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MTN’s $50 Steppa smartphone changes (almost) everything

It’s been astonishing to see how quickly mobile operator MTN’s Steppa smartphone has been written off, when the devices have hardly made it to…

Ex-Rocket Internet crew all-in on Nigerian gift card startup Suregifts

While the idea of a gift card ecommerce startup isn’t exactly novel, Suregifts from Lagos, Nigeria, has the type of VC backing and founder…

LG G Pro Lite review: heavy on features, light on price

LG’s a sneaky one. After years of pumping out washing machines, TVs and microwaves, it branched off to mobile phones. And holy hell, has…

Foursquare gets $15m injection from Microsoft

Things are seriously busy at Microsoft right now. Shortly after announcing that Satya Nadella would be taking over as CEO and Bill Gates was…

Win a LEGO Star Wars set with Gearburn and WantItAll

Chrome and LEGO recently teamed up to create Build With Chrome, a browser application that lets us build whatever our hearts desire, as long as…

Satya Nadella named Microsoft CEO, Bill Gates no longer Chairman

Microsoft has made it official. Satya Nadella, its enterprise head, has been named the new CEO of the tech giant. The company announced in…

10 of the most important dates in Facebook’s 10 year history

Ten years ago today, a project that began in a Harvard dorm room set off on the path to world domination. Yup, on 4…

When AI Meets Mzansi The Funniest Fails and Memes

Why South Africans Love an AI Fail Artificial intelligence is supposed to be serious business. It powers banks, telecoms, and even parts of government…

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…

Affordable 5G Phones Could Accelerate Digital Inclusion

The Device Barrier South Africa has invested heavily in rolling out 4G and 5G networks, but there is a catch. Millions of people still…

MTN and Vodacom in a Tight Race for 5G Leadership

The Race to Own 5G South Africa’s two largest operators, MTN and Vodacom, are investing billions in building out their 5G networks. Both are…

Digital Bootcamp The Real Skills Behind Competitive Gaming

Gaming as Training Ground Millions of people worldwide are engaging daily in what neuroscientists describe as intensive cognitive training. They are sharpening reaction times,…

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…

Huawei SOUND ULTIMATE Series

A Showcase of Sound and Innovation Huawei has unveiled the SOUND ULTIMATE Series at its Shanghai Acoustics R&D Center, introducing what it calls a…

MTN Champions Digital Inclusion on the Global Stage

Driving Africa’s Digital Future MTN South Africa has stepped into the global spotlight at the G20 Digital Economy Working Group, presenting its vision for…

WeThinkCode_ and South Cape TVET College Bring Software Engineering Training to Rural SA Youth

In a pioneering effort to tackle South Africa’s growing digital divide, WeThinkCode_ and South Cape TVET College have partnered to roll out an 18-month…

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…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones

The most advanced Galaxy Z series yet, seamlessly blending precision engineering and powerful intelligence to elevate everyday interactions – all in its thinnest and…

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