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South Africa Gets Ready for Next-Gen FireTV with Alexa+ Image by: Amazon Amazon’s latest FireTV lineup, featuring Alexa+, is set to bring smarter streaming, faster discovery, and new capabilities to South African viewers. While some devices are still rolling out globally, many FireTV sticks and media players are already available locally—and the new ones are…
The EV Shift: Can South Africa’s Automotive Industry Survive? The South African automotive industry is at a critical juncture. The global shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) is no longer a future concept but an urgent reality that threatens its core business model. With Europe, South Africa’s largest automotive export market, aggressively phasing out internal combustion…
Can a Fusion Reactor Be the Solution to South Africa’s Energy Problems? A Nation in the Dark South Africans have become all too familiar with candles, generators, and UPS systems as load shedding remains a daily reality. Despite promises from Eskom and government interventions, South Africa’s energy crisis persists, dragging down economic growth, investor confidence,…
Top Fibre Installation Companies in Cape Town (2025 Guide) Cape Town’s demand for reliable, high-speed internet has exploded in recent years, as businesses, remote workers, gamers, and households alike seek seamless connectivity. With multiple fibre providers rolling out networks across the Mother City, choosing the right installation company can feel overwhelming. To help you cut…
Denel’s Decline: The Future of Defense & Aerospace Tech in South Africa South Africa once held a leading position in defense and aerospace innovation, anchored by the state-owned giant Denel. From advanced artillery systems to aircraft components, Denel was the backbone of a thriving high-tech sector. However, years of corruption, financial mismanagement, and underinvestment have…
Checkers Xpress Smart Trolley: South Africa’s First Step Into Queue-Free Shopping Image credit: Shoprite group South Africans are no strangers to long supermarket queues, especially on payday weekends. Now, Checkers has unveiled the Xpress Smart Trolley, a first-of-its-kind shopping cart in South Africa designed to eliminate checkout frustration. The pilot rollout at Checkers Hyper Brackenfell…
Can a Gauteng E-Hailing Service Solve the Taxi vs Ride-Hailing Battle? For more than a decade, Gauteng has been the epicentre of South Africa’s taxi versus e-hailing conflict. Minibus taxis remain the backbone of public transport, carrying over 15 million commuters daily nationwide, while apps like Uber, Bolt, and InDrive dominate urban convenience travel. Yet,…
Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Hype or Opportunity for South African Businesses? The global manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the convergence of physical and digital technologies. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution gains momentum, one technology stands out for its game-changing potential: Digital Twins. These virtual mirrors of physical systems promise to unlock…
The Data Centre Race in South Africa South Africa has become the primary battleground for global tech giants investing in Africa’s cloud infrastructure and Data centers. Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Huawei Cloud have each launched local Data Centers — and they’re not doing it out of goodwill. The explosion of Africa’s digital…
Internet Cost in South Africa 2025 In 2025, South Africans are more connected than ever—accessing information, streaming entertainment, and powering businesses online. But amidst the proliferation of options, a critical question remains: at what actual internet cost in South Africa are we truly connecting? While telecoms aggressively market their “affordable” packages, the real picture on…
