Xiaomi is preparing to launch its Redmi 17 smartphone in South Africa, according to htxt.africa. The device is set to go on sale in the country from 11 September, with recommended pricing starting at R6 499. The report, published on 1 September 2026, indicates the launch is expected next week, marking the Chinese manufacturer's latest handset release in the South African market. No further details about the phone's specifications were provided in the report.

Moneyweb reports on the return of the Kodak camera as a retro-styled digital gadget positioned as a nostalgic digital diary. Tech journalist Nafisa Akabor, founder of Recharged.co.za, discusses the launch, examining the device's appeal to younger audiences drawn to vintage aesthetics. She also outlines what distinguishes the brand in terms of usability, highlighting how the product blends classic design with modern digital functionality to stand out in the consumer tech market.

A new affordable retailer has opened its doors in South Africa, aiming to bring everyday essentials closer to shoppers, according to The South African Biz. The outlet is described as a new type of retailer targeting cost-conscious consumers, and the report indicates that more stores are planned. Specific details about the retailer's name, ownership, locations, and exact expansion timeline were not provided in the available information.

South African customers can now place orders for the Range Rover Electric, with local pricing starting at R3.9 million, according to htxt.africa. The electric version of the luxury SUV marks Range Rover's entry into the battery-powered market in the country. Deliveries to South African buyers are expected to begin in 2027, giving early customers a considerable wait between ordering and receiving their vehicles. The announcement signals growing availability of premium electric vehicles in the South African market.

According to htxt.africa, the Online Retail in South Africa 2026 report projects that ecommerce spending in South Africa will reach R159 billion this year. The projection is presented as evidence that local online retail continues to expand even as South Africans face a tougher economic year. The blurb does not provide the report’s methodology, sector breakdown, consumer drivers, or comparisons beyond the stated R159 billion figure.

South Africa's communications regulator Icasa has opened a market inquiry into the affordability of telecoms services, examining what South Africans pay to communicate. According to TechCentral, this is the fifth such process the regulator has undertaken in under a decade, reflecting ongoing concerns about the cost of data and communication services in the country. The inquiry is expected to assess pricing across the sector and could inform future regulatory action aimed at reducing costs for consumers.