The Hidden Cost of Downtime: the Hours Entrepreneurs Never Get Back

SMEs are widely recognised as a critical engine of the economy. Yet, behind that contribution is an invisible cost that rarely gets measured: the time entrepreneurs lose to inefficient, unreliable or overly complex technology.

The Rise of the No-IT Nation: Why Mzansi’s SMEs can’t Afford Old Ways of Working

South African SMEs are ditching complex IT setups for smarter, integrated solutions. But without the right foundation, AI investment stalls. The future belongs to businesses that build for simplicity, security and performance.

How SMEs can build AI-ready businesses starting with the right technology foundation

South African SMEs are embracing AI, but without the right technology foundation, ambition outpaces reality. True AI-readiness starts with tackling legacy systems, cybersecurity risks, and building for performance, simplicity, and security.

The iPhone game-changer everyone is talking about

You know that frustration of wanting the latest iPhone but not wanting to deal with the usual hassles? The long waits, the upfront costs, the complicated payment plans with hidden fees. iStore just figured out what we’ve all been waiting for, and it’s changing how people think about buying Apple products.

Inside iStore's intimate 20th anniversary celebration

Against the backdrop of a golden Sandton sunset, iStore marked its 20-year journey from humble startup to South Africa’s premier tech destination. Hosted at their flagship Sandton Drive store, the celebration blended intimate reunion vibes with spectacular skyline views and live music. 

The one store that made Apple cool in South Africa

From its first V&A Waterfront store in 2005 to 41 locations nationwide, iStore has spent 20 years transforming South Africa’s tech culture—launching Apple firsts, empowering communities through iSchoolAfrica, and setting the standard for service and innovation.