266 Amazon’s Robert Koen. Esa Alexander/Reuters Amazon has rolled out an image-based shopping feature called Amazon Lens to South African customers, allowing users to search for products using photos, screenshots or barcodes…
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EU accelerates Iris2 launch to counter Starlink dominance
214 EU commissioner for defence and space Andrius Kubilius. Lehtikuva/Markku Ulander The EU’s multi-orbit array of 290 satellites known as Iris2 should be able to start initial communication services in 2029, marking…
Human behaviour, not AI, will determine who wins in 2026
185 As global organisations race to embed AI, redesign operating models and introduce new digital capabilities, South African enterprises are confronting a more complex reality. The technology exists, the ambition is high,…
Telecoms industry drags home affairs minister to court
164 ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi Mobile industry lobby group the Association for Comms & Technology (ACT) has filed an application with the high court in Pretoria to have regulations introduced by home…
South African cloud market set to top R100-billion by 2029
171 South Africa’s cloud services market is expected to more than double over the next four years, surpassing R100-billion by 2029 as enterprises continue shifting workloads off legacy infrastructure despite mounting pressure…
Arctic Wolf expands leading Security Operations Warranty to South Africa
231 Arctic Wolf, a global leader in security operations, has announced the expansion of its security operations warranty, the industry’s most comprehensive cybersecurity solution warranty, to eligible customers in South Africa. This…
The changing state of fintech
223 For years, fintech sold the story of rebels versus incumbents, speed versus bureaucracy and apps versus banks. That era is over. In 2026, fintech isn’t the disruptor on the edge of…
Meta, TikTok, YouTube to stand trial on youth addiction claims
202 Meta Platforms, TikTok and YouTube will face courtroom scrutiny this week over allegations that their platforms are fuelling a youth mental health crisis, as a debate about kids’ screen time enters…
Why Elon Musk’s Starlink is a ‘hard no’ for me
223 The author, Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi I used to like Elon Musk – a lot. I also used to admire him for what he’s been able to achieve at his…
Discovery thinks AI can make you a better driver
246 Discovery Insure CEO Robert Attwell Can artificial intelligence help you drive better and avoid accidents on the road? Discovery Group thinks so. Discovery Insure’s new Vitality Drive Advanced Driving Instructor (ADI)…