Wesley Diphoko

Editor-In-Chief, Fast Company South Africa

How SABC can win the streaming wars with SABC PLUS

Wesley Diphoko|Published

In the past I’ve suggested that SABC should create a premium version of the platform to generate revenue.

Tech Informative conversations should form part of tech delivery

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Leaders and communities often adopt technologies without fully understanding the true cost, risks and implications of embracing technology.

MOBINOMY: The evolution of mobile phones towards more economic value

Wesley Diphoko|Published

For some mobile device companies services are becoming more important than the devices themselves.

Why Steve Jobs remains unmatched in technology leadership

Wesley Diphoko|Published

"Is Steve Jobs the last great tech leader? Explore how today's tech giants fall short of his legacy.

Navigating the digital divide: protecting township communities

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Explore the challenges of digital adoption in South African townships and the urgent need for governance to protect communities from potential harm

Why do we still need humans in the digital era?

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Explore the critical role of human interaction in a world increasingly dominated by automation and digital services.

From township to tech hub: the digital transformation of South African communities

Wesley Diphoko|Published

South African townships are experiencing a digital renaissance, with entrepreneurs like Monde Ntoyanto leading the charge. This exploration of township connectivity ...

Beyond Musk: South Africa's responsible tech pioneers making real impact

Wesley Diphoko|Published

While Elon Musk's recent controversies cast shadows, South Africa's new generation of tech entrepreneurs like Katlego Maphai and Pieter de Villiers are driving positive ...

Silicon Cape is dead, long live the silicon tech startup community

Wesley Diphoko|Published

To an extent the organisation managed to connect tech entrepreneurs and venture capital firms. Importantly, the organisation developed a tech community in Cape Town. ...

Government digital transformation: the battle for technological sovereignty

Wesley Diphoko|Published

As governments worldwide embrace digital transformation, South Africa and the United States are taking different approaches to modernising their services. This analysis ...

Beyond X: why Africa needs its own neutral social media space

Wesley Diphoko|Published

As global social media platforms increasingly align with government interests, the need for a truly neutral, African-focused social media platform becomes more urgent. ...

DeepSeek: China's open-source AI challenge to Western dominance

Wesley Diphoko|Published

China's DeepSeek emerges as a formidable challenger to Western AI dominance, showcasing how innovation thrives despite restrictions. This open-source AI platform, ...

TikTok ban: a wake-up call for digital platform resilience

Wesley Diphoko|Published

The recent TikTok ban in the US reveals the fragility of digital-only platforms and raises crucial questions about the future of app ecosystems.

Celebrating South Africa's tech innovations: A look back at 2024 and ahead to rocky 2025

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Explore South Africa's technological advancements in 2024, from innovative fintech solutions like the Yoco Table to the evolution of the SABC Plus app, and discover ...

The double-edged sword of Checkers Sixty60 innovation: balancing convenience and risk

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Convenience at a cost. This article explores the human impact of rapid delivery services.

Trump Presidency: what’s in it for Elon Musk and tech

Wesley Diphoko|Updated

Explore the potential effects of a Trump presidency on Elon Musk's ventures in AI, electric vehicles and online content moderation.

The rising power of big tech leaders in politics

Wesley Diphoko|Published

As tech leaders like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos demonstrate unprecedented influence in the 2024 US elections, questions arise about their growing power and the need ...

Local transport sector faces digital revolution: from e-hailing to EVs

Wesley Diphoko|Published

As South Africa commemorates Transport Month 2024, the industry stands at a technological crossroads.

BRICS Pay: the revolutionary payment system challenging global financial dominance

Wesley Diphoko|Published

BRICS nations are developing a groundbreaking payment system, BRICS Pay, to ensure seamless cross-border transactions even if member countries face exclusion from ...

Robots are coming to shape our future

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Some technology analysts and investors have expressed disappointment for the lack of technical details about the latest products from Tesla.

TikTok is showing others how to play in Africa and region beyond US

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Even lawmakers who invite tech leaders to address their concerns are ignored.

The Future of Eye wear race has begun

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Meta has spent tens of billions of dollars on its AR hardware plans, and the company is not alone in its pursuit of wearable computing.

Apple is set to disrupt of hearing aids with its AirPodS innovation

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Medical aid companies will have to adapt to this new product, which may just become a runaway success and a new health tech product.

Cape Town wants your data to create an AI-driven city and improve service delivery

Wesley Diphoko|Published

The newly launched data strategy is designed to enable better services through evidence-led decision-making, as well as inform better planning for the future.

Return of internet boundaries as Brazil bans X

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Tech companies will have to tread carefully going forward to remain corporate citizens in other countries.