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MTN launches ‘Learn with Oxford’ platform for high school learners

MTN and Oxford University Press have partnered to launch the Learn with Oxford platform, which provides learning materials to high school learners from Grade…

How to access and comment on the new FPB Films and Publications Act draft guidelines

In February 2022, the Film and Publication Board released its latest draft of the classification guidelines for publications in South Africa, inviting the public…

How South African startup Mindjoy teaches your kids to code

There’s no shortage of emphasis on the importance of technology and coding skills as a path to employment in a digital economy. However, South…

Top language tips for better emails: The Best in Financial Services Marketing

Email marketing continues to be a popular communication channel in South Africa – particularly in the financial services space. This is due, in part,…

What to know about Google’s free Hustle Academy for entrepreneurs

The Google for South Africa 2022 event brought a variety of exciting announcements regarding the company’s local initiatives, including the launch of the Hustle…

Fujifilm launches app to make photo printing orders easier

Fujifilm South Africa has launched the Print a Photie app, which allows you to send photos from your smartphone to a Fujifilm print shop…

How to use Google Lens on the web

Google Lens was once limited to its standalone app and then the Google Photos app. But it has since expanded so that you can…

Airbnb launches ‘Jozibucks’ cashback vouchers to aid Joburg tourism

Airbnb has launched a new campaign that includes ‘Jozibucks’ cashback vouchers to help local businesses in Johannesburg. Announced on 8 March, the campaign offers…

COVID-19 Health Passport app launches in South Africa

Health Passport South Africa — a mobile app solution that offers quick delivery of COVID-19 test results — is now available locally. The platform…

SA company Trigger launches emergency safety and security app

Local security company Trigger has launched a new safety app that offers on-demand emergency services from a variety of companies. The Trigger SA app…

Nedbank Money app now lets you withdraw cash from an ATM without your card

Nedbank has announced new functionality for its Money app which lets users withdraw cash from an ATM without using a bank card. Rather, users…

How to compete in the ‘Trust & Attention Economy’ with a budget-friendly data and automation strategy

Leveraging your data is not a tech problem, it’s about your internal coordination, team, and resources. By JD Engelbrecht, MD: Everlytic As businesses and…

Google launches portal to explore South Africa virtually

Google and South African Tourism have partnered to launch an online exhibition that allows visitors to explore South Africa virtually. ‘South Africa: An Explorer’s…

Google searches for how to pronounce Gqeberha surge as Port Elizabeth gets new name

As South Africans saw the news that Port Elizabeth has a new name, local Google searches for how to pronounce Gqeberha surged. Minister of…

MTN now offers insurance for your SIM card

MTN has announced a new Cyber SIM policy that offers insurance for your SIM card, including covering SIM swaps and stolen data. According to…

More affordable Uber: UberNam rebrands to UberGo

Uber has announced that its more affordable trip option UberNam will now be known as UberGo. The name change took effect from 22 February,…

City of Cape Town hopes to introduce Remote Working Visa

As part of its Digital Nomad initiative, the City of Cape Town plans to engage national government over the introduction of a ‘Remote Working…

SA app will let car owners rent out their vehicles

A new app set to launch at the end of February will let private vehicle owners rent out their car for daily or monthly…

Live feed keeps you updated on fibre ISP outages

RocketNet has launched a live RSS feed that keeps South Africans updated on fibre faults and outages experienced by major ISPs around the country….

South African company builds world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot

South African security and medical response platform AURA has launched the world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot in partnership with Tracker. The chatbot provides mobile…

What South Africans are Googling ahead of Valentine’s Day

Google has released the top trending questions searched by South Africans in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Most questions centre around the history of…

Mr D Food app launches social gifting feature SnackMe

Takeout delivery app Mr D Food has launched a new social gifting feature called SnackMe — just in time for Valentine’s Day. The feature…

Free ebooks library launches for South African teachers

A new digital library has launched for South African teachers and educators that makes thousands of ebooks available for free. The South African Council…

Acer’s New Nitro AI Gaming Gear Is Here—But Is It Worth It for South Africans?

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

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