General Tech

10 books that accurately predicted modern technology

Historically, hunter-gatherers spent their days tirelessly on the search for their next meal. Today, we are tirelessly on the hunt for the next innovative…

This is why the internet really needs green energy

The physical realities of data are far from popular conceptions of the internet as a vapourless “cloud.” Online services, especially for streaming video content,…

‘Old people are just slower’: how ageism has taken over the tech industry

“If you work in Silicon Valley, you’ll be unemployed by middle age,” reads the byline of tech writer Ted Rall’s Silicon Valley ageism report….

Game based learning and gamification are not the same thing: here’s why

Gaming based learning (GBL) is gaining popular trend in modern corporate learning. Organisations are serious about imparting continuous learning within their working space. Despite…

Digital transformation: the key contact centre focus

Customer experience is the last source of sustainable differentiation in a battle for the next generation digital consumer, and the only way for contact…

#UFOSA, disrupting banks, and 2001: A Space Odyssey: 5 Memeburn articles you loved this week

It’s been a long week, close to the end of a very long year, and you’re probably completely wrecked from trying to wrap all…

How IBM is building a smarter planet with the cloud

Most people have heard of Watson — IBM’s smart computer that famously beat the quiz show Jeopardy! back in 2011. Fewer know that Watson…

Delivering against ‘always-on’ expectations with software-defined infrastructure

We’re living in an “always-on” age, where consumers, employees and business leaders alike expect 24/7 responsiveness and availability. Keeping an IT infrastructure performing at…

Could Stellar be the answer to enable financial inclusion around the globe?

When the internet first came round in the mid-nineties, people didn’t expect to see impactful tools like open-source libraries like Wikipedia or renting sites…

7 top tips for making it as a woman in tech

As a woman with more than 17 years of work experience in the challenging and constantly evolving tech industry, I have had my fair…

3 reasons you should be wary of free WiFi

Public Wi-Fi is almost everywhere nowadays. Coffee shops, libraries and even airports have installed hotspots to feed the growing demand for ubiquitous Wi-Fi. While…

Protect yourself, protect your business: get your website’s terms and conditions in order

Does your website protect you and your business? You may have a website for your business which is an important tool as you grow…

It’s all about the tech, so quit asking me about my gender

The burning question that any female in tech is being asked at the moment is “How have you managed to cope as a female…

Why businesses should not be intimidated by data governance

Market forces are driving data awareness as businesses realise that they can derive significant value from effectively analysing data and applying the findings to…

The ethics of crowdfunding: should sites just say no to some campaigns?

The crowdfunding landscape has grown enormously. In 2014 alone, projects on Kickstarter raised US$529-million. According to Massolution’s 2015CF-Crowdfunding Industry Report, in 2014 the global…

Here’s how to bridge the gap between humans and technology adoption

Are you considered an expert at work because you are the one who always knows about the latest technologies, and are eager for your…

This is the tech that’ll help you get your office green

Going green is gaining momentum – whether it’s to save the environment, lower your building costs or get your utility bills under control, everyone…

As tech takes over, we’re not always in control of our lives

Technology has a rapid rate of change and with this comes new mechanisms for communication. Today, most people use these services to communicate on…

Deep analytics could help resolve SA’s power crisis: here’s how

Now is the ideal time for Eskom to use advanced analytics to improve decision-making and better handle South Africa’s power crisis. Eskom has always…

Here’s what you need to know about getting digital transformation right

There has been a lot of talk recently about digital transformation and how every business has to be a digital business. And it is…

5 ways technology impacted the Nigerian elections

Last Saturday (and Sunday in some parts of the country), Nigerians went to the polling stations to participate in the presidential election which was…

Error 404: Democracy Not Found — what social media tells us about the state of our culture

At a time in our world when there are more people voting for their government representatives than ever before, it’s a discomforting thought that…

Standard wank in a digital world: using someone’s likeness in video games

We love the digital space because it’s so creative and communicative. Our ability to blog, meme, post and share content through digital platforms is…

MTN Clinches SA’s Best Network Title Again – Backed by Data and R14bn Infrastructure Push

Xiaomi’s “Screens for Change” Powers Township Esports With Purpose and Mandela’s Legacy

SAVCA 2025 Industry Awards Spotlight Africa’s Most Ambitious Private Capital-Backed Innovators

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves