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TWR Podcast: Phones to avoid this Christmas, SA startup taking on Uber & local Black Friday stats

Welcome to The Weekly Roundup, where we talk the latest in tech and startup news. This week, Hadlee Simons hosts Stephen Timm and Julia…

Is WhatsApp down across the world again? Twitter thinks so

WhatsApp is down yet again, this according to user reports published to Twitter on Thursday evening. Tweets suggest that the messaging service began experiencing…

Google app Datally to help us save while waiting for data to fall

South Africans have long been clamouring for cheaper data and it often feels like our complaints are falling on deaf ears. But if you’re anxiously awaiting…

SA’s box office: Justice League reigns supreme

If you’re an avid follower of South Africa’s box office, then you may have noticed a lapse in our weekly updates. This is because…

Brett Herron live-tweets ‘horrific’ Metrorail journey across Cape Town

How difficult is it to take a train from Khayelitsha to Cape Town on a Thursday morning? Very. At least that’s what MayCo member…

YouTube expands Community feature to users with 10k+ subs, to add ‘Stories’

YouTube’s Community feature, which it had been testing with a few creators for around a year, has been expanded to all users with more…

Here are the most-liked Instagram posts of 2017

Instagram has released its 2017 year in review, and so without further ado, here are the ten most-liked images, as well as the ten…

Smart TVs Are Becoming South Africa’s New Smart-Home Control Hubs

The living room becomes mission control for home tech South African homes are stepping deeper into the smart-living era, and the living room is…

Checkers vs Woolies vs Pick n Pay: SA Grocery Apps Gear Up for November Delivery Surge

Festive shopping becomes a delivery stress test South Africa’s holiday season is no longer only about packed malls and last minute trolley battles. It…

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…

New Ookla Insights Show MTN Holding Mobile Speed Lead as Vodacom Claims 5G Advantage

South Africa’s mobile networks are once again setting the pace for the continent. New performance data from Ookla shows MTN and Vodacom dominating mobile…

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…

OPPO A6 Pro 5G launches in South Africa with bigger battery and tougher build

Built for South African lifestyles OPPO has officially launched the A6 Pro 5G in South Africa, bringing a combination of power, durability, and sleek…

OPPO South Africa Enters New Growth Phase with Jace Chen as CEO

A New Chapter for OPPO in South Africa OPPO South Africa has appointed Jace Chen as its new Chief Executive Officer, signalling a shift…

Understanding Forex Market Liquidity in South Africa

The South African Forex market offers access to global currency pairs with increasingly sophisticated platforms and tools. One of the most important concepts for…