In a significant policy shift, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in…
Government to help fund affordable internet solution for South Africa
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has announced that it will help fund the development of an affordable, alternative internet solution for low-income…
Twitter will now warn you about your mean tweets
Twitter is rolling out prompts to warn users when it detects that your replies to tweets contain potentially harmful or offensive language. This follows…
People using ‘corona’, ‘lockdown’ as passwords
Research by NordPass has found that people continue to use simple passwords, including trending words and topics, despite security advice. The password manager company…
Vodacom launches portal for jobseekers with jobs listings and free courses
Vodacom has launched an initiative to support jobseekers in South Africa, with zero-rated access to job portals, a partnership offering free courses, and tools…
Microsoft expands free digital skills training with public sector partnership
Microsoft has expanded its local digital skills training, extending the initiative through a partnership with the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA)….
South Africa gets its own NFT marketplace with Momint
South Africa has joined in on the non-fungible token (NFT) craze, with the launch of a local NFT platform called Momint. The platform aims…
SA will resume J&J COVID-19 vaccine rollout on 28 April
After a pause in the rollout of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has confirmed that South Africa will…
Oscars: Scammers using nominated films to lure victims
In the leadup to the 93rd Academy Awards, Kaspersky has found malicious sites using Oscar-nominated films to lure potential victims. According to the cybersecurity…
Cape Town launches online portal for public to submit ideas for city
The City of Cape Town has launched an online “idea management system” so that residents can share ideas about challenges faced by the city….
OneDayOnly ODOmeter: How online shopping in South Africa changed after first lockdown
The latest OneDayOnly ODOmeter, which surveys locals to identify trends and behaviours, has released its findings on how online shopping priorities changed after the…
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