news

The illusion of protection - owning the security tools is not the same as being secure

Most companies believe they are protected right up until they have been breached. So why do the tools create a false sense of safety, and what closes the gap between tools and actual security? Mohammed Pochee, Cybersecurity Product Manager at Vox explains.

When AI gets it wrong: why governance can no longer be an afterthought

By Amritesh Anand, Vice President & MD – Technology Services Group at In2IT Technologies

Five disciplines, one operating view: How to stop optimising technology in silos

Reliability, delivery speed, security, cost and application experience are often managed by different teams. The customer, however, experiences only...

Banking begins where payments end

By Richard de Roos, Group Head of Payments, Standard Bank Group
NEWS

Governing AI in African markets: from principles to practice

19 October 2026

By Kadi Diallo, Head of Content for Africa Tech Festival

NEWS

Cyber risk begins long before an attack

19 October 2026

By Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus

NEWS

AI investment needs a more informed boardroom

19 October 2026

By Dhesen Ramsamy, Group Chief Technology and Data Officer, Old Mutual

NEWS

Your backups may survive while stolen credentials keep attackers inside

19 October 2026

Thought Leadership by André Kannemeyer, Technical CEO, Duxbury Networking

NEWS

Vodacom Bulls and PUMA introduce third kit exclusively for Investec Champions Cup

15 October 2026

PUMA and the Vodacom Bulls are going all out this season. Not only did they release the regular home and away kit but also introduced two Bulls training jerseys available for purchase. Today sees the introduction of a...

NEWS

OPPO South Africa launches online store for local customers

15 October 2026

After releasing the latest RENO series locally, OPPO has now launched its new online store in South Africa, giving consumers a direct and convenient way to shop for OPPO products from the brand. Available from today, the...

NEWS

AI agents can now act - Who is accountable when they get it wrong?

13 October 2026

Dr Pierre Le Roux from MOYO argues that AI agents should be treated less like traditional software and more like digital actors with clearly defined decision rights, permissions and boundaries.

NEWS

Xiaomi launches REDMI Note 17 series in South Africa with strong focus on battery life

13 October 2026

Xiaomi has unveiled its new REDMI Note 17 series in South Africa, a strong midrange smartphone range that looks set to add even more competition in a crowded market.

NEWS

AI should not make leaders think less. It should enable leaders to think further

13 October 2026

Jarmaine Lawrence-Manho, Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Canon South Africa, explores how AI can strengthen leadership by helping decision-makers challenge assumptions, identify risks, anticipate outcomes and...

NEWS

VAT Modernisation: The next test of South Africa’s digital readiness

12 October 2026

By Yolandi Esterhuizen, Director of Global Compliance: Product Management, Sage

smartphones

Motorola G37 smartphone

4 September 2026

If you only have R4k to buy a 5G smartphone, what’s a solid choice? The Motorola G37 offers decent specs that make the most of the price – up to an extent.

data storage

SanDisk Max Endurance MicroSDXC memory card 128 GB

1 September 2026

The SanDisk Max Endurance MicroSDXC memory card range serves a specific purpose: maximum longevity for continuous, heavy write cycles – exactly what you need for use in CCTV systems, security cameras, dashcams and...

car reviews

Changan Hunter Diesel – Tech Meets Toughness

31 August 2026

The Changan Hunter Diesel enters with all the muscle you’d expect, but what sets it apart is how much tech it packs into the cabin. This isn’t just a workhorse; it’s a connected command centre on wheels.

smartphones

A month with the Motorola Edge 70

24 June 2026

Slim, good looks and brains? The Motorola Edge 70 ticks all the right boxes after a month-long review period.

smartphones

Oppo Reno15 Pro 5G

16 March 2026

As a more compact upper-midrange phone, should the new Reno15 Pro be on your radar?

smartphones

Honor X9d 5G

13 February 2026

Honor’s X9d 5G arrives with a bold claim: it’s the “unbreakable AI smartphone”, promising to be a rugged outlier in a more fragile midrange market. If this device is on your shortlist, here is what you need to...

audio

Xiaomi Sound Party Bluetooth Speaker

13 January 2026

If you are looking the upgrade from your smaller portable Bluetooth speaker, Xiaomi offers something great with their new Sound Party.

4k tvs

One month with the TCL 65C6K television

9 October 2025

The 65C6K, one of TCL’s Mini LED models in their entry-range, was sent to TechSmart for testing. After spending a month with it, I came away pleasantly surprised by just how much it offers for the price.

outdoor

Puma Velocity Nitro 4 running shoes

10 September 2025

A rise in style and a drop in weight. How does the Puma Velocity Nitro 4 perform on the road?

outdoor

Adidas Adizero Boston 13 running shoes

8 August 2025

There is no doubt the Boston 13 is a shoe that benefits from, and is a benefit to, a quicker pace.

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