Author: Staff Writer
With the recently launched Galaxy S26 series, Samsung unveiled a breakthrough feature that is set to change the way users experience privacy on their phones. Building on decades of display innovation, the AI(artificial intelligence)-powered Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces the mobile industry and world’s first built-in Privacy Display[1] – a revolutionary technology that protects personal information at a pixel level. As the slimmest Ultra yet[2], the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not just engineered for performance and design excellence. It is designed for real-life scenarios. In a country where mobile phones are the gateway to banking, business, healthcare, and connection, Privacy…
The Vodacom Foundation, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Education, has invested R2million in the School of Excellence model at Usizolwethu Special Needs School in Daveyton, empowering learners with intellectual disabilities through technology and digital skills. This landmark initiative strengthens Vodacom’s commitment to inclusive, quality education and demonstrates the transformative power of public-private partnerships in addressing systemic challenges in South Africa’s education. The School of Excellence is a core pillar of Vodacom’s comprehensive, multi-layered education ecosystem, launched in 2019 in support of the government’s Education Vision 2030. This integrated strategy aligns with the government’s ambition to promote academic excellence…
Today, Vodacom launched the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator at Vodacom World in Johannesburg, welcoming 98 young professionals from across Africa to develop commercially viable business solutions aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a three-time Top Employer and consistent top-ranked participant in the prestigious global programme since 2023, Vodacom is leveraging its participation to strengthen its talent pipeline, foster a culture of innovation, and equip high-potential young professionals with the skills and opportunities to drive sustainable business solutions. “This programme embodies what Vodacom stands for, which is empowering people to innovate…
n a quiet corner of the South African construction sector, Nzwalo Investments (Lumacon) is serving as a case study for the future of technical work. While global industry reports often treat gender diversity as a numerical target to be met, Lumacon has built a culture where nearly 80% of the organisation is female. And now it is a high-performance engineering firm where technical mastery happens to wear a different face. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the stories of three women at different career markers – a senior leader, a project manager, and a junior engineer – reveal a shift…
iStore, South Africa’s only Apple Premium Partner, has announced the launch of MacBook Neo, an all-new Mac designed to bring powerful Apple silicon performance to more customers than ever before. Starting from R11 999, MacBook Neo combines Apple silicon performance, a colourful aluminium design and a brilliant 13-inch Liquid Retina display — making it ideal for students, professionals, and small businesses. Available in four vibrant colours, MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro chip, delivering fast performance for everyday tasks such as managing spreadsheets, editing photos, streaming content and running business applications. With up to 16 hours of battery life, MacBook…
Axiz, the leading value-added distributor in sub-Saharan Africa, has launched its 2026 Graduate Programme in collaboration with SUSE, a global leader in enterprise open-source solutions. The strategic collaboration combines Axiz’s established distribution reach with SUSE’s enterprise-grade, open-source technologies and training expertise to develop production-ready ICT professionals for the regional market. The 2026 cohort will begin a 12-month structured development cycle in mid-February, specifically engineered to produce specialists in enterprise Linux, cloud-native infrastructure and cybersecurity. This initiative addresses a critical market mismatch: the high demand for cloud and DevOps professionals versus the shortage of practical, workplace-ready experience among graduates. Sustaining the…
iStore, South Africa’s only Apple Premium Partner, has announced that iPhone 17e is now available for pre-order, giving customers a more affordable way to experience iPhone. Customers can purchase iPhone 17e from R14 599, or from only R7 099 when trading in their current iPhone through iStore’s trade-in programme. With market-leading trade-in offers, flexible upgrade options and added protection included, iStore continues to offer the most value when upgrading to iPhone. More ways to get the new iPhone 17e at iStore: iStore offers some of the highest trade-in values in South Africa, helping customers pay significantly less for their new iPhone.…
The trailer and poster for “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” are now available to download and share. The original R-rated action-comedy from 20th Century Studios will debut 27 March, streaming exclusively on Disney+ internationally. “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” stars Vince Vaughn, James Marsden, Eiza González, Keith David, Jimmy Tatro, Stephen Root, Lewis Tan, Ben Schwartz, Emily Hampshire, and Arturo Castro, and is written and directed by BenDavid Grabinski, produced by Andrew Lazar, p.g.a., and executive produced by Richard Middleton and Vanessa Humphrey. The film is a hilarious, stylized, R-rated action-comedy about two gangsters and the woman they love trying to survive…
Huawei released a series of all-scenario U6 GHz products today at MWC Barcelona 2026 to help carriers unlock the full potential of 5G-A and set the stage for a seamless transition to 6G. The company also launched enhanced AI-Centric Network solutions that will help carriers prepare for the agentic era by enabling intelligent services, networks, and network elements (NEs). Huawei is also showcasing its SuperPoD cluster for the first time outside China, which they have created to offer “a new option for the intelligent world”. The theme of Huawei’s booth for this year’s conference is “Advancing All Intelligence”, reflecting the…
Otinga, a new AI-powered innovation partner for enterprise businesses, has officially launched with a clear mission: to help organisations run impactful, practical and scalable innovation programmes that deliver measurable business value. Built for large enterprises navigating constant disruption, Otinga helps organisations move beyond “innovation theatre” and into structured, outcomes-driven innovation. Through AI-powered hackathons, innovation challenges and human-centred programmes, Otinga enables businesses to unlock internal creativity, align innovation to strategy, and turn ideas into real business outcomes. “We believe innovation should not feel chaotic or disconnected from the business,” said Francois van der Merwe, Founder and CEO of Otinga. “People are…