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Mastercard opens its blockchain APIs for B2B payment solutions

Blockchain technology is all the rage right now, but slowly it’s becoming less of a fad and a more commonplace solution for big technology…

Google Play Store adding Instant Apps, more in upcoming update

A number of changes are coming to the Google Play Store its parent company announced Thursday. Usually the unchanged bastion of the Google ecosystem,…

Got a cheap phone? Google now brings faster search to Africa

Between the AMP project and data-saving features in Chrome, Google is providing a few solid solutions to data and speed constraints. Now, the search…

Keywords have fallen from grace, but they’re nowhere near dead

The tattered rags hanging off the broken frame. The nervous sidle into the corner of the eye. The virtual arms reaching out for a…

MTN debuts ‘WOW’ voice bundles

Dropping data prices is oh so trendy for mobile operators right now, but what about voice packages? MTN has announced its new “WOW” voice…

5 great space apps you should grab right now

One of my favourite early Android experiences was using Google Sky Map for the first time, being a revelation for stargazers. Since those heady…

Successful customer engagement management demands planning, personalisation and optimisation

In a digital world, marketers have access to the tools and channels that allow us to engage with customers and prospects in increasingly personalised…

Display advertising drives branded search volume

As a paid search campaign manager, clients frequently ask me why more of their budget isn’t going towards branded search campaigns as those have…

Building a mobile app? We look at 11 of the best frameworks for you

When developing your mobile app there are several methods you can use. These methods include native, web apps, and cross-platform development. In this article,…

We should treat disruption as an opportunity rather than a threat: here’s why

Disruption, more specifically digital disruption is the buzzword on everyone’s lips, with new competitors in a range of industries and sectors using technology to…

Africa-built digital player goes live on BBC World Service

The BBC World service has announced the launch of a new digital player designed and built by digital innovators from Africa. Called BBC Minute…

Singularity University and the philosophy of the moonshot

Michael Fichardt recently spent 10 weeks at Singularity University. Located in Silicon Valley, the institution is part university, part think-tank, and part business-incubator, which…

How the cloud can improve your security solutions

The advantage of being in this industry for a while is that you get to see first-hand how things change, mostly for the better,…

UXSA conference promises ‘ all round view of user experiences’

Attendees of the UXSA conference, set to take place between 24 and 26 November at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, will get an “all round…

Are selfie sticks and smartphones the future of TV newsrooms?

Ask any contemporary journalist what pieces of equipment they couldn’t live without and chances are most will immediately mention their smartphone. With it, they…

Memeburn takes a look at Geek Crate’s second offering

After last month’s initial offering from Geek Crate, the startup received a lot of praise, criticism, and feedback on its product. The owners have…

The nanotechnology inside the human body: for future medical breakthroughs, think small

The first electronic computer was a massive device. The ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer, 1945) measured 30 meters long, contained 17,468 vacuum tubes,…

5 ways that online perceptions create offline reality

The fact that businesses would even begin to consider that their website is merely a place where existing clients “can find them” is ludicrous….

Building customer loyalty in online retailing – a primer

One of the toughest challenges that ecommerce businesses and online retailers face is earning customer loyalty. A face to face interaction at a brick…

Cyber security innovation race: 3 things African organisations need to know

As cyber attackers increase their ability to innovate, so they are able to enhance their capacity to outpace state-of-the-art security technology. Keeping up with…

Alternative content creation: what we should be aiming for

Experienced the world over, the challenge of coming up with epic content is enough to keep creatives from their sleep – it hovers over…

What does shareholder activism mean for tech companies?

A significant increase in shareholder activism has been causing a stir in the tech industry. According to this board of directors’ recap from BDO,…

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

Sanlam Fintech Expands Its AI Coach to Tackle South Africa’s Medical Access Gap

OPPO A6 Pro 5G launches in South Africa with bigger battery and tougher build

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

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

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TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

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