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Cautious Consumers Set the Tone for South Africa’s Black Friday 2025 Tech Battle

The battle for the consumer’s rand intensifies South Africa’s technology and durables sector is heading into a highly competitive Black Friday season. According to…

South Africans Are Turning WhatsApp’s New AI Sticker Generator Into a Meme Factory

WhatsApp’s AI sticker tool gets a refreshed rollout for SA WhatsApp first introduced AI stickers in early testing years ago, but Meta has expanded…

Checkers vs Woolies vs Pick n Pay: SA Grocery Apps Gear Up for November Delivery Surge

Festive shopping becomes a delivery stress test South Africa’s holiday season is no longer only about packed malls and last minute trolley battles. It…

The Era of the Device-Scroller Is Officially Here

Living in the Scroll If your thumb has permanent muscle memory from swiping, you’re part of South Africa’s device-scroller generation. Phones are no longer…

South Africa’s AI-Fintech Moment Is Here

The New Face of Finance South Africa’s fintech sector is entering a defining phase. Venture funding might be cautious worldwide, but local innovation around…

“Delulu” and “Rizz”- How South Africa’s 2025 Slang Meets ChatGPT and WhatsApp Culture

The Language of 2025 South Africa’s social feeds in 2025 are buzzing with new words and digital inside jokes. Slang like delulu, rizz, and…

Opera Mini Data Campaigns Reshape Mobile Access in South Africa

The Data Challenge South Africans continue to face high mobile data costs relative to income. For millions, this makes full internet participation a luxury…

Tracker Launches Sayf App for Family Safety

A New Chapter in Safety Innovation Tracker, South Africa’s best-known vehicle tracking brand, has expanded its business with the launch of Sayf, a mobile…

Samsung Launches the Galaxy A07 Built for Every Challenge

A First Smartphone Built to Last Samsung Electronics has officially launched the Galaxy A07, the latest addition to its popular Galaxy A Series. Built…

Mzansi Buzzes as HONOR 400 Redefines the Smartphone Experience

The internet is buzzing, and South Africans are taking notice. The newly launched HONOR 400 has sparked a wave of excitement, with many asking…

Acer Africa Powers Up at Comic Con Africa 2025 With Bold New Launch

Acer Africa is taking Comic Con Africa 2025 by storm, unveiling a brand-new product category for the first time in the local market. While…

MTN MoMo’s R10-a-Day Smartphone Offer Aims to Bridge South Africa’s Digital Divide

The telco’s fintech arm has launched a new Rent-to-Own smartphone programme, offering 4G and 5G-enabled devices for as little as R10 a day. What…

Acer Rolls Out Student-Focused Tech in South Africa Ahead of New Term

Acer Africa has launched a refreshed portfolio of devices aimed at South African students, just in time for the new academic cycle. Designed for…

Gen Z and Millennials Quietly Disrupt South Africa’s Insurance Industry

A silent revolution is underway in South Africa’s insurance industry, and it’s being led by Gen Z and Millennials. These digitally native generations are…

Elon Musk’s “De-Woke” AI Grok Slammed for Antisemitic Outbursts

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has once again found itself at the centre of controversy after the most recent update to Grok 3 triggered…

Jumia Taps Mirakl Ads to Supercharge Retail Media Across Its African Marketplace

Jumia, one of Africa’s leading e-commerce platforms, has replatformed its retail media operations to Mirakl Ads, marking a strategic step in expanding its advertising…

HONOR 400 and 400 Pro Redefine AI Smartphone Innovation for South African Users

HONOR has officially opened pre-orders for its much-anticipated HONOR 400 and HONOR 400 Pro smartphones in South Africa — ushering in a bold new…

Why AI in Education Still Needs Human Teachers

AI is disrupting education. But despite what the headlines (and some ChatGPT horror stories) might suggest, South African teachers aren’t being replaced — they’re…

Speed Tests, Mbps Myths, and the Real Truth About Your Internet Performance

Let’s be honest, when you upgrade to a shiny new 1Gbps fibre line, the first thing you do is run a speed test. And…

The Alarming Truth About Gen Z Gaming Cybercrime

Let’s be real, most of us have probably clicked “download” on a shady-looking mod or jumped at a promise of “free V-Bucks” at 2…

SA’s Smallest Businesses Are Job Engines – So Why Can’t They Get Funding

South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

South Africa’s AI PC revolution is officially underway. ASUS, in partnership with AMD, has unveiled its 2025 Expert P Series lineup — a full…

DeepSeek’s AI data leak is a wake-up call for South African businesses

A massive data leak at AI startup DeepSeek has exposed more than just chat logs and secret keys — it’s pulled the curtain back…

Vox Kiwi Wireless Promises Fibre-Like Speeds Without the Wait

South Africa’s Gen Z Economy Is Rising Fast. Here Is What the New Data Means for Brands, Tech and 2026

Microsoft Launches Project Gecko to Build AI for the Global Majority, Starting in Kenya

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Sony’s ULT POWER SOUND Range Lands in South Africa With a Bass-Heavy Lineup Built for Local Music Lovers

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Acer and Game Roll Out a High-Value Aspire 3 Black Friday Bundle for South Africans

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