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Rise of Africa’s makers: Q&A with HacKidemia founder Stefania Druga

Afrimakers is the brainchild of ex-Google engineer and founder of HacKIDemia, Stefania Druga. The initiative that has recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo…

How long before tablet saturation? IDC predicts single digit growth by 2017

If you were one of those people who thought that the iPad was a giant, pointless version of the iPhone, chances are you’ve changed…

Over 2m Facebook, Twitter, Gmail accounts compromised in massive hack

More than two-million accounts for users of popular online services including Facebook, Twitter, Gmail and Yahoo have been compromised after malware captured, among other…

Chinese government outright rejects Bitcoin as currency

China’s central bank and five other government ministries today announced Bitcoin is not money, and it should not be used as currency in the…

Facebook’s Middle East and Africa boss on ads, mobile and the scramble for Africa

Africa is an important market for everybody. Facebook is well aware of this and ready to jump abroad the great innovation train blazing through…

The Internet of Things could play a massive role in the future of healthcare: here’s how

Leading on from my previous article around why the understanding Internet of Things (IoT) is vital do digital success, one of the biggest and…

Female entrepreneurs in Africa are on the rise

Being an entrepreneur anywhere in the world is daunting but the technology sector in Africa presents its own distinct challenges. Yet, despite the limited…

Trump Wants To Sue Trevor Noah, The Grammys Got Messy, And X Is Absolutely Eating It Up

A Joke, A Threat, And A Very Online Meltdown Trevor Noah delivered a measured, globally tuned monologue while hosting the 2026 Grammy Awards. Donald…

What South Africans Need To Know About The New Face Of Banking Fraud

A new generation of banking fraud is taking hold in South Africa, and it is far more sophisticated than the phishing scams many consumers…

What A $500 Million Trump-Linked Crypto Deal Signals For Web3 In 2026

A $500 million investment into a Trump-linked crypto venture may look like political drama at first glance. In reality, it tells a much bigger…

Hisense Bets On Gaming And Hybrid Work With A New Monitor Push In South Africa

Hisense is making a deliberate play for South Africa’s growing gaming and hybrid-work audience with the launch of its latest monitor lineup, led by…

ClawDBot: The AI That’s Quietly Taking Over South African WhatsApp

The first time most South Africans heard about ClawDBot was when it started replying in their family, church or stokvel groups. A message would…

Crypto Enters 2026 With New Momentum And A Very Different Mood

The crypto market has entered 2026 with a noticeably different energy. After a volatile end to last year, January has brought renewed confidence, firmer…

Why South African Parents Are Turning Chores Into Games

Across South African households, a subtle shift is taking place. Parents are borrowing ideas from video games, fitness apps and loyalty platforms and applying…

HONOR’s “Unbreakable” Phone Sets a New Benchmark for Smartphone Durability

South African smartphone buyers have become increasingly pragmatic. Battery life, longevity, and durability now matter as much as cameras and screen size. Against that…

Why Hardware Matters Again In A Software-Obsessed World

For most of the past decade, software drove the tech conversation. Updates, features and AI tools promised to make devices smarter without needing better…

Why Free Apps Are Becoming More Expensive Than Paid Ones In 2026

South Africans have always gravitated towards free apps. In 2026, that relationship is starting to feel far less generous. What once felt accessible now…

South African Fintech MyBento Puts Local Female-Led Tech On The Global Map

South Africa’s technology ecosystem continues to quietly produce globally competitive startups, and this time the spotlight is firmly on female-led innovation. Local fintech business…

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