BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen Car manufacturers in South Africa are finding it difficult to plan their production lines for future demand because government policy on new energy vehicles (NEVs) remains obscure. BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen told journalists in Johannesburg on Wednesday that the company’s exports of NEVs…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a novelty for South Africans. In fact, it is rapidly becoming a practical tool woven into everyday life. According to a new study from Google and research agency Ipsos, 70% of South African adults have already used AI chatbots to upskill themselves, which is 25 percentage points higher than the…
National Gambling Board data shows about R1.5 trillion was wagered in SA’s gambling industry in 2024–2025. South Africans are diverting money they are supposed to spend on groceries to try their luck on online gambling. This is one of the biggest findings from a study conducted by Durban-based market research firm Trade Intelligence. The online…
Bonolo Sebolai, head of fraud at TymeBank. The Remote Access Trojan (RAT) attack is one of the fastest growing and most dangerous scams targeting South African consumers, warns Bonolo Sebolai, head of fraud at TymeBank. A RAT is malicious software that allows a fraudster to remotely control a person’s phone or computer. According to TymeBank,…
This year, Huawei South Africa is celebrating 25 years of being part of the country’s technology journey. Over the past quarter of a century, Huawei South Africa has grown alongside the digital landscape, supporting how people connect, work, create and live through technology. From building the networks that keep our country connected to designing consumer…
The iCAUR V23 New energy vehicle brand iCAUR will enter the South African market with an initial network of 20 dealerships, aiming to establish a national footprint from day one as it prepares to launch its first models in the coming months. The dealership roll-out, announced ahead of the brand’s official market entry, will see…
Some governments may in future enforce restrictions, tax implications, or bans on Bitcoin usage, warn experts. As global economic pressures persist and digital innovation reshapes financial infrastructure, Bitcoin has emerged in South Africa not only as an investment asset but increasingly as a practical financial tool. From individual savers hedging against currency uncertainty, to merchants…
Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa As Chinese car manufacturers rapidly expand their presence in South Africa, scrutiny is growing over the nature of their investments – and whether they are delivering meaningful gains in jobs, skills development and local value-chain participation. There is a distinct shift in the country’s automotive investment landscape – from established Western…
South African media has been saturated with Starlink coverage for months. Every ministerial statement, every regulatory development, every parliamentary objection becomes headline news. Yet amid this relentless coverage, a curious question emerges: why Starlink specifically? The regulatory challenges facing Elon Musk’s satellite service aren’t unique. Major global technology companies have long navigated South Africa’s broad-based…
When South Africa hosted the G20 Summit recently, its hospitality sector welcomed the world and showcased how technology is transforming guest experiences. With its travel and tourism sector projected to have reached a milestone of 1.9 million jobs last year, hotels, resorts, and conference venues are no longer relying solely on service and setting. They’re…
