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Hong Kong Island's towers, Victoria Harbour and Kowloon beyond, seen from Sky Terrace 428, 428 metres above sea level at the top of The Peak.
HONG KONG

What Hong Kong’s fintech infrastructure can teach South Africa about digital sovereignty

A visit to Hong Kong prompts questions about Octopus, digital identity, payment rails and who controls the infrastructure that increasingly mediates everyday life in South Africa.

  • Andile Masuku
8 min read
Vuyo Nkadimeng went from dreaming of astrophysics to leading a technology development team and building free apps in his spare time.
CAREERS

South African developer earns recognition for leadership and independent app development

Vuyo Nkadimeng went from dreaming of astrophysics to leading a technology development team and building free apps in his spare time.

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
HONOR’s Robot Phone embeds a motorised gimbal camera in a smartphone, promising smoother video and a glimpse of how AI could make mobile devices more responsive to the physical world.
TECH

From lens to robot: how HONOR is redefining the creator’s toolkit in the AI era

HONOR’s Robot Phone embeds a motorised gimbal camera in a smartphone, promising smoother video and a glimpse of how AI could make mobile devices more responsive to the physical…

  • Wesley Diphoko
3 min read
Justin Bieber and Sydney Seethal are among the celebrities and creators making wired earphones cool again in 2026.
TRENDS

Wired is the new wireless: Comeback of wired earphones

Wired earphones are making a comeback, with celebrities and TikTok turning the once-outdated accessory into one of 2026’s coolest trends.

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
7 min read
In a saturated market, why would a fintech venture into mobile services? This article explores the innovative strategies behind launching an MVNO in South Africa.
JSE LISTED

Exploring the need for MVNOs in South Africa's telecom landscape

In a saturated market, why would a fintech venture into mobile services? This article explores the innovative strategies behind launching an MVNO in South Africa.

  • Andre Hugo
4 min read
The government’s draft General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill proposes tougher penalties for illegal mining and those who finance, supply or otherwise enable illicit operations.
MINING

The future of mining is wearable: turning workforce visibility into operational excellence

Explore how the integration of wearable technology in mining is reshaping the industry, breaking the age-old trade-off between safety and productivity, and leading to operational…

  • Sifiso Tshabalala
5 min read
Explore how WhatsApp's recent price changes signal a growing dependency that threatens Africa's digital sovereignty, and discover why it's crucial for organisations to seek alternatives.
WHATSAPP

WhatsApp’s price hike is a warning about Africa’s digital sovereignty

Explore how WhatsApp's recent price changes signal a growing dependency that threatens Africa's digital sovereignty, and discover why it's crucial for organisations to seek…

  • Prof. Eldrid Jordaan
4 min read
In a significant shift for South African businesses, Meta will start charging for customer service messages on WhatsApp, creating potential challenges ahead. Discover how to adapt with effective strategies to manage costs before the changes take effect.
WHATSAPP

Meta to charge businesses for customer service on WhatsApp from October

In a significant shift for South African businesses, Meta will start charging for customer service messages on WhatsApp, creating potential challenges ahead. Discover how to…

  • Ashley Lechman
3 min read