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AI demand drives sharp rise in chip prices
The artificial intelligence boom is creating winners and losers across the technology sector. Memory chip manufacturers are among the biggest beneficiaries. According to Morgan Stanley, memory chip prices have increased sixfold over the past year. Demand from AI companies continues to outstrip supply. The surge is creating challenges for manufacturers of smartphones, PCs and gaming
Toyota turns up the heat with GRMN Corolla
The standard GR Corolla was never short on performance. Toyota has now gone a step further. The company has unveiled the GRMN Corolla, a version aimed more squarely at track day enthusiasts than everyday drivers. The recipe is familiar: a little more power, less weight and fewer concessions to practicality. More power, same engine The
Prime Finally Lands in South Africa
Amazon has launched Prime in South Africa. The service costs R59 a month or R399 a year. Subscribers get free delivery, Prime Video and gaming-related benefits. The launch itself is not surprising. The timing is. Amazon entered South Africa's retail market in 2024 with the launch of amazon.co.za. Prime was notably absent. Instead, the company
Pick n Pay customers caught in data breach
Hackers accessed customer information linked to an older version of Pick n Pay's on-demand delivery service during a cyberattack. The incident affected customers who signed up for the service on or before 2022. At the time, the platform operated under the Bottles and later Asap! brands. Pick n Pay started notifying affected customers on 30
Africa Provides the Ingredients, Others Build the Cars
Africa is central to the electric vehicle story. However, it mainly supplies the minerals that power batteries rather than manufacturing the products themselves. The Democratic Republic of Congo produces much of the world's cobalt. Zambia remains a major source of copper. Zimbabwe has also become an important lithium producer. Together, these minerals place Africa at
Germany's company bike leasing boom slows, but millions are still riding
Germany's company bike leasing market is no longer growing at the pace it did a few years ago. New figures from Deloitte and cycling industry association Zukunft Fahrrad show that revenue in the sector fell by 4% to €2.8 billion in 2025, while the number of new leasing contracts declined by 5% to around 720,000.
Yoco acquires restaurant software start-up Dyner
Payments company Yoco has acquired local software start-up Dyner for an undisclosed amount, in what appears to be the company's first publicly announced acquisition Former Discovery actuaries Thalentha Ngobeni and Christopher du Plessis founded Dyner. The company develops software that helps restaurants and other small businesses manage stock, place supplier orders, track costs and oversee
Volkswagen’s Polo GTI goes electric
The Volkswagen Polo GTI is entering the electric era.Volkswagen has revealed the ID. Polo GTI, an all-electric version of its long-running hot hatch that has been part of the GTI line-up since 1998. For years, the Polo GTI served as the more affordable alternative to the Golf GTI. It built a reputation around a simple
Sixty60 pulls further ahead as Pick n Pay online momentum slows
Pick n Pay’s online grocery business remained profitable during the 2026 financial year, although growth slowed as Checkers Sixty60 continued to extend its lead in the market. In results for the 52 weeks ended 1 March 2026, Pick n Pay reported online turnover growth of 32.7%. Its asap! platform, together with PnP Groceries and its
Pepkor’s Smartphone Rental Push Is Changing the Mobile Game
Pepkor is steadily building a sizeable cellphone business in South Africa, but not in the traditional telecoms sense. Rather than competing through network infrastructure or expensive contracts, the retailer is focusing on affordability and flexible access to smartphones. The group’s latest interim results show that its mobile business is becoming less dependent on outright handset
Toyota Could Be Looking at a Smaller Lifestyle Bakkie Based on the RAV4
Toyota may finally be warming to the idea of building a smaller double-cab bakkie, with the next-generation Toyota RAV4 now being mentioned as a possible base. The discussion follows comments made by Toyota Motor North America CEO Ted Ogawa during an interview with Automotive News, where he acknowledged that there is space in the market
EV Transition Exposes South Africa’s Automotive Challenges
South Africa’s automotive industry can no longer afford to watch the global EV transition from the sidelines. Europe, China, and parts of North Africa are already expanding EV production and infrastructure. Local manufacturers, however, are still waiting for clear policy direction before making long-term investments. At Naamsa’s recent conference on new energy vehicles in Pretoria,
Why Connectivity Is Now the Weak Point in Tracking Systems
Most tracking systems rely on one basic assumption: network coverage will always remain available when needed. In South Africa, that assumption is becoming less reliable as criminals use more advanced methods to disrupt vehicle and asset tracking technologies. Signal jamming and communication interference no longer happen in isolated cases. During hijackings, cargo theft, and organised
Gautrain moves into e-hailing with new Gau Express service
The Gautrain Management Agency is reportedly planning to launch its own ride-hailing service later this year, marking a move beyond rail transport and into South Africa’s growing e-hailing market. The service, called Gau Express, is expected to launch in October through the existing Gautrain app. Commuters will reportedly be able to book rides directly from
Why Africa’s Energy Systems Cannot Rely on Generation Alone
In software systems, failures rarely happen because Most energy planning across Africa still focuses on the visible side of infrastructure generation projects, transmission corridors, and renewable rollout targets. But adding capacity does not automatically create a more stable or responsive grid. The discussion around energy in Africa often centres on infrastructure buildout: adding generation, extending
A Closer Look at Lepas and Its Place in the Market
A new name has begun to surface in South Africa’s automotive space: Lepas. Marketed as an “all-new” brand, it enters at a time when the local SUV segment is already saturated with options across multiple price points. While the branding is fresh, Lepas is not entirely independent it is part of the broader strategy of Chery,
