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Why Blackberry phones failed: What to do with your Blackberry in 2023

Ever wonder what happened to Blackberry? The Canadian software company now specializing in cybersecurity was once a popular contender in the cellphone messaging domain….

Videos: New fear activated around SA as trucks and bridges trend

Here’s some light news this week. The country has been left in a state of trauma after a truck exploded in Boksburg leaving many…

Fuel or storage? Reason for flight delays at OR Tambo airport

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that O.R Tambo airport is experiencing challenges with fuel supply. In a statement, ACSA said refueling of…

Tiktok: How to clear info on the side, bottom of your screen | Clear mode

Tiktok has become the go-to form of entertainment, and their clear mode update seems to be a winner. Browsing through a series of videos…

Twitter shows public how your tweet is doing on views with View Count

Twitter launched an update that allows the public to view how many impressions your tweet has received. How many people view your tweet is…

WhatsApp undo deleted message feature is here

Global messaging app WhatsApp now allows users to undo a deleted message. It’s really that simple. The app has now added a feature that…

DStv trends for unpopular decision to limit number of streams on app

DStv trended on social media following the announcement that it would limit the number of devices that could stream simultaneously using DStv Now. The…

How to access and comment on the new FPB Films and Publications Act draft guidelines

In February 2022, the Film and Publication Board released its latest draft of the classification guidelines for publications in South Africa, inviting the public…

Online services website launches for licences– but it’s off to a rough start

The Department of Transport and Road Traffic Management Corporation has announced the launch of an online traffic services website for licences, but the site’s…

What to know about Google’s free Hustle Academy for entrepreneurs

The Google for South Africa 2022 event brought a variety of exciting announcements regarding the company’s local initiatives, including the launch of the Hustle…

Fujifilm launches app to make photo printing orders easier

Fujifilm South Africa has launched the Print a Photie app, which allows you to send photos from your smartphone to a Fujifilm print shop…

Twitter expands downvote test: What to know about it

Twitter is expanding its downvote experiment on replies, meaning that it will be available for more users on multiple platforms. The experiment, originally announced…

Received extra electricity codes? Cape Town prepaid meter upgrade explained

Don’t be concerned if you receive two extra codes with your next prepaid electricity purchase. This isn’t a permanent change — but rather part…

11 South African channels make it into 2022 YouTube Black Voices Creator Class

YouTube has named its 2022 Creator Class of its Black Voices Fund – with 11 South African channels making the cut. In total, 26…

Sex in Afrikaans: Showmax documentary wants to start a conversation

Showmax has announced its newest local documentary, Sex in Afrikaans, which hopes to spark a conversation for a community that is typically seen as…

FNB pays R13-million to three customers in vaccine lottery

FNB has announced that it has paid out R13-million to three customers for being vaccinated as part of a wellness campaign. The campaign started…

Bolt reveals 2021’s record-breaking trips in SA – including 261km ride

E-hailing app Bolt has revealed its record-breaking trips in South Africa for 2021 — including its longest ride which spanned 261,74km. The ride, from…

Hatch: South African social app connects people through experiences

South African app Hatch looks to provide users with a dating and social experience that’s different from the traditional approach. Rather than connecting people…

SARS warns of scammers stealing tax refunds through eFiling profiles

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned taxpayers about scammers who are stealing refunds by gaining access to eFiling profiles. The tax service…

Reddit Recap 2021: South African ‘Phone Robbie’ viral cash-in-transit video among top posts of the year

Reddit has released its Recap 2021, highlighting some of the major moments and top posts on the platform. Among the top upvoted posts on…

Department of Health launches complaints app: What to know about it

The National Department of Health has announced the launch of an app that lets residents in South Africa lodge and follow up on complaints…

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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

OPPO Reno15 Series Lands In South Africa With Big Cameras And Bigger Battery Ambitions

OPPO Reno15 Series Brings Flagship-Level Hardware Logic to the Mid-Tier in South Africa

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

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