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Dolce & Gabbana offends China, then claims its Instagram was hacked

Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana is facing a huge PR dilemma after a tone-deaf advertisement was published to social media, mated to leaked…

Pick n Pay Smart Shoppers can now gain points for petrol at BP

Pick n Pay Smart Shopper card owners can now swipe their plastic at BP service stations to earn points on their fuel spend. The…

Standard Bank Mobile is South Africa’s latest (virtual) network

South Africa has a new (virtual) mobile network operator in Standard Bank. The financial services provider today confirmed that it will ply its trade…

iOS update allows you to use Google Assistant through Siri

A new update to the iOS version of Google Assistant now allows users to add Google shortcuts to Siri. This means that the two…

Netflix’s iOS app update adds a gaggle of Android features

Streaming platform Netflix has updated its iOS app to include a few simple features that are already standard with the Android version. Apple users…

BlackBerry drops $1.4bn on cybersecurity firm Cylance

BlackBerry — yes, that BlackBerry — is now the owner of American cybersecurity firm Cylance. The company paid US$1.4-billion in cash, in addition to…

You can now view the messages sent to businesses in Google Maps

Google has revealed a new tool that will allow users to view messages in Google Maps. The feature will display conversations people have had…

Keep up to date with Panama Papers leak through Reddit

Reddit is a pretty incredible source of cat photos, but it can also be used to keep current with some of the world’s biggest…

Digital agencies: flash-in-the-pan fad, or here to go the distance?

The digital space is fluid, changing rapidly to meet the demands of digital audiences – and playing within it means being able to adapt…

10 elements every business homepage should have

The old saying “First impressions last” may be a cliché, but as with most clichés it really does ring true. In the digital age,…

Always put the user at the centre of your security strategy

A lack of policy-driven consequence is putting corporate South Africa at risk of being vulnerable to cyber attacks. Organisations often view security as a…

HR departments need to keep pace with technology’s accelerating speed

The world of human resources (HR) is changing at a speed that is leaving most HR departments behind. New technology is bringing more transparency…

Panama Papers: 10 things you need to know about the world’s biggest ever leak

The term “Panama Papers” is about to become a major part of the global lexicon. That’s because it represents something very big: the largest…

Net Prophet 2016 speakers include local tech heroes

Net Prophet, one of South Africa’s favourite geek events, is back in 2016 with a speaker line-up bristling with veterans of the South African…

3 content marketing mistakes that could kill your brand

When done right, content marketing has the potential to catapult your business into the limelight, earn you hordes of new followers, and drastically improve…

‘Jacob Zuma’ more popular than ‘April Fools Day’ on Google

President Jacob Zuma tonight took to the Luthuli House podium to comment on the Constitutional Court’s ruling regarding upgrades made to his Nkandla homestead….

5 ways brands can avoid having their ‘authentic’ marketing backfire

Marketing and authenticity seem like strange bedfellows. The whole purpose behind marketing is to capture people’s attention and then persuade them to buy a…

Sending payments online: what business need to know

Each year, society creeps ever closer to an entirely digital life. No matter your business, your customers are going to expect an easier way…

Google wins, loses on April Fool’s Day

It’s that time of the year, when tech firms and news websites decide to leap on the April Fool’s bandwagon. As usual, Google decided…

Are smart bots the way forward? Microsoft says yes

You’ve already dealt with auto-replies and robotic phone calls, but Microsoft still thinks that automation has a key role to play in your interactions…

3 key steps when conducting an online brand reputation audit

The way businesses approach marketing has seen a lot of shift in recent years. Internet has made it possible for new brands to market…

Why prepaid SIM cards are critical for businesses

Data traffic is expected to see an almost ten-fold increase by 2019, due to the growing range of new services and applications. However, while…

5 companies that will help you automate SEO-related processes in 2016

Although factors such as keyword distribution, domain age and URL structure still play a critical role in SEO, they are not really enough to…

Anthropic Refuses To Let AI Spy On Customers

Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros Bid As Paramount Skydance Wins a New Phase of the Streaming Wars

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

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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