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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…

Shoprite customers can now use their Xtra Savings cards for transactions

The Shoprite Group has announced Money Market Account holders can now use their Xtra Savings cards to make transactions. Shoppers that have a Money…

FNB virtual cards now work with contactless wallet payment features

FNB has announced its customers can now use their virtual cards on their mobile devices for contactless Tap to Pay and Scan to Pay…

Spotify launches Premium plan for students in South Africa

Spotify has launched a membership plan for students in South Africa that offers Premium subscriber benefits at a lower cost. The plan is now…

Roland launches Zentracker, a free audio recording app for musicians

Instrument manufacturer Roland has launched Zentracker, a mobile app that lets users record multitrack audio and apply sound effects. The app is now available…

Bolt Food launches in Johannesburg

Bolt has announced the launch of its food delivery service in Johannesburg, offering on-demand takeout delivery from over 300 restaurants in the area. The…

These are the top brands cybercriminals like to pose as when phishing

Check Point Research has listed the brands that cybercriminals like to pose as most when targeting online users with phishing scams. Check Point Research,…

Instagram merges IGTV and video posts into single format

Instagram has announced it will combine IGTV and profile feed videos on the app into a single format called “Instagram Video”. From 5 October,…

Telegram adds 70 million users during Facebook, WhatsApp outage

Telegram has revealed the instant messaging app added over 70 million users during a recent outage at Facebook that also impacted WhatsApp. The app’s…

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…

Personal data of South Africans compromised in Department of Justice breach

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) has warned that malware that attacked its IT system may have exposed the personal data of…

10 cool Google Chrome keyboard shortcuts you should know

There are more people using a touchscreen to surf the web than those using a traditional keyboard and mouse setup. But that doesn’t mean…

FNB processes over R1 billion in payments since Virtual Card launch

FNB has announced it has processed over R1 billion in payments from customers using its Virtual Card on the FNB and RMB Private Bank…

Clubhouse adds Universal Search, Clips beta

Clubhouse has added a universal search function to the app and is testing a Clips feature that lets users share chatroom recordings. The social…

Post Office to launch mobile app for car licence renewals

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has announced it is developing a mobile app that will let users renew their car licences digitally. The…

South Africans optimistic about cryptocurrency investments – survey

A survey conducted by cryptocurrency exchange platform Luno has shown that South African crypto investors are expressing positive outlooks, with most intending to hold…

Twitch adds new chat tools to combat hate raids

Twitch has introduced phone and email-verified chat options for its creators in a bid to crack down on hate raids and abusive behaviour. The…

My Smart City service delivery app expands to Tshwane

My Smart City, the service delivery app that lets citizens report issues and complaints, is now available in Tshwane. The platform previously launched for…

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…

TikTok hits one billion monthly users

TikTok has announced it has hit a milestone of one billion monthly users five years after the app launched and despite political headaches. “TikTok…

Chipper Cash launches in South Africa with free P2P payments, crypto investments

Chipper Cash has launched in South Africa, bringing unlimited free domestic money transfers to locals, as well as a range of other financial features….

Twitter rolls Tips out to users globally and adds support for Bitcoin

Twitter has announced it will roll out its tip jar feature to users globally and will also let them send and receive tips in…

Twitter to fix disappearing tweets from your timeline

Twitter has announced it will introduce updates to prevent tweets from disappearing when a user’s timeline auto-refreshes. In a tweet posted on 22 September,…

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You can now access Pick n Pay customer support on WhatsApp

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HUAWEI nova 9 smartphone and HUAWEI MateView GT monitor launch in South Africa

TCL QLED 4K C725 TV now available in South Africa: price and details

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Peugeot’s double-cab bakkie lands in South Africa

Land Rover introduces Defender with V8 engine to South Africa: Price and details

Road test: Renault Kiger 1.0 Turbo Intens