOUT’s 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report (TIR). The report highlights Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa in particular as being hotspots for these attacks within the financial sector. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the DDoS […]

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 at cybersecurity specialists Fortinet, travellers need to be particularly vigilant about their cyber hygiene when away from home. Doros Hadjizenonos The hidden risks of holiday connectivity Whether South […]

Rideshare service provider Uber, has announced the launch of its new Courier Bakkie (pickup truck) product offering, available to both drivers and users of the Uber App. In addition, the company’s existing ‘Uber Package’ service has been rebranded as ‘Courier’ to better reflect the expanding range of transportation services provided by independent contractors via the app. […]

Technology has become an indispensable part of modern life, powering everything from personal communication to business operations. However, when the systems we rely on falter, the disruptions can be far-reaching. Data from Downdetector by Ookla, spanning Q1 to Q3 of 2024, provides a glimpse into the most significant outages of the year, highlighting how these […]

Pokemon GO has revolutionized how people engage with augmented reality games, seamlessly merging physical movement with a captivating gaming experience. Not everyone, though, wants or can walk extensively during gameplay. Therefore, this article offers tips, tools, and strategies on how to move in Pokemon GO without walking extensively – providing maximum fun without losing its […]

According to the November 2024 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile subscriptions are expected to grow significantly, from 950 million in 2023 to 1.2 billion by 2030. This indicates a consistent yearly growth rate of 4%, driven by the region’s young, energetic population and rising demand for innovative mobile services. One of […]

In an era of rapid digital transition, cybersecurity is no longer a luxury—it is a need. Vodacom Business has launched its latest cybersecurity research, titled Cybersecurity as an Imperative for Growth, which sheds light on the current condition of cybersecurity in South Africa. The analysis, commissioned in collaboration with Omdia, provides critical insights into how […]