Rapid innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables have raised questions about the role of the smartphone in the future technology ecosystem. But even with the rise of new connected devices in the home, school, car and office, smartphones look set to retain their position as the hub through which people…
Giving cards, flowers and chocolates for Valetine’s Day is a tradition that stretches back hundreds of years. But these days, our smartphones offer a range of new ways to be thoughtful and share love. TCL looks at some ways you can use digital technology, especially your Android phone, to be romantic on 14 February. 1. Sharing…
Banks can no longer ignore prepaid AML risks If prepaid AML fails, consumers pay the price Consumers pay the price for banks’ prepaid blind spots By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply Like all times of the year when consumer spending surges, Valentine’s Day is a red-letter day for financial criminals. Romance fraud,…
BY: TANA MALINGA Kagiso buzzed with energy as young people from across the West Rand gathered at Kagiso Hall for the two-day Youth Tech Expo. Hosted by the Gauteng Department of e-Government, the event aimed to equip youth with essential digital skills and connect them to career opportunities in the fast-growing digital economy. The expo…
Few technologies have generated as much excitement in financial services as artificial intelligence (AI). In compliance and financial crime, the conversation has been relentless. AI as the answer to scale, cost pressure, talent shortages and ever-more sophisticated criminal behaviour. Yet as we move into 2026, a more honest picture is emerging. AI has delivered real…
Image courtesy of TCL Don’t panic if your Android phone is feeling slow and unresponsive, it might not be necessary to trade it in for a new model. A few simple tweaks, fixes and behaviour changes can often restore smoother, more reliable performance. TCL suggests some quick tips for restoring your Android device’s performance if…
By Christo Wessels, MediaTek’s Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa As we begin the year, smartphones and connected devices are poised to become smarter, faster and environmentally friendly. The sensors that surround you at home and work, the devices you wear and carry, and the latest artificial intelligence (AI) tools will start blending together into an ambient network that…
Cape Town, South Africa RelyComply partners with Ozow, one of South Africa’s leading payment innovators, to simplify and secure the onboarding process for merchants, enabling thousands of businesses to start transacting with confidence. Staying ahead of fraud in a fast-changing landscape South Africa’s payment landscape has undergone significant changes, with account-to-account, mobile, and voucher payments…
By James Saunders, Co-founder and CTO at Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply Tool sprawl has become a major challenge for financial services institutions (FIs) after years of buying disparate, single-function Regulatory Technology (RegTech) solutions. Today, many compliance teams are struggling with siloed data and inefficient workflows because of the lack of integration across tech stacks that have…
Image by: TCL With smartphone prices expected to soar this year due to high RAM costs, many South Africans may consider buying a second-hand or refurbished device rather than a new one. A preloved device can offer you solid performance and a long lifespan at a lower cost than a brand-new device. It is better…
