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Beyond the hype: what tech trends should Africa really be excited about

There are very few players in the tech space who don’t have their eyes on Africa. With its fast-growing economies and reputation for adapting…

ShowMax: the good, the bad and the Naspers conundrum

Naspers’ video on demand (VoD) service ShowMax launched late yesterday. It comes with a reasonably large library (including plenty of classic South African series…

5 digital marketing lessons you can learn from trade shows

Marketing professionals know the blood, sweat, tears, and money that go into finding new leads or making conversions. But it might come as a…

POPI: there are actually massive positives for digital marketing

With the immanent implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act, marketing companies have the opportunity to affirm their customers that the systems they…

ShowMax: 7 things you should know about Naspers’ new VoD service

Naspers today officially launched its ShowMax video on demand (VoD) offering. The Johannesburg launch followed more than a week of media reports around the…

It’s official: Naspers launches video streaming service ShowMax

Naspers today officially announced the launch of ShowMax, its Netflix-style online streaming service. At an event in Johannesburg, the emerging markets internet and media…

Here are the people making the most money from tech

Did you know the net worth of the 100 richest tech geeks in the world is equal to $842.9 billion? Neither did we until…

Kofi Annan on Google+, drones and bombarding world leaders [OYW]

When the world’s leaders have a medical issue, they consult doctors and medical experts. When they have a legal issue, they ask lawyers. But…

Google launches the Analytics Academy for laymen to learn about data

The term “Big Data” gets thrown around a lot. It’s overkill really. Nevertheless, data is for businesses what vegetables are for kids — crucial…

Real time bidding is how it started: is programmatic buying the future?

Media buying is changing. We have all heard about how Real Time Bidding is growing in all developed digital markets and how it has…

8 of the worst tips about content marketing and going viral

I have heard some really bad advice about content creation, content marketing, and brand journalism. While the internet is filled with some great advice,…

5 ways tech is changing the face of journalism (but not the internal organs)

From tablets to Twitter and smartphones to social media, the way we produce and consume news will never be the same. As with almost…

Gartner: 3D printing is still on the up, with shipments set to double in 2013

Imagining the day where you’ll casually download some designs online, pop over to your 3D printer and bash out some body parts, a pair…

Need a superhero? Mnet Movies has your back

The days when having an innovative advertising campaign meant sending a load of bloggers your product or inviting them to a snazzy event are…

Darn it, the NSA broke the web’s shiny new advertising model

In the throes of the Publicis Omnicom merger, speculation is rife that the advertising world is due for a sea change, with more big…

Does your online marketing department stay in the trenches or go over the top?

During World War I there were two types of soldiers in the trenches. One type played a support role in terms of logistics, communication,…

The more data you have, the better your business: Data Without Limits [TNW]

Data is the watchword. If you do not embrace data you may soon be obsolete. “Data has changed a lot of areas. Science has…

The next generation of the internet and how data will win [TNW]

Jon Oringer, founder and CEO of Shutterstock is pretty data crazy. Then again, he should be. His company currently stores around 1TB of data…

Massive risks for operators, consumers as BlackBerry faces a death spiral

The only certainty about BlackBerry’s future is that it’s completely uncertain. Yes, there’s a buyout offer on the table from Fairfax Financial Holdings under…

Jeff Bezos’ customer-focused vision won’t save journalism

So much for that momentary spark of optimism that Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos would save journalism by relaunching his Washington Post newspaper, with a…

Cheap smartphones set to flourish as high-end devices stagnate [Report]

Apple may be selling the iPhone 5S in record numbers, but within the next five years it could be smartphones at the bottom end…

TikTok Tightens the Reins: New Parental Controls and Digital Well-Being Tools Rolled Out

The Top Five AI Tools to Supercharge Your Workflow in 2025

Mobile World Congress 2025: A Glimpse into the Hyperconnected Future

Mastering Financial Navigation for Securing the Perfect Loan

Injini Accelerates EdTech Revolution in SA with New Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Cohort

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

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Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

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