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Neymar vs Mark Zuckerberg: it’s the Facebook Messenger keepy-uppy challenge

Don’t look now folks, but celebrities are now challenging one other to something that doesn’t involve ice water — the Keepy Uppy Challenge. Based…

Mere mortals can now apply for a verified Twitter account

Twitter has announced that anyone can now apply to have their Twitter account verified. Prior to this, users had to be famous and wield…

Netflix sees drop in user growth, a sign of things to come?

Streaming colossus Netflix has announced its earnings for the second quarter of 2016, revealing user growth below expectations. In a letter to shareholders, the company…

So much yes: ever see someone do a ‘backflip quadruple tailwhip’?

I remember playing games like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX and laughing at the absurdity of some tricks. “Yeah, right….

MomConnect Facebook Messenger chatbot launches at Durban AIDS conference

At this week’s 21st International AIDS Conference held in Durban, the Praekelt Foundation introduced a new Facebook Messenger chatbot integrated with the SA Department…

Did you know? These 10 human body parts can be replaced

Medical science and bio technology has given second chances to so many lives, especially in the form of prostheses. Gone are the days where your…

Musical marketing: brands should fine tune campaigns using music

F and F-sharp — two simple bass notes that define the classic thriller Jaws. That score still effectively strikes a chord of suspense and…

HONOR 400 and 400 Pro Redefine AI Smartphone Innovation for South African Users

HONOR has officially opened pre-orders for its much-anticipated HONOR 400 and HONOR 400 Pro smartphones in South Africa — ushering in a bold new…

Epson Partners with Global Icon Shakira to Inspire Youth Creativity Across Africa and Beyond

Epson has announced international music icon and philanthropist Shakira as the new face of its ‘Imagine New Possibilities’ campaign across Africa, the Middle East,…

Why South Africa’s AI Moment Demands Bold Leadership, Not Just Tech Adoption

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant promise or a Silicon Valley experiment. It’s embedded in the now. South Africans are already using generative…

Why AI in Education Still Needs Human Teachers

AI is disrupting education. But despite what the headlines (and some ChatGPT horror stories) might suggest, South African teachers aren’t being replaced — they’re…

Speed Tests, Mbps Myths, and the Real Truth About Your Internet Performance

Let’s be honest, when you upgrade to a shiny new 1Gbps fibre line, the first thing you do is run a speed test. And…

Lenovo Accelerate 2025 champions Innovation

Lenovo Southern Africa’s flagship event, Accelerate 2025, has just wrapped up in Johannesburg — and if the conversations are anything to go by, the…

The Alarming Truth About Gen Z Gaming Cybercrime

Let’s be real, most of us have probably clicked “download” on a shady-looking mod or jumped at a promise of “free V-Bucks” at 2…

SA’s Smallest Businesses Are Job Engines – So Why Can’t They Get Funding

South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…

Starlink in South Africa – Regulatory turbulence grounds Elon Musk’s satellite internet plans—for now

Elon Musk’s Starlink wants to beam fast internet across South Africa, but the satellite internet giant is hitting turbulence. Despite growing local demand and…