Africa

GPT 5.2 lands in the API and could reshape how SA builds with AI

OpenAI has launched GPT 5.2, a major model upgrade now available in both the API and ChatGPT. It is described as the company’s most…

WhatsApp Beta Tests Cross-Platform Messaging and AI Replies as South Africans Spot Early Signs

WhatsApp’s 2025 update surge is in full motion and South Africa is once again at the front of the global test pool. With more…

AI side hustles are becoming South Africa’s newest obsession

A new digital side hustle is taking off Across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, a new kind of side hustle is starting to reshape…

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….

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…

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…

New Ookla Insights Show MTN Holding Mobile Speed Lead as Vodacom Claims 5G Advantage

South Africa’s mobile networks are once again setting the pace for the continent. New performance data from Ookla shows MTN and Vodacom dominating mobile…

South Africa’s AI-Fintech Moment Is Here

The New Face of Finance South Africa’s fintech sector is entering a defining phase. Venture funding might be cautious worldwide, but local innovation around…

Xiaomi 15T Series – Leica in Your Pocket

Gone are the days when professional photography meant carrying a DSLR and a bag full of lenses. With the launch of the Xiaomi 15T…

Maziv’s Fibre Push Brings Rural South Africa Closer to True High-Speed Internet

Connecting the Disconnected Maziv, backed by Vodacom, has announced a new phase of fibre network expansion designed to connect underserved rural and semi-urban areas….

Finnfund’s €80 Million Digital Access Fund Puts Africa at the Centre of a New Connectivity Push

In the race to connect the unconnected, Africa has often been left at the margins of global capital flows. But that narrative is starting…

ASUS Showcases the Future of Smarter Classrooms in South Africa

What happens when you put teachers inside mock classrooms powered by cutting-edge devices? ASUS South Africa answered that question yesterday at its education-focused event,…

Search.com launches AI chat that pays users and publishers

AI chat is no longer just about faster answers or conversational tone. Search.com, a division of Public Good, has launched a generative AI search…

WeThinkCode_ and South Cape TVET College Bring Software Engineering Training to Rural SA Youth

In a pioneering effort to tackle South Africa’s growing digital divide, WeThinkCode_ and South Cape TVET College have partnered to roll out an 18-month…

Acer Rolls Out Student-Focused Tech in South Africa Ahead of New Term

Acer Africa has launched a refreshed portfolio of devices aimed at South African students, just in time for the new academic cycle. Designed for…

SA’s Smallest Businesses Are Job Engines – So Why Can’t They Get Funding

South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…

AI’s $4.8 Trillion Explosion – Will Africa Get a Slice of the Pie?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic fantasy; it’s a colossal economic force, projected to balloon into a $4.8 trillion market. That’s the…

Ayoba Partners with TikTok: A Game-Changer for African Digital Entertainment

In a bold move set to redefine digital entertainment in Africa, Ayoba, the continent’s leading super app, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with TikTok….

PROTEC celebrates 42 years of empowering young minds

The PROTEC Gala Dinner was a celebration of the organization’s achievements and a recognition of the invaluable contributions of its donors, stakeholders, and alumni….

Pan African Data Centre Exhibition and Conference 2024 points to intelligent era

Data center investment, planning, construction, and AI-powered solutions were the topic of discussion at this year’s, Pan African Data Centres Exhibition and Conference, as…

Huawei Watch Fit 3 gets industry nod

With a sleek design and long battery life this latest contender from Huawei has been causing quite the stir in techville. We spotted different…

Google’s support for SA election integrity

Google will be supporting this year’s South African electoral process to ensure fair play against misinformation and disinformation. While technology maintains a crucial role…

TymeBank takes the podium as top bank in 2024 Forbes list of banks

TymeBank has been earmarked to be one of South Africa’s well-performing banks according to the Forbes list of the world’s best banks for 2024….

How GPT 5.2 Will Supercharge South Africa’s Side Hustles and Job Performance in 2026

Why digital entertainment platforms are evolving faster than ever

Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association

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

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

GTA 6 Is Officially Coming in 2026: The New Date, the Delays and the South African Reality Check

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel