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Here’s how Game got on to the Metaverse to score you R 70 000

Massmart retail giant Game has announced it has dipped into the metaverse, an innovative move for the chain store. Through a game named Roblox,…

Eskom, load shedding, and the total grid collapse message causing panic

Eskom issued a statement on Tuesday warning against a viral message seeking to cause panic doing the rounds. The viral message alleged Eskom was…

DSTv Streama is viewing on the go without a satellite dish

If you don’t already have a satellite dish installed outside your home, then this streaming box package might just be for you from Multi…

Why Elon Musk may have a Donald Trump, Kanye West problem

Two highly controversial people have two things in common, they’re both highly opinionated, and both have been booted of Twitter only to be reinstated….

Bad to worse: Stage 5 load shedding on Monday

Eskom will implement stage 5 load shedding on Monday in a bid to keep the lights on and the country from national power crises….

New Twitter policy: free speech or free reign?

In a bid to find the right pace for the blue social bird, Tesla and now Twitter boss Elon Musk has introduced new rules…

Goodbye Twitter, RIP Twitter and Twitter takeover trend all on Musks’ sink

In a love-hate relationship among Twitter users with the platform, the hashtag Goodbye Twitter trended in protest against Twitter – ironically on the same…

MTN introduces MyMTN Uncapped Fixed LTE deals for home users

MTN has introduced a range of MyMTN Home Uncapped Fixed LTE deals that offer uncapped data to South African home users. The deals offer…

Standard Bank launches EasyScan mobile payments for Pick n Pay shoppers

Standard Bank and Pick n Pay have announced EasyScan, a new service that lets PnP customers pay for their shopping using the bank’s app….

Twitch confirms security leak, resets users’ stream keys out of caution

Twitch has confirmed that it experienced a security leak and in an act of caution, has reset the stream keys of all of its…

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…

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