Programs & Apps

TikTok introduces strike system, will automate video removals

TikTok has announced it is introducing a strike-based system for users whose videos repeatedly violate the company’s guidelines. The social media giant announced the…

Dischem launches same-day delivery service

Dischem has launched a same-day on-demand delivery service for users of its app for certain regions around the country. The service, named DeliverD, will…

Slack announces Huddles, new audio and video features

Slack is launching a new feature called Huddles which lets users and team members communicate with each other in audio chatrooms. The company announced…

Vodacom reveals more details about VodaPay Super App, invites developers to create programs

Vodacom has revealed more details about its e-commerce VodaPay Super App, while inviting developers and businesses to create Mini Programs that can be added…

Showmax Pro will stream 2021 Olympic Games

Showmax has announced its Pro subscribers will get to watch and enjoy the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games on the streaming service. The service announced…

Netflix officially launches mobile plan in South Africa – price and details

Netflix is officially launching a mobile plan for customers across sub-Saharan Africa, a more affordable option to its existing subscription plans. The streaming service…

How to make group video calls on Telegram

Telegram has introduced group video calls to its messaging app, making it available to use on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. The company announced…

UberNam: Uber testing more affordable trip option for Joburg, Cape Town

Uber has announced the launch of UberNam — a more affordable ride option for Johannesburg and Cape Town that has trips starting from as…

Ollie Health: South Africa gets first virtual healthcare appointment app

The first virtual healthcare booking app for South Africa has launched, bringing locals a new way to book virtual appointments with healthcare professionals. The…

Google Photos ending unlimited free storage

Google Photos, Google’s gallery and cloud storage app, will end its unlimited free storage policy — requiring users to pay for extra storage when…

Pick n Pay launches digital receipts for Smart Shoppers

Pick n Pay will be reducing its use of paper with a new digital receipts initiative for Smart Shopper cardholders nationwide. This new initiative,…

Here are the winners of the 2020 MTN Business App of the Year Awards

The winners of this year’s MTN Business App of the Year Awards have been named — with South African financial apps, education apps, and…

Apple leans into TikTok format with new Clips video editor update

Apple has its eyes firmly set on the short-form video market as it rolled out “its biggest update” for its video creation app, Clips,…

Local team wins $5000 from Microsoft to tackle GBV in South Africa

Microsoft has announced the winners of its Safe@Home hackathon, with the winning team receiving $5000 from the company to further develop their solution. The…

Capitec brings shares investment platform EasyEquities to app

Capitec has brought the EasyEquities investing platform to its banking app to help clients invest in shares in South Africa and the USA. The…

Pick n Pay buys Bottles app to expand grocery delivery

Pick n Pay has announced that it has purchased the on-demand, online grocery and alcohol app Bottles to expand its services. Bottles originally launched…

Uber Eats now delivers over-the-counter medication

As part of its expanding delivery services, Uber Eats has announced a partnership with Medicare Health that allows users to order over-the-counter pharmacy medication….

COVID Alert SA: Your questions about South Africa’s contact-tracing app answered

In September, the Department of Health announced the launch of COVID Alert SA — a contact-tracing app for South Africa that will alert users…

Google Assistant voice commands roll out to more Android apps

Google has launched an update that allows you to use Google Assistant voice commands with a variety of third-party Android apps. Google outlined this…

South African e-hailing app Local launches women-only ride option

South African e-hailing and grocery delivery app Local has launched a women-only ride option for travellers called HER that ensures a female driver. The…

CrimeSpotter: Crime reporting app aims to empower communities

CrimeSpotter, a community crime reporting and alert app in South Africa, aims to give locals the ability to report and warn others about crime…

Ozapp: Ozow launches new secure, cardless payment app

Digital payments company Ozow has launched a new online payment solutions app and new features to make the quick, cardless payments more accessible to…

Exclusive Q&A: How Showmax decides when and if a series will come to the streaming platform

Showmax is a streaming behemoth in South Africa — with exclusive rights to broadcast certain popular series and network content locally. These include networks…

ClawDBot: The AI That’s Quietly Taking Over South African WhatsApp

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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

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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