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‘The Hobbit’ trailer generates massive online buzz

The release of an official trailer to Peter Jackson’s long-awaited return to Middle Earth has caused enough online buzz to briefly become a trending…

Kim Jong Il death trends on China’s weibos

The recent death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il trended globally on Twitter. It was also, however, the most talked-about topic on China’s…

‘Radical’ female Bahrain blogger freed, refuses to leave prison

Zainab al-Khawaja, a female blogger from Bahrain who was arrested for anti-establishment comments on Twitter, has been released on bail. Unfortunately for Bahraini authorities,…

YouTube unveils biggest videos of 2011

YouTube has released its official list of the most watched videos of 2011. Mirroring the results of Google’s Zeitgeist — which revealed the most…

Coca Cola’s winter wonderland happiness machine [Video]

Coca Cola loves Christmas and has specialised in creating ads that tug at one’s heartstrings during the festive season. The soft drink giant has…

HTC wounded by Apple patent lawsuit

Apple now has exclusive rights to use “one-tap screen commands” for its devices. This lays an all-mighty smackdown on HTC, which is now forced…

Vox Kiwi Wireless Promises Fibre-Like Speeds Without the Wait

A new wireless broadband option aimed at fibre-frustrated households Vox has introduced Vox Kiwi Home Wireless, a next-generation broadband solution designed for South Africans…

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

The rise of a new economic powerhouse South Africa’s Gen Z population, aged 13 to 28, has become one of the country’s most influential…

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

A new AI model built for the global majority Microsoft has announced Project Gecko, a research initiative designed to close the performance gap between…

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…

MTN and Microsoft Partner to Bring AI Learning Tools to Millions Across Africa

A partnership designed to expand AI access across Africa MTN and Microsoft have announced a new collaboration that aims to bring artificial intelligence powered…

HONOR South Africa – A Year in Review: Reflecting on Innovation, Inclusion, and the Road Ahead

A year defined by technology and meaningful connection As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year defined not only…

HONOR Showcases Human-Centric Innovation at Africa Tech Festival 2025

A standout presence at Africa’s leading technology showcase Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR wrapped up a successful three days at the Africa…

HONOR Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovation at Africa Tech Festival 2025

A Shenzhen-inspired experience arrives in Cape Town Visitors to this year’s Africa Tech Festival are in for a glimpse of the future as HONOR,…

South Africa’s Telcos Turn to AI As Networks Enter a Reliability Era

AI becomes the new network backbone South Africa’s telecom industry is not chasing hype any longer. After years of competing on tower density and…

Motorola and Swarovski Bring Foldable Luxury to South Africa with the Brilliant Collection

A fusion of technology and luxury Motorola Mobility has officially unveiled the Motorola Brilliant Collection by Swarovski®, a limited edition collaboration that blends cutting-edge…

Sanlam Fintech Expands Its AI Coach to Tackle South Africa’s Medical Access Gap

AI meets healthcare in a first for South African fintech Sanlam Fintech is broadening its reach beyond money management with an upgrade to its…

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