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How many tickets did FlySafair sell in its R8 sale?

Last week, local airline FlySafair trended on social media as it launched its R8 sale. But how many tickets did the airline sell as…

Zapper adds tap-on-phone payments

Mobile payments platform Zapper has added the ability for merchants to accept card and digital payments on their phones with just a tap. This…

Is there a way to predict loadshedding?

With announcements around loadshedding and its stages often catching residents by surprise, is there any way to predict when rolling blackouts are likely to…

Asus launches local online store

Asus South Africa has launched its own online store, allowing local consumers to browse and buy locally stocked Asus products in one central hub….

FNB’s new lifestyle partnerships and app offerings explained

FNB has extended its partnerships and app solutions further into the lifestyle sphere with the launch of new perks and services for customers. The…

Nespresso app launches in South Africa

Nespresso has announced the launch of its mobile app in South Africa, allowing users to shop online for Nespresso Online Boutique products. The app…

Everlytic gains more accolades for its leadership in multichannel messaging

Everlytic, which offers smart digital messaging software for meaningful business relationships, has been selected as a runner-up for the Technology Company of the Year…

Apple Pay launches in South Africa – but which banks are available?

*Note: This article was updated on 12 August 2021 with the banks that currently support Apple Pay in South Africa. Contactless payment solution Apple…

Instagram Lite arrives in SA – Here are the details

Instagram has launched the Lite version of its app for Android in South Africa after a short delay. The app was relaunched in early…

1 in 5 South Africans give apps access to webcams, microphones – survey

One in five South Africans give apps access to their microphones and webcams. That is the finding of a study conducted by cybersecurity company…

Ever Given and Suez Canal crisis become 2021’s latest meme fodder

Because it’s 2021, there’s a massive nautical traffic jam in the Suez Canal caused by one of the world’s largest cargo ships, the Ever…

Blink: MiWay launches fully digital car insurance

MiWay has launched a new and fully digital car insurance app, called Blink, that offers cashback to clients. MiWay Blink was announced on 24…

Telegram adds channel audio streaming and other features

Messaging app Telegram has introduced several new audio features, including limitless voice chat in channels. The features were announced on 18 March and are…

Shoprite launches k’nect mobile network

The Shoprite Group has launched a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) called k’nect mobile in a bid to attract cellular customers. Unveiled on 23…

YouTube Shorts beta expands to US

YouTube has launched a beta version of Shorts in the United States after the short-form video service enjoyed a surge in popularity. The service…

Gmail app crashing? Google tells users to update services

Following Gmail app crashes on 23 March, Google has advised users to update their Android System WebView and Google Chrome to resolve the issue….

Car subscription marketplace FlexClub launches in Cape Town

Car subscription marketplace FlexClub has officially launched in Cape Town, providing an alternative to traditional car loans and rentals. Through FlexClub, customers can rent…

PayGas: Pay-as-you-go gas solution launches in Soweto

PayGas, a technology solution that enables pay-as-you-go gas payments, has opened its first station in Soweto. The launch of the station took place on…

OneDayOnly sells apartment in less than 3 hours

South African e-commerce website OneDayOnly sold a Cape Town apartment three hours after it was listed. The micro-apartment, located in The Tokyo development in…

City of Cape Town launches Ombudsman SMS service

The City of Cape Town Ombudsman Office has launched a new SMS service for residents of the municipality. Residents can now either send an…

EskomSePush app temporarily suspended from Google Play Store

Loadshedding app EskomSePush was temporarily suspended from the Google Play Store this week. Herman Maritz, co-creator of the app, shared the news of the…

Mr Price announces deal to acquire Yuppiechef

The Mr Price Group has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Yuppiechef. The acquisition, announced on 15 March, will include…

PharmaGo: New South African app offers same-day medicine delivery

A newly launched South African app, PharmaGo, offers local users same-day and next-day delivery for prescription and over-the counter medication. Delivery times depend on…

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