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Should the SA digital space worry about its poor Cannes Lions showing?

This year, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity was not a happy hunting ground for South Africa’s digital agencies. In fact, the only…

What should we make of the fact that robots are now ‘self aware’?

Three small and very innocent looking robots (called “Nao Bots”) were recently tasked with solving a slightly altered version of philosopher Luciano Floridi’s induction…

5 Memeburn posts you loved this week

Plenty can happen in a week, and keeping up with it all can be terrifyingly difficult. In between the piles of work sitting in…

Windows 10, ‘No Man’s Sky’ and ‘Life Is Strange’: the TGIF Video Roundup

Welcome to the TGIF Video Roundup, a weekly series where we explore, highlight and poke fun at some of the videos, trailers and clips…

Inside Nigeria’s bustling startup world — where the real ‘hustlers’ live

Earlier this week, Ventureburn unveiled DEMO Africa’s top 30 startups for 2015. While attention is being given to Ivory Coast whose startup scene is…

Bitcoin Surges As Market Relief Rally Meets Trump’s Crypto Backing

Bitcoin has surged to its highest level in a month as global risk sentiment improves and Donald Trump signals renewed support for the crypto sector.

Insider Threats Surge In South African Organisations As AI Expands Cyber Risk

Nearly half of South African organisations report a rise in malicious insider incidents, according to new research from Mimecast. AI-driven attacks and collaboration tools are expanding the cyber attack surface.

Anthropic Refuses To Let AI Spy On Customers

Anthropic says its AI will not be used to spy on customers, even in government contracts. Here is what that means for AI governance, enterprise trust and defence partnerships.

Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros Bid As Paramount Skydance Wins a New Phase of the Streaming Wars

Netflix has ended its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised its offer. Here’s what that means for the streaming wars and media consolidation in 2026.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

With powerful hardware working together with an industry-leading camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier and faster

Netflix Paramount Trump Clash Escalates As Streaming Power Meets Political Pressure

Donald Trump’s call for Netflix to remove board member Susan Rice has intensified the Paramount saga, pushing the streaming wars into a political confrontation.

The Future of Forex Brokers in South Africa – Consolidation, Regulation, or Exit?

South Africa’s retail forex industry is entering a decisive phase as regulation tightens and consolidation accelerates. What does it mean for brokers and traders?

Kimi K2.5 Enters the Global AI Race Against ChatGPT 5.2 and Its Rivals

Kimi K2.5 has launched as a powerful open AI model from China. Here’s how it compares to ChatGPT 5.2, Claude, Gemini and Grok in capability, architecture and strategy.

Is 2026 The Crypto Tipping Point For African Merchants?

With stablecoins gaining traction and regulation improving, African merchants may be nearing a crypto tipping point. Here’s why 2026 could mark a shift from hesitation to adoption.

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Can Digital Skills Unlock South Africa’s Next Growth Cycle?

With youth unemployment above 60 percent, South Africa is betting on digital skills to drive inclusive growth. Here is how MICT SETA is positioning the next generation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Vox 100Mbps Fixed Wireless Review: Fast, Reliable Internet That Finally Feels Like Fibre

We tested Vox Telecom’s 100Mbps Kiwi Home Wireless in South Africa. Installation, real speed tests, pricing and how it compares to fibre for everyday use

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