Africa

WATCH: Load shedding survival kit since Malema says darkness is coming

Rumors of an incoming blackout and higher level of stage load shedding have prompted us to put together a load-shedding survival kit that could…

Eskom stage 6 kicks in, De Ruyter’s book and EFF says this minister must go

Eskom has implemented State 6 until 5 am on Monday, followed by Stages 4 and 6 during the week. Eskom has implemented Stage 6…

The Print grit, how a dying print keeps living in the digital age

South Africa’s leading newspapers still print newspapers, despite the saying print is dead. The notion of a dead print industry mushroomed as the digital…

Eskom implements stage 4 load shedding, stage 3 until Sunday

Eskom has implemented stage 4 load shedding just five days into January 2023. The buckling national power utility implemented stage 4 power outages from…

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…

Stage 6, 7, Stage 8 load shedding next? | What to expect from Eskom

South Africa plummeted into stage 6 load shedding on Thursday leaving most parts of the country with prolonged outages and cold breakfasts. Stage 6…

Capitec activates Apple Pay

Capitec has introduced Apple Pay digital payment wallet to its clients. Sending notifications on the announcement Capitec has notified clients of the new added…

Uber Eats 5% fee increase, here’s what you need to know

Popular food delivery service Uber Eats has announced a 5% fee increase on per kilometer rate for deliver people across the country. Before you…

UPDATE: Eskom implements stage 3 load shedding until Monday

Eskom has implemented stage 3 loadshedding on Friday from 2 PM until 5 am on Monday 12 September, 2020. Stage 2 loadshedding will resume…

WATCH: Chocolate for mosquitoes: New sugar-bait tool hopes to end malaria

Mosquito season is almost here and we think we’ve spotted innovation that may just be a mosquito’s achilles heel. We’ve spotted a new tool…

New online booking platform in Cape Town protects cleaners from hidden fees

One of the major concerns about gig work platforms and booking platforms for domestic workers is how much the platform deducts for service fees….

South African app Fluss brings smart gate, door access control to your phone

South African company Fluss has developed a solution that allows users to turn most electronic access points, such as a motorised gate or magnetic…

How South African startup Mindjoy teaches your kids to code

There’s no shortage of emphasis on the importance of technology and coding skills as a path to employment in a digital economy. However, South…

No fibre internet in your area? Fibre alternatives that you can try

Fibre has pretty much become the global standard for internet access. Yet, in South Africa, coverage is still relatively limited. So, what are we…

Government wants to give all people in South Africa access to internet within two years

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has noted ambitious plans by government to give all residents in South Africa internet access…

Google, UNESCO launch training programme for African journalists

Google and UNESCO have launched the Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education to train and support journalists in Africa. The initiative aims to assist…

First online South Africa-focused depression screening tool under development

The first validated online depression screening tool suitable to the South African context is under development. The tool adapts the Centre for Epidemiological Studies…

Google commits $1 billion to digital transformation in Africa

At its first Google for Africa event, Google announced that it plans to invest $1 billion over five years to support digital transformation in…

Wikimedia wants more South Africans to contribute to Wikipedia, launches campaign

The Wikimedia Foundation has announced a campaign in collaboration with the South African creative community promoting the right of access to knowledge and encouraging…

Vodacom and Mondia launch Mum & Baby health service in Lesotho

Vodacom and m-commerce company Mondia have launched their free Mum & Baby maternal health service in Lesotho. The mobile service provider will roll the…

The Real Housewives of Lagos to debut on Showmax

Showmax has announced a new version of The Real Housewives franchise, The Real Housewives of Lagos, which will debut next year. The show is the 16th…

M-Pesa reaches 50 million monthly users – Vodafone

Vodafone has announced its M-Pesa mobile money platform has reached more than 50 million monthly users across the African continent. The company first launched…

Jumia Taps Mirakl Ads to Supercharge Retail Media Across Its African Marketplace

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

Cape Town Creatives Can Now Work for Free at Africa’s First Creative-Tech Hub

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

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves