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Mobile usage and apps in South Africa: the numbers you need to know

Sitting in your iOS 7 cocoon and assume everyone has an iPad? Or that SMS died out with the arrival of BBM? Perhaps you’re…

Potential vs politics: can India rise above to become a powerhouse?

So here are some staggering statistics: By 2030 India’s urban population will reach 590 million. That’s almost twice the entire population of the United…

Dial Direct pays homage to Buzzfeed with designated driver site

This is pretty clever. Insurance company Dial Direct has created a Buzzfeed-style site to promote its new designated driver product. The site, which has…

How does Facebook remain relevant in a mobile world?

I noticed something over the weekend. I can’t recall the last time I visited Facebook.com on my laptop. Even though I sit at a…

The Bloodhound SSC: everything you need to know about the supersonic car set to revolutionise tech

First off, I’m not talking about the large scent hound originally bred for hunting deer and wild boar. You know, the four-legged furry thing,…

‘Need for Speed Rivals’ review: the endless road

Need for Speed Rivals is the latest title to be spawned from the Need for Speed family and the first one born from the…

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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