Author: Staff Writer
The first-generation S60 debuted in 2000, introducing Volvo’s new design language, sportier driving dynamics, and cutting-edge safety features. With nearly 600,000 units produced, it became a global success, challenging perceptions of what a Volvo could be. The S60 R set a new benchmark for Volvo performance, a spirit that continues today in the T8 Recharge plug-in hybrids. 2025 is a significant year for the 60 series of the Volvo lineup, with the original S60 sedan celebrating its 25th anniversary. Unveiled in 2000, the svelte, Peter Horbury-designed executive sedan combined Volvo’s signature safety with a more driver-focused appeal, taking the fight…
High-potential tech startups supported by Telkom FutureMakers and Aions Creative Technology are gaining the operational support, strategic insight and hands-on mentoring needed to move beyond survival mode and into scalable, investable growth. “This partnership is about cultivating a new generation of scalable, investable tech businesses,” says Tshepo Phetla, Head of Business Development at Telkom. “We’re seeing first-hand how the right interventions can fuel success, especially for young, black and women-led enterprises.” Unlike traditional investors, Aions embeds itself in the businesses it supports. From refining go-to-market strategies to strengthening back-end infrastructure, its approach is focused on long-term value creation, not quick…
Jacaranda FM is proud to announce the return of its award-winning women’s empowerment campaign, Her Perfect Pitch, for its fourth consecutive year. With a powerful new theme, Unlock the Next Level, this initiative continues to spotlight inspiring, women-led businesses across South Africa, offering them the exposure, mentorship, and support to achieve real business growth. Launched to coincide with Women’s Month, Her Perfect Pitch 2025 invites female entrepreneurs to enter for a chance to win R500 000 worth of advertising on Jacaranda FM, a comprehensive package that includes the conceptualisation, professional production, and creation of a dedicated radio advert, alongside extensive digital amplification across Jacaranda FM’s platforms.…
Huawei South Africa has opened applications for the highly anticipated 2025 edition of the Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme, set to take place from 27 to 29 August in Johannesburg. Now in its fourth year, this flagship programme is designed for women entrepreneurs and professionals who are building businesses and actively looking for ways to grow, adapt and lead in a digital world. As artificial intelligence and digital technology reshape industries, this three-day experience offers women the tools, insights and networks to stay competitive, and scale with confidence. This year’s theme, TechHERpreneur: Where Innovation Meets Ambition, highlights the…
South Africa’s new Digital News Transformation Fund has announced the appointment of its inaugural Board, comprised of a diverse group of respected media leaders. The Board is tasked with steering South Africa’s new R114 million initiative to strengthen the country’s qualifying independent publishers, including community and local-language outlets. The Fund is a partnership between Google and the Association of Independent Publishers (AIP), independently administered by Tshikululu Social Investments. The inaugural Board will provide strategic direction, ensure transparent governance, and uphold the Fund’s public interest mandate as it prepares to launch its first call for proposals in August. The appointment of…
This year marks a major milestone for iStore, South Africa’s dedicated Apple Premium Partner, as it celebrates two decades of retail excellence. Since opening its doors in 2005, iStore has had a deep passion for bringing the very best of Apple to all South Africans in a way that Apple intended – the best possible customer experience and a “best in world” Apple environment. Customer experience is the DNA of Apple, and from Day 1, iStore has passionately endeavored to extend that Apple experience into our customers’ hands. As much as Apple products ensure customers can get the most out…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the availability of its latest foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (Galaxy Z7 series), and its new Galaxy Watch8 series. Galaxy Z Fold7 brings Galaxy advancements together and broadens their scope, delivering the Ultra experience in the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet. It offers immersive, high-octane performance on an expansive screen, empowering you to game, stream, connect and create all at once. Galaxy’s true AI companion experience has also been optimised for the foldable format, enabling fluid interactions across more apps and the larger screen. And…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has uncovered that board members at the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (merSETA) were paid a staggering R6.29 million in the 2023/24 financial year, with the chairperson alone earning R924,000, making it one of the most expensive boards in the SETA system. Matlhodi Maseko MP, DA Spokesperson on Higher Education, stated: “This is a blatant misuse of public funds. While students struggle with NSFAS delays and unemployment, politically connected individuals are enriching themselves through inflated SETA salaries.” The DA can confirm that Gwede Mantashe’s son was set to be deployed to this board before the party intervened to expose the ANC’s cadre…
DFA is nearing the completion of the first phase of its national network upgrade and future-proofing project and has begun installing new services and migrating existing customer services onto this upgraded infrastructure from July 2025. This upgrade, which started in 2023 and has cost in excess of R800 million to date, comes at a time when South Africa is seeing a rapid evolution in technology adoption. This evolution is driving demand for faster, more robust and scalable fibre networks. “While we’ve experienced challenges as a result of increased service interruptions and some infrastructure fatigue in recent years, this ongoing investment…
Children today are surrounded by digital devices from birth, and many can’t imagine life without them. Kaspersky research* findings show that 40% of children surveyed from South Africa would like to become bloggers in the future. The seriousness of their intentions is evidenced by the fact that 23% of them are already developing their own blog or working on content for the future. A dream of becoming popular is appealing for young people – 38% of children surveyed locally named it when explaining their wish to become a blogger. 46% of young respondents said that they simply enjoy creating video…