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What should we make of Uber’s bid to go cashless in Nigeria?

Even though 2016 is just two weeks old, the world’s sexiest startup Uber seems to be sweating already in Nigeria. A few days after…

7 reasons why customers are abandoning your mobile shopping cart

Shopping cart abandonment rate has always been a big concern for ecommerce retailers, but the rise of m-commerce has given this crucial metric a…

There’s no magic bullet for digital marketing success

When starting a new lead generation, mobile marketing, social media or brand awareness campaign, I’m often asked – “what is the magic bullet with…

Five big data trends that will impact South Africa in 2016

The use of Big Data has seen spectacular in South Africa over the past two years. It has helped businesses to reduce costs, be…

impactAFRICA: $500k African data journalism fund launches

Code for Africa on Monday announced the launch of impactAFRICA, a US$500 000 fund aimed at providing grants and technical support for impactful data…

Falcon 9 rocket fails to nail drone boat landing, explodes spectacularly

SpaceX may be in a good place when it comes to landing its Falcon 9 rockets on dry land — and thus allowing them…

China’s Smartphone Market Slips 3% as vivo Reclaims the Top Spot

Mainland China’s smartphone market has recorded another quarter of decline, slipping 3% year-on-year according to new research from Omdia. The drop marks the second…

Xiaomi 15T Series – Leica in Your Pocket

Gone are the days when professional photography meant carrying a DSLR and a bag full of lenses. With the launch of the Xiaomi 15T…

When AI Sees What We See – Why Its “Vision” Feels Weird (and Slightly Creepy)

Ever asked an AI to create “a dog riding a skateboard in jeans” and ended up with something slightly cursed? You’re not alone. AI…

The Comic Chaos of Sassy Smart Homes

Smart Devices, Big (and Brutally Honest) Feelings It’s 10 a.m., you shuffle into the kitchen in yesterday’s sweats, and your fridge cheerfully says “Good…

Optasia’s $375 Million JSE IPO Could Redefine African AI Fintech

Inside Optasia’s Rapid Ascent Optasia’s planned $375 million Johannesburg Stock Exchange listing could become the defining fintech moment of 2025.The Dubai-based AI microfinance powerhouse,…

The Many Faces of AI in South Africa’s 2025 Tech Moment

The Boardroom ViewIn South African boardrooms, AI has shifted from curiosity to competitive necessity. Executives are asking not whether to adopt AI, but how…

“Delulu” and “Rizz”- How South Africa’s 2025 Slang Meets ChatGPT and WhatsApp Culture

The Language of 2025 South Africa’s social feeds in 2025 are buzzing with new words and digital inside jokes. Slang like delulu, rizz, and…

Maziv’s Fibre Push Brings Rural South Africa Closer to True High-Speed Internet

Connecting the Disconnected Maziv, backed by Vodacom, has announced a new phase of fibre network expansion designed to connect underserved rural and semi-urban areas….

When AI Meets Mzansi The Funniest Fails and Memes

Why South Africans Love an AI Fail Artificial intelligence is supposed to be serious business. It powers banks, telecoms, and even parts of government…

Opera Mini Data Campaigns Reshape Mobile Access in South Africa

The Data Challenge South Africans continue to face high mobile data costs relative to income. For millions, this makes full internet participation a luxury…

WeThinkCode_ and South Cape TVET College Bring Software Engineering Training to Rural SA Youth

In a pioneering effort to tackle South Africa’s growing digital divide, WeThinkCode_ and South Cape TVET College have partnered to roll out an 18-month…

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