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You can now search for your next house within FNB’s mobile app

South African banking institution FNB today updated its app with the ability to search for property. That’s right, FNB is now expanding its reach…

MosQUito: The jQuery exploit that has your brand safety at risk

Advertisers, your brand safety is in jeopardy, and it’s not from a seedy traffic provider either. Rather, it’s human traffic that converts, and may…

Security management builds on integration

Navigating the landscape of enterprise security can be daunting – the threats typically fly under the radar, and the broad array of malware, hacks…

Need proof that content marketing is the future? Here it is

There is currently a heated debate going on between business owners across the globe: SEO vs. content marketing – which will do more for…

Google Chrome wants to block Flash Player by year-end

Adobe’s Flash Player, a plugin that has previously allowed millions of users to enjoy games and video content online, is slowly dying a well-deserved…

Telegram now lets users edit messages after they’ve been sent

Messaging app Telegram might be upstaged by WhatsApp in South Africa, but worldwide, it has amassed over 100-million users in its relatively short existence….

Here’s why Apple spent $1-billion on Chinese cab service Didi

Apple has made headlines this morning after it announced a US$1-billion investment in smart cab service Didi. The investment thus pits Apple directly against current cab…

Watch live as SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket and tries to land it on a ocean platform [Update]

Elon Musk’s Space X is scheduled to launch its Falcon 9 rocket today. This is a risky test flight that has 50% chance of…

4 ways online publishers can stop failing at retention

Today, arguably the most important metric to be tracking when it comes to success as an online publisher is retention. Increasing traffic is a…

3 mobile recruitment challenges you need to solve right now

Between home, work and evenings out on the town, people are seldom without their cell, tablet or other mobile devices. We live in a…

Here’s how tech is changing the way NGOs operate in Africa

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that provide aid services have a long history of serving the most immediate needs of African communities. Since their inception in…

5 big security threats you could face in 2015

From a security point of view, 2014 was pretty disastrous for people and companies alike. Celebrities saw their private photos leaked, thanks to a…

China gets its first online private bank, courtesy of Tencent

Chinese internet and social giant Tencent has launched the country’s first private online bank. The bank, which is called WeBank in a clear allusion…

Look who’s talking: 10 ways to use content in 2015

In an era defined by dwindling attention spans and voracious content consumption across multiple devices, cutting through the proverbial clutter has never been more…

Bring Your Own Everything: the challenges and opportunities

Only a few years ago, BYOD was causing headaches among CIOs around the world. Now that the BYOD battle has been largely fought and…

8 big enterprise network infrastructure and security trends for 2015

The networking and security industries are evolving rapidly. Here are my views on the most important developments and technologies to look out for in…

16 tech winners and losers from 2014

A year, as the cliche goes, is a very long time. In the tech space, it’s even longer. It’s enough time to crawl back…

10 IT security threats and trends expected to emerge and grow during 2015

2014 has been particularly busy for IT security professionals. Many of the threats that we predicted at the start of the year duly emerged,…

6 media trends set to go massive in 2015

The media industry is following an “adapting approach” to delivery for clients, driven by the way technology is evolving the way we communicate or…

Here’s how to get your website ready for engagement in 2015

The holidays are here, and while some businesses are scampering to leverage the season for all its worth from a sales and revenue perspective,…

5 digital marketing trends that you will encounter in 2015

With the New Year just around the corner, digital marketers are already looking at the 2015 calendar and seeing where they can improve on…

6 trends affecting payroll and HR in 2015 and beyond

South African companies face a number of human resources (HR) and payroll related challenges today, and there is no sign that the pressure will…

Lenovo at MWC 2025: AI-Powered Laptops, Sustainable Concepts, and a Glimpse into the Future

Smart Tech: Turning the Tide on South Africa’s Water Crisis

Celebrating Innovation: Redmi Note 14 Post-Launch Event in South Africa

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

GITEX Africa: Shaping the Future of Tech and Positioning Africa as a Global Powerhous

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life

Tariffs trump US new car affordability needs