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Weekly Roundup Podcast #116: New phones for SA, tech giants’ Q2 results

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This week, Hadlee Simons hosts…

Dunkirk movie review: made of the Reich stuff

The early months of World War Two were known as the phoney war for good reason, as Germany took Poland without Warsaw’s allies (Britain…

Disruptive technology: which poses the biggest risk to businesses?

There’s a great deal of discussion about disruptive technologies today. From 3D printing to block chain to self-driving, autonomous cars and trucks, we’re seeing a…

Twitter still has 328m users as growth flatlines

Twitter’s brief positive run of earning results and user growth came to an abrupt halt this quarter. The social messaging company today released its…

Lupita Nyong’o disguised herself at Comic-Con (but she isn’t the first)

Lupita Nyong’o has raked in tens of thousands of likes and retweets on Twitter after posting a video of her running and dancing around…

Mayor: Cape Town to source 20% of energy from renewables by 2020

Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille today took to Twitter in an hour-long update regarding key issues affecting the City of Cape Town, including…

Foxconn announces $10bn investment in new US-based factory

Foxconn — the manufacturer responsible for bolting together most of Apple’s products — is planning to build a factory on US soil, reports the…

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…

South Africa’s Top Gamers Crowned at MTN SHIFT Gaming Grand Finals

The Road to Canal Walk Five months, eight malls, and thousands of players later, the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience 2025 came to a dramatic…

BYD’s Super Plug-In SUV Leading South Africa’s Green Shift

A New Chapter in South African Mobility Chinese new-energy giant BYD is preparing to launch the Sea Lion 5, its latest Super Plug-In Hybrid…

TikTok Sale Framework Marks a Turning Point for Global Tech

Washington and Beijing Reach an Agreement The long-running dispute over TikTok’s ownership is finally nearing resolution. U.S. and Chinese officials have confirmed a framework…

The Era of the Device-Scroller Is Officially Here

Living in the Scroll If your thumb has permanent muscle memory from swiping, you’re part of South Africa’s device-scroller generation. Phones are no longer…

South Africa’s AI-Fintech Moment Is Here

The New Face of Finance South Africa’s fintech sector is entering a defining phase. Venture funding might be cautious worldwide, but local innovation around…

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