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Ecommerce in South Africa – a growing movement

Ecommerce in South Africa faces many challenges. From the consumer perspective, these include reluctance to pay delivery costs, confusion around payment and the need…

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review: bright-eyed but blinded by its legacy

I imagine that it’s difficult for any company to go beyond and create a product even better than its best. It’s what Apple aims…

Why you need to recognise the needs of your customers before they do

In the not so distant past shoppers used to rely on a familiar sales person, may be the proprietor of the general store in…

Online marketing, offline marketing: it’s all the same these days

Remember when marketing executives had to convince their bosses to put time and resources into “that internet thing”? Well, bar a few stubborn hangers-on,…

iCaptcha aims to make the web Safer by teaching South Africans new languages

CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) codes have a long history of being used for good, having been…

Weekly Round Up #43: Paris attacks, AfricaCom, YouTube Offline, Is Cape Town the best startup hub?

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This week on BurnCast, Stuart…

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…

Standard bank mobile app Pick n Pay shoppers EasyScan

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…

South Africa’s EV Shift Gets a Major Boost

Johannesburg’s clean energy ambitions just received a jolt from one of the world’s biggest electric vehicle innovators. Global new energy vehicle giant BYD (Build…

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