Mobile

Telkom LIT: zero-rated streaming on FreeMe packages

Telkom has announced Telkom LIT (don’t say “fam”), an initiative to zero-rate streaming services on selected FreeMe mobile data packages. The company confirmed that…

Update: Vodacom’s nightmare data fiasco fuels social media fire

Update: Vodacom South Africa has issued the following update to media Tuesday afternoon: Vodacom confirms that it has reimbursed customers affected by last night’s…

VAST, Showmax lets you download shows at the mall for free

Showmax users can now download and stream content for free through one of 83 VAST WiFi hotspots across South Africa, the company today announced….

To go with Rain’s LTE-A or not: a few questions to ask yourself

A general rule of thumb is that fixed-line internet connections are more reliable than wireless connectivity. But here in South Africa, fixed-line connections are…

#DataMustFall: ISPA refutes claim it will lead to higher costs for some

The #DataMustFall campaign has been one of the biggest SA stories in the past 12 months, as social media users call on mobile networks…

BBM launches DiscoverTV streaming media service for Africa

Messaging service BBM now has its own streaming video service. Dubbed DiscoverTV, the service aims to provide Africa’s 1.1-billion smartphone users with “a wide…

Wake up call: why mobile money should matter to the South African government

Speaking at The Economist Conference in Johannesburg, late 2014, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene said, “There is a perception that financial inclusion efforts will necessarily…

11 massive predictions about the future of mobile and mobile data

At this stage, telling anyone that we live in a mobile world seems more or less pointless. Our phones are hardwired into our daily…

SA set for 4G explosion and 14 other mindblowing mobile stats

Between the country’s largest network announcing plans to hike voice and data rates and finding out that the Samsung Galaxy S6 will be bafflingly…

Mobile first design: why responding to technology is imperative

Paradigms change. Sometimes they change naturally. Others need a little nudge in the right direction. Mobile first design is an example of the latter….

SMS, Facebook dominate mobile activity in 5 of Africa’s biggest economies

People speak about Africa as “the mobile continent” so frequently that it’s become a cliche. People throw the phrase around as if it explains…

Kenya’s internet access continues to experience growth

Kenya The Communications Authority of Kenya has revealed impressive data about Kenya’s internet access. According to them the number of internet users in the…

Worried about being cheated on? The mCouple app could put your mind at ease

Are you scared you’re being cheated on? Then this new app might be just what you need. While most people rely on old-fashioned private…

The digital experience needs to be about the customer

It’s a dog eat dog world in the business sector as organisations scramble to find differentiators that enable them stand out from the competition….

Apple’s reuse and recycling programme now accepts Android trade-ins

Apple has announced that its iPhone trade-in programme will now include select Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone smartphones. The trade-in programme, available both on…

SA retailers need to get to grips with location-based messaging

The retail industry is faced with the challenges of maintaining market share and profits and while international companies are fast to adopt and exploit…

Facebook introduces Analytics For Apps for cross device mobile analytics

With 1. 39 billion users per month, Facebook is officially the most populous nation on earth. In the spirit of a country, as we…

Enterprise mobile apps should be as simple and functional as their consumer equivalents

Companies that want to drive the best results from mobilising their business processes need to give their employees access to apps that are as…

Facebook introduces free payments on Messenger

Facebook has revealed that users can send money to other users using the Messenger app at no charge. Facebook Messenger payments will roll out…

In the near future mobile-only/mobile-first will be the rule, not the exception

In 2015 every website must be mobile ready because everything’s shifting mobile. What’s more, according to Ovum, one billion people will use mobile as…

M-Pesa users can now send money between Kenya and Tanzania

Mobile money service M-Pesa is usually one of the first names mentioned when it comes to revolutionary African mobile products. It has however been…

Huge number of women still don’t have access to mobile devices

A new report titled ‘Bridging the gender gap: mobile access and usage in low and middle-income countries’ by GSMA reveals that there’s still massive…

Lenovo at MWC 2025: AI-Powered Laptops, Sustainable Concepts, and a Glimpse into the Future

Smart Tech: Turning the Tide on South Africa’s Water Crisis

Celebrating Innovation: Redmi Note 14 Post-Launch Event in South Africa

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs