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Stats SA pilot census to use online registration

The Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) Census 2021 Pilot will use online registration in conjuction with traditional data-gathering methods, offering residents an alternative to…

How to easily keep track of COVID-19 cases in South Africa

Early in the pandemic, it was more difficult to keep track of new or active COVID-19 cases in South Africa. However, there are now…

Cape Town to pilot online market for local businesses

The City of Cape Town has announced that it will be piloting the Cape Town Online Market — an e-commerce platform for local vendors,…

Cape Town launches online portal for public to submit ideas for city

The City of Cape Town has launched an online “idea management system” so that residents can share ideas about challenges faced by the city….

FNB launches new stokvel accounts with no monthly fees

FNB has announced the launch of new digital stokvel accounts that carry no monthly fees. According to the bank, these accounts will help to…

How to RICA your Telkom SIM online

The need to RICA any new SIM card can be an inconvenience for many, but luckily, some mobile providers allow you to complete the…

How to shop safely online this Black Friday

This year’s Black Friday is no ordinary one: more South Africans than ever before will be shopping, and paying, online. According to a recent…

City of Cape Town online services to go offline for three days

While online and e-Service portals for government services are a welcome offering during a pandemic (and for general convenience), the City of Cape Town…

Facebook says goodbye to FarmVille

Finnish developer Zynga is closing down one of its most popular web games, FarmVille, after 11 years on Facebook. Facebook announced back in July…

Cause of Cape Town earthquakes unknown – where to follow updates online

The South African Council for Geoscience has said that the small earthquakes in Cape Town do not appear to be related to the offshore…

Level 1 coming? How to watch Ramaphosa’s national address tonight online

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address South Africans at 7pm tonight (16 September) on whether the country will make the move to Level 1 lockdown….

South Africans can now book a COVID-19 test online

VFS Global has launched an online appointment booking service for diagnostic COVID-19 tests which allows South Africans to book their test with a local…

Here are the free courses Microsoft launched for digital skills

Earlier this week, Microsoft unveiled a new global digital skills initiative in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the wave of job losses worldwide….

Vodacom now lets customers self-RICA their SIM cards

Vodacom has introduced a self-RICA feature, letting you register your new SIM card from the comfort of your home. You can access the feature…

Yep!: New app helps you find local services and businesses

Telkom has launched a new app called Yep! that helps you find services and small businesses near you — from building contractors to childcare…

Google promises to train one million Africans in digital skills

There’s no doubting that internet penetration, digital skills and economic growth are closely entwined. So it comes as no surprise to hear that Google has…

The biggest mistakes you are making with online advertising (and how they’re costing your business)

Digital has become such a pervasive layer in our lives, it’s hard to extract ourselves from it – much harder than television advertising (thanks…

Gearburn’s pick — top 16 multiplayer iPad games

The iPad is custom-made for full-screen, HD multiplayer titles. Casual titles work exceedingly well on the world’s most popular tablet and, given the lack…

Should digital strategists say goodbye to their jobs?

Okay, so maybe we’re not there yet. But what will all these “Social media”, “Digital”, “Mobile” and “Online” strategists do when online and conventional…

Ubisoft going online with ‘Ghost Recon’ videogame

Ubisoft is crafting a free-to-play online version of its popular “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon” shooter videogame. “Ghost Recon Online” is a deviation from the…

5 tips for getting the most out of your Facebook ad campaign

Facebook have made their advertising platform exceptionally easy to use. All you need is 135 characters of text (around 35 words), an image and…

Powering your site: Technology choices

Making the wrong technology choice can cripple your online business. It can mean expensive maintenance and development costs down the line. It could mean…

Pixar’s Luca review: Spaghetti for the soul

Young, Famous & African: Netflix reveals cast members

TelkomONE offers Catch Up for shows on free-to-air channels

Egypt’s Trella closes $42-million funding round

What SME owners should know about image and video SEO

The value of effective servant leadership in 2021

Mzansi Quest: Jacaranda FM launches VR game

1More ComfoBuds Pro wireless earphones review: Brilliant at the basics

Road Test: Volvo XC40 T3 Geartronic

Land Rover to test hydrogen-powered Defender in 2021

King of the Kalahari: Toyota’s Land Cruiser 300