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Jonathan Lun wins Singularity U’s Global Impact Challenge Southern Africa

Jonathan Lun, a Wits and Stellenbosch University alum, has been named the winner of Singularity University’s Global Impact Challenge Southern Africa 2017. Lun, 32,…

A tweet about chicken nuggets just broke Twitter’s all-time retweet record

It’s not often Twitter users see more than 1000 retweets for a single tweet, let alone 3.5-million, but that’s what internet famous nugget-loving teenager…

Theewaterskloof Dam is now just 15% full, vlog captures its sickly shape

Like Lion’s Head at sunset or Camps Bay on a Saturday, Cape Town’s largest dam, the Theewaterskloof, is seemingly the new hottest spot in…

Opera’s nifty new browser caters for WhatsApp and Messenger addicts

Opera’s desktop browser is known for pushing the envelope of browser design. It was the first to offer the tabs, a speed dial pane…

Apple’s now valued $270bn more than Microsoft, $145bn more than Alphabet

While its latest quarterly figures were less than impressive, Apple’s persistent market growth remains undoubted. The Cupertino-based technology company is the first in the…

Apple’s latest acquisition monitors the things you do in bed

Smart tracking technology has taken off in recent years, with wearables and internet of things gadgets featuring more prominently in homes across the world….

Climate changers: these are the 5 Singularity U Global Impact Challenge finalists

Singularity University’s Global Impact Challenge (GIC) Southern Africa edition, a competition that encourages innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs from the continent to formulate solutions to…

Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association

Samsung heads into CES 2026 with momentum Samsung Electronics is closing out 2025 with a strong signal of where its future tech ambitions lie….

GPT 5.2 lands in the API and could reshape how SA builds with AI

OpenAI has launched GPT 5.2, a major model upgrade now available in both the API and ChatGPT. It is described as the company’s most…

WhatsApp Beta Tests Cross-Platform Messaging and AI Replies as South Africans Spot Early Signs

WhatsApp’s 2025 update surge is in full motion and South Africa is once again at the front of the global test pool. With more…

Netflix moves to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $82.7B deal as regulators prepare for a global showdown

Netflix has officially announced its intention to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming assets in a proposed $82.7 billion deal that, if approved, would reshape…

OpenAI’s new offline AI model could reshape Africa’s app market in 2026

The breakthrough that changes everything OpenAI has revealed a compact offline AI model that can run fully on-device. No cloud connection. No data usage….

AI side hustles are becoming South Africa’s newest obsession

A new digital side hustle is taking off Across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, a new kind of side hustle is starting to reshape…

Monitors Are the New Power Move in Africa’s Gaming Boom

Africa’s gaming surge is changing what players need Africa’s gaming market has officially entered a new era. With South Africa now valued at over…

Three South African Schools Win Global Recognition in Robotics Innovation

Three South African schools have earned top global honours in the Inspired Builds robotics competition, a worldwide STEM challenge that involved 111 schools across…

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…

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…

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