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Cape Town women ‘assaulted’ by Uber driver, ‘threatened’ by SAPS

Update: Upon request for comment, Uber’s representatives sent Memeburn the following statement. We are deeply committed to the safety of all who use the…

UberEATS doughnut promo in Cape Town, Joburg causes mild Twitter frenzy

Today marks National Doughnut Day in the United States, but the likes of Uber South Africa also see cause for celebration. Across the Atlantic,…

Parliament takes swipe at Jacob Zuma, ANC through WiFi hotspot names

We know that politicians often mock and chastise one another in Parliament through points of order and the like, but what about WiFi hotspots?…

Coconuts: Cape Town entrepreneurs feud on Facebook after ‘blatant’ foul play

We’ve been giving avocados stick this month on Memeburn, but today, we’re looking at two coconut-orientated Cape Town startups locked in a social and…

Ukraine, Russia fight on Twitter using Benedict Cumberbatch, Simpsons GIFs

Before the internet, countries took to the battlefield to settle differences. While Russia and Ukraine are actively sparring over details of their territories, both…

#Covfefe: Twitter deciphers Trump’s unfinished tweet

Update, 12.32pm: US President Donald Trump has deleted the tweet, and posted a response. Who can figure out the true meaning of “covfefe” ??? Enjoy!…

Google will give $2 for every $1 you donate in fight against Ebola

Google has just announced a “public giving” initiative that hopes to raise US$7.5-million in donations in order to support the many international non-profits currently…

Vodacom reports data usage increase in its interim results

The average volume of data that is consumed per smartphone on Vodacom’s network has jumped by 55.4 % to 336 MB/month year on year…

Cell C just pissed off the wrong people, massive banner ad sparks big laughs on Twitter [Update]

One of South Africa’s major telecom firms is starting the weekend on a bad foot. A massive billboard stating that the network operator is “the…

Google knows you’re surprisingly easy to phish, it wants to change that

How safe are you online? You’re not the kind of person who’d fall for a phishing scam right? I mean you’d have to be…

Marvel is forcing Google to reveal the leaker of the ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ trailer

Late last month, the trailer for the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron was leaked, forcing Marvel to release an official teaser trailer shortly thereafter….

Weekly Roundup #5: Gloo acquisition, Facebook Ebola donation, Amazon’s Echo and Transparent cars

Welcome to our Weekly Roundup, our weekly podcast that discusses tech trends, innovation and news. Joining this podcast edition is almost everyone from the…

This is what happens when a homeless man walks through Cape Town for 4 hours [Video]

A recent video of a woman walking though New York enduring ten hours of constant harassment has seemed to have inadvertently sparked a meme….

9 graphs that will give you new insight into Africa’s thriving mobile landscape

We love graphs. They are colourful, digestible and usually provide interesting, insightful data. Below are a couple of charts provided by GSMA’s latest report…

Facebook launches campaign against Ebola, including ‘Donate Now’ button

Together with global NGOs, Facebook has just announced three new ground-breaking initiatives in fight against the deadly Ebola virus that’s been responsible over 13…

Wirelurker virus discovered, ‘heralds new era’ for Apple software attacks

Reports of a new trojan-like malware being pushed around could spell real danger for Apple users, both mobile and desktop. The so-called Wirelurker has…

Lyft accuses former COO of stealing confidential documents for Uber

The two giants in the transportation industry, Lyft and Uber, are at war. The latest salvo has seen the former taking its recently departed…

Die Antwoord’s ‘Ugly Boy’ music video tops 1m views in first 24 hours

Known for their catchy beats, controversial parodies and pushing taboos, South African rap group Die Antwoord’s new video has topped 1 million views on…

Mozilla: Firefox OS coming to Africa soon

Firefox OS is coming to Africa. Mozilla, the organisation behind the eponymous mobile OS, as well as the browser that shares its name, hasn’t…

Motorola and Swarovski Bring Foldable Luxury to South Africa with the Brilliant Collection

Sanlam Fintech Expands Its AI Coach to Tackle South Africa’s Medical Access Gap

OPPO A6 Pro 5G launches in South Africa with bigger battery and tougher build

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

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