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Cape Town dam levels back above 50% after weekend’s winter storm

This past weekend’s rainfall has brought a huge relief to residents and reservoirs in what has been another dry start to Cape Town’s winter….

Ethiopia’s been without internet for more than 48 hours

Over the weekend, a report from NetBlocks revealed that Ethiopia’s internet was shut show across country after its army leader was shot dead amid…

Google Home Mini plays sound effects while you read Disney stories

Google on Monday revealed that you can now read famous Disney stories with backstage help from your Google Home Mini smart speaker. When reading…

Everyone is on WhatsApp, so why isn’t your contact centre?

When was the last time you sent an SMS in your personal capacity? Chances are that it’s been a while. Now, think about how…

Twitter loved these moments from the 2019 BET Awards

The 2019 BET awards took place in Los Angeles this weekend, commemorating some of the biggest stars in the music and movie industry. The…

Old-Mutual’s App-to-Email Messaging: An Everlytic & Mirum Case Study [Sponsored]

Everlytic and Mirum Agency collaborated on a project for Old Mutual’s Dreams app. This allowed Old Mutual to automatically trigger emails that are personalised…

8 awesome wallpaper websites to kit our your PC and smartphone

Finding wallpapers for your smartphone or PC can sure be a chore. And if you don’t know where to look, the process is a…

TikTok Has Not Been Sold In The US But The New Deal Is Reshaping Who Controls The Platform

TikTok has not been sold in the United States. Despite headlines suggesting otherwise, the short-video platform remains partially owned by ByteDance. What has changed…

The Masters Of The Universe Trailer Is A CGI Spectacle And The Internet Has Feelings About It

The new trailer for Masters of the Universe did not quietly arrive. It exploded into feeds, comment sections and meme timelines, immediately reigniting an old…

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…

OPPO’s Reno15 Series Signals a Maturing Premium Mid-Tier Smartphone Market in South Africa

South Africa’s smartphone market has entered a more measured phase. Instead of chasing extremes, consumers are looking for devices that fit into everyday life…

The Weirdest CES 2026 Tech People Might Actually Use In South Africa

Every January, CES reminds us that the future rarely arrives neatly packaged. Some products feel years away from real use, while others look strange…

WhatsApp’s 2026 Updates Are Making The App A Daily Productivity Layer

WhatsApp remains the backbone of digital communication in South Africa. Whether it is school groups, family messaging, buying and selling in local communities, or…