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Millions of Twitter users, including top celebrities and sports stars, are without access to the microblogging site. The application which allows BlackBerry to tweet…
Major investment could see Personera going global
Technology platform Personera has announced a US$1.4-million Series A round of venture capital from Hasso Plattner Ventures Africa (HPVA), the South African subsidiary of…
Retailers missing out on video to increase sales
The research is out: Using videos effectively don’t only up the number of conversions on your retail site – they actually reduce the rate…
Facebook drives social media advertising globally
Social networks are steadily increasing the amount of share in online spending on advertising in the United States. The latest report from eMarketer, shows…
Exclusive: Major int’l VC stealthily buying into SA eCommerce sites
A major US$3.5-billion New York-based hedge fund headed by investor Lee Fixel has been quietly buying up some major eCommerce properties in South Africa…
Toodu: Managing tasks while networking online
Picture having your to do list completed for you, while networking at the same time with professionals who can help you sort it. It’s…
7 things you should know before launching your startup
Startups are a tricky business to get right and it’s clear why most fail. For Henk Kleynhans, knowing how to price his product correctly…
How much ‘lobola’ is Kate Middleton worth?
Kate Middleton’s marriage to Prince William royal wedding in the UK is set to receive a local gift: Lobola, a Southern African wedding custom,…
Samsung launches an upgraded Galaxy Tab
Samsung’s new version of its tablet computer with a larger screen of 10.1 inches has been launched. Four months after its first Galaxy Tab,…
Nokia chooses Windows Phone 7 OS for smartphones
In a dramatic break from the past, Nokia and Microsoft have banded together in the fast-growing smartphone marke to offer Windows Phone 7 as…
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