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South African Fintech MyBento Puts Local Female-Led Tech On The Global Map

South Africa’s technology ecosystem continues to quietly produce globally competitive startups, and this time the spotlight is firmly on female-led innovation. Local fintech business…

OPPO’s Reno15 Series Signals a Maturing Premium Mid-Tier Smartphone Market in South Africa

South Africa’s smartphone market has entered a more measured phase. Instead of chasing extremes, consumers are looking for devices that fit into everyday life…

The Weirdest CES 2026 Tech People Might Actually Use In South Africa

Every January, CES reminds us that the future rarely arrives neatly packaged. Some products feel years away from real use, while others look strange…

WhatsApp’s 2026 Updates Are Making The App A Daily Productivity Layer

WhatsApp remains the backbone of digital communication in South Africa. Whether it is school groups, family messaging, buying and selling in local communities, or…

MTN Expands Its Digital Education Push As South Africa Opens The 2026 School Year

South Africa’s new school year has begun with renewed attention on digital inclusion. MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has provided digital…

CES 2026 Signals A New Era For Portable Gaming Power

CES has always been a place for spectacle, but CES 2026 feels more grounded. The gaming hardware on display is less about visual shock…

CES 2026 From Flashy Demos To Practical Breakthroughs

As CES 2026 wrapped up in Las Vegas, one thing was clear. The era of flashy demos without follow-through is ending. This year’s show…

Three South African Schools Win Global Recognition in Robotics Innovation

Three South African schools have earned top global honours in the Inspired Builds robotics competition, a worldwide STEM challenge that involved 111 schools across…

Temu Chooses Nigerian Startup Dellyman To Power Nationwide Deliveries

Temu is making one of its most significant moves in Africa to date, selecting Lagos-based logistics startup Dellyman as its delivery partner for Nigeria….

HONOR Hands Mzansi More Value This Black Friday with Major Smartphone and Tablet Deals

Black Friday 2025 has arrived, and HONOR is giving South Africans an early advantage with one of its biggest seasonal promotions yet. Running from…

The AI Breakthroughs Set to Reshape Work and Business in Africa

Microsoft Ignite 2025 has delivered one of the company’s most ambitious AI showcases to date. Unveiled in Nairobi and streamed globally, this year’s announcements…

South Africa’s Tourism Comeback Accelerates as Arrivals Surge Past Pre Pandemic Levels

South Africa has crossed one of its biggest economic milestones of the decade, officially surpassing pre pandemic international arrival numbers and positioning itself for…

JSE Expands Its SME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow to Gauteng and Limpopo as Demand for Funding Surges

JSE takes its SME Rise programme into new provinces The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has expanded its SME Rise Capital Matching programme into Gauteng and…

PlayStation 2 Still the King: 25 Years Later It Remains the Best-Selling Console of All Time

A quarter century later, the PS2 is still unmatched Twenty five years after it first launched, the PlayStation 2 remains the best selling video…

South Africa’s Gen Z Economy Is Rising Fast. Here Is What the New Data Means for Brands, Tech and 2026

The rise of a new economic powerhouse South Africa’s Gen Z population, aged 13 to 28, has become one of the country’s most influential…

Microsoft Launches Project Gecko to Build AI for the Global Majority, Starting in Kenya

A new AI model built for the global majority Microsoft has announced Project Gecko, a research initiative designed to close the performance gap between…

Cautious Consumers Set the Tone for South Africa’s Black Friday 2025 Tech Battle

The battle for the consumer’s rand intensifies South Africa’s technology and durables sector is heading into a highly competitive Black Friday season. According to…

MTN and Microsoft Partner to Bring AI Learning Tools to Millions Across Africa

A partnership designed to expand AI access across Africa MTN and Microsoft have announced a new collaboration that aims to bring artificial intelligence powered…

HONOR South Africa – A Year in Review: Reflecting on Innovation, Inclusion, and the Road Ahead

A year defined by technology and meaningful connection As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year defined not only…

South Africa’s Best Black Friday Smartphone Deals for 2025

Black Friday smartphones hit early in South Africa South African consumers are getting a head start on Black Friday phone deals this year. Big…

South Africa’s Telcos Turn to AI As Networks Enter a Reliability Era

AI becomes the new network backbone South Africa’s telecom industry is not chasing hype any longer. After years of competing on tower density and…

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

A fusion of technology and luxury Motorola Mobility has officially unveiled the Motorola Brilliant Collection by Swarovski®, a limited edition collaboration that blends cutting-edge…

OPPO South Africa Enters New Growth Phase with Jace Chen as CEO

A New Chapter for OPPO in South Africa OPPO South Africa has appointed Jace Chen as its new Chief Executive Officer, signalling a shift…

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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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