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Logitech G launches academy for gaming content creators

Logitech has announced the launch of a competition and training programme to unearth aspiring gaming content creators in South Africa. Launching through Logitech G,…

Twitch launches service to help streamers access licensed music

Popular gaming live streaming platform, Twitch, has announced a new feature that allows streamers to include licensed music in their content. The new platform,…

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Price confirmed for South Africa

Following the September announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, the price for the device in South Africa has been confirmed by an online…

Lenovo announces world’s first foldable PC – the ThinkPad X1 Fold

While foldable smartphones have been around for some time, Lenovo has expanded the foldable screen concept to a hybrid PC device with the ThinkPad…

PS5 scammers: Console launch attracts interest of cybercriminals

Kaspersky has detected a surge in interest in the upcoming launch of Sony’s gaming console, the PlayStation 5 (PS5), among phishers and scammers. In…

Top Fifa players in SA to compete for charity event

Two of South Africa’s top Fifa players will battle it out in a friendly yet competitive showmatch to raise money for charity. The contest,…

Xbox Series S: price announced for South Africa

In a surprise move, Xbox South Africa has announced the local price for the Xbox Series S — despite the console’s existence only being…

Xiaomi brings Redmi 9C to SA: a 5000mAh smartphone with a price under R3000

Xiaomi has announced the launch of the Redmi 9C in South Africa — an affordable smartphone, with a 5000mAh battery, that costs under R3000….

Vivo X50 series: Vivo’s new premium smartphones now available in SA

While Vivo is known for its affordable smartphones like the Y12 and Y30, the company has released its latest premium devices on local shores…

Fujifilm launches world’s first interchangeable F1.0 lens with autofocus

In an expansion of its X Series lenses’ capabilities, Fujifilm has announced the launch of the world’s first F1.0 lens with autofocus capability. The…

Asus unveils latest ultraportable laptop lineup – prices and availability for South Africa

Asus has unveiled its latest lineup of high performance and ultraportable productivity devices — including the world’s lightest business 14-inch business laptop and the…

Samsung unveils its latest (and most expensive) foldable smartphone: price and details for South Africa

Samsung has unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 – which is set to take the crown as the company’s most…

Pre-installed malware found on Android phones in Africa, including SA

An investigation by Upstream’s Secure-D platform found that pre-installed Android malware on a major Chinese brand of smartphones has been targeting users in Africa….

Sony’s PS5 pre-order strategy is scarcity marketing on steroids

In a marketing jedi mind trick, Sony is getting users to register for a chance to get an invite to pre-order the PlayStation 5…

Fitbit launches new smartwatches – prices for South Africa

Fitbit has announced the launch off a number of new smartwatches and products — including what the company calls its most advanced health smartwatch…

Huawei Y5p launches in South Africa – price and details

The Huawei Y5p is now available in South Africa — with a price that makes it the company’s most affordable smartphone to date. The…

Doogee X95: R1599 smartphone now available in South Africa

The Doogee X95, an affordable smartphone with a large battery and triple camera, has launched in South Africa. The smartphone is an appealing buy…

Gaming for a cause: South-African-founded platform GivenGain rolls out charity live streams

South-African-founded fundraising platform GivenGain has introduced live-streaming functionality so that gamers, YouTubers, and others raise money for charities using this popular format. While charity…

ZTE to launch first smartphone with under-display camera

Chinese technology company ZTE has announced that its new ZTE Axon 20 5G will become the first consumer smartphone to feature an under-display camera….

Cat S42: Rugged, washable smartphone now available in South Africa

Cat has announced that their new Cat S42 smartphone is available in South Africa — a rugged smartphone that can stand up to scrubbing,…

Nokia 5.3 now available in South Africa – price and details

HMD Global has announced that its Nokia 5.3 is now available to buy in South Africa — which is good news for consumers looking…

Samsung Galaxy Note 20: details, launch date, and price for South Africa

Samsung has officially unveiled the new Galaxy Note 20 — while also providing details on its launch and price in South Africa. With the…

Google now officially owns Fitbit

Eskom announces Stage 2 loadshedding for next few days

New report calls for changes to VC strategy in Africa

SA fintech partners with TransUnion to increase financial access for locals

Impact Investment and the growing shift toward meaningful finance in Africa [Opinon]

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra announced: price and details for South Africa

A third of gamers in South Africa hide their hobby from parents

Asus Flow X13 and XG Mobile: A convertible gaming laptop with external graphics card – price for South Africa

Great news for Toyota hot hatch fans – GR Yaris confirmed for South Africa

Honda WV-R: High-riding ‘Jazz’ now in South Africa

The new Hyundai i10 is a Grand deal