As we enter the 2026 academic year, the conversation around educational technology has fundamentally shifted. For schools, universities and government departments across the globe, the challenge is no longer just about putting a laptop on every desk, it is about ensuring that every device serves as a bridge to future-ready skills in an AI-driven economy….
As South African consumers navigate rising living costs and persistent economic pressure, loyalty programmes have evolved from “nice-to-have” perks into essential value engines. Thabiso Msimanga, Head of Customer at X, Bigly Labs by Dis-Chem. Image supplied At the same time, fintech innovation, real-time data and AI-powered retail technology are converging to reshape what loyalty looks…
Pick n Pay has issued a stark warning to investors, revealing that its headline loss per share for the 2026 financial year is expected to widen by more than 20% compared to the previous year. The announcement sent the retailer’s share price into a tailspin, dropping 9% in early Johannesburg trading. Read: iPhone 17e to…
LPWAN works at scale. Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to innovation labs or pilot projects. Across utilities, logistics, manufacturing and the public sector, AI-driven systems are increasingly being used to predict failures, optimise resource usage and automate operational decision-making. Yet as many organisations are discovering, AI initiatives rarely fail because of algorithms or processing…
The fourth episode of TechCentral’s electric motoring show, Watts & Wheels, covers a packed news agenda, two vehicle reviews and an in-depth look at the 2026 South African Car of the Year semi-finalists. The episode opens with the latest EV news, including fresh import duty statistics from Donald MacKay of XA Global Trade Advisors and…
In a significant step toward the scaling of autonomous transport, Chinese robotaxi operator Pony AI has officially commenced commercial production of a driverless vehicle in partnership with its backer, Toyota Motor. The company announced on Monday that the first unit of a planned 1,000 all-electric Toyota bZ4X compact crossovers has rolled off the assembly line…
Safer Internet Day educates children, parents, educators and stakeholders about the risks associated with the online space. (Image source: 123RF) This year’s Safer Internet Day (SID) comes amid heightened interest in the development of tailor-made laws to combat social media harms, with Australia’s Online Safety Amendment serving as an example. Commemorated globally on the second…
Wiocc Group’s Joshua Smythwood The acquisition by Open Access Data Centres (OADC) of seven facilities belonging to NTT Data (previously Dimension Data) is a sign of a broader market trend, reflected both locally and internationally, which will lead to further consolidation in the data centre infrastructure market. Speaking to TechCentral at a ribbon-cutting event held…
YouTube sensation Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson is expanding his business empire into financial services. Through his holding company, Beast Industries, Donaldson has officially acquired Step, a fintech platform specifically designed to provide banking and investment tools to young people. Read: iPhone 17e to retain $599 entry price with major internals boost While the financial terms of…
Xiaomi unveils REDMI Note 15 Series. (Image: Xiaomi) Xiaomi South Africa has today announced the launch of the REDMI Note 15 Series, comprising three models: REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G, REDMI Note 15 Pro and REDMI Note 15. Defined by REDMI Titan Durability, the line-up highlights long-lasting battery performance, reinforced drop resistance and enhanced dust…
