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Source: © 123rf The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has come out in support of the Communications Minister’s proposed new policy direction

ISPA supports ICT policy

Dutoit launches Juicy Gems agri-education coding game for learners

Dutoit launches Juicy Gems agri-education coding game for learners

30 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: BET Software champions young minds with Robotics Clubs

#YouthMonth: BET Software champions young minds with Robotics Clubs

27 Jun 2025

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Threads for web launches. Source: Meta.com

Threads for web launches as Trump returns to X

Lindsey Schutters 25 Aug 2023

Vodacom is working hard to promote its VodaPay app. Source: X.com

Vodacom incentivises VodaPay app use with bonus airtime

24 Aug 2023

The TikTok dance party is over. Source: Lindsey Schutters

The TikTok dance party is over, the platform is ready to get paid

Lindsey Schutters 23 Aug 2023

E-commerce growth in SA was inevitable. Source: Andrea Picqaudio/Pexels

What is driving the e-commerce surge in SA?

22 Aug 2023

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Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over 'horrific' content, misinformation

Abdi Sheikh 21 Aug 2023

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Elon Musk wants to remove the block option on Twitter, now X

21 Aug 2023

Roblox is the largest online gaming platform. Source: Roblox Blog

Is Roblox a gambling platform? New lawsuit will find out

Lindsey Schutters 21 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf In On Africa's (IOA), latest publication sheds light on ChatGPT usage and future AI concerns among working South Africans

Half of South Africans have concerns around ChatGPT and AI in the future

17 Aug 2023

Source: Takealot Takealot.com is trialling its first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow that will deliver within the hour

Takealot.com trials first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow

15 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf The Competition Commission’s stance on Google’s search dominance will afford many small companies a unique opportunity, but it has serious consequences for SA’s larger brands

Competition Commission remedial actions for Google: Good for small brands, not so much for big brands

10 Aug 2023

Source: © Dexerto Threads growth has slowed by 90% in August to an average of 440,000 new users per day

Threads growth slows by 90%

7 Aug 2023

Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X in July.

X brings back live video for the first time since 2021

Lindsey Schutters 4 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. Atang Matebesi, the chief executive officer of Santam’s Client Solutions business.

Santam rebrands: Unveils Santam Switch

3 Aug 2023

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MTN and Disney+ launch mobile plan

3 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. HealthDart co-founder and chief executive officer, Njabulo Skhosana.

HealthDart: Google-backed SA healthcare pioneer

3 Aug 2023

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Senegal blocks TikTok in widening clampdown on dissent

Ngouda Dione and Joel Kouam 3 Aug 2023

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5. Source: Supplied

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jul 2023

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Elon Musk rebrands Twitter to X

24 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied. Founder of Made To Thrive, Steve Stavs.

#Newsmaker: Unlocking the future of healthcare with biohacker Steve Stavs

Katja Hamilton 21 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Driven by the frenzy of Black Friday,, November truly carries more gold in its pocket than any other month for eCommerce apps

Black Friday a key driver for e-commerce apps

20 Jul 2023

Android Nearby Share comes to Windows. Source: Google

Google addresses Airdrop envy with Nearby Share for Windows

Lindsey Schutters 20 Jul 2023

Amazon overtakes Apple, becomes the world's most valuable tech brand

19 Jul 2023

Claude Hanan and Luke Jedeikin are behind Bash and Superbalist. Source: Supplied.

E-commerce Titans: Meet the duo behind Bash and Superbalist

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.

Binance's new general counsel

14 Jul 2023

Android Auto. Source: Supplied

New Android Auto update gets Assistant glow-up

Lindsey Schutters 14 Jul 2023

Vodacom Business CEO William Mzimba to step down

Vodacom Business CEO William Mzimba to step down

14 Jul 2023

Threads by Instagram. Source: Supplied

Threads dethrones ChatGPT as fastest consumer app to 100 million

Lindsey Schutters 12 Jul 2023

Apps are the future of proptech

Apps are the future of proptech

Joff van Reenen 11 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Lebo Moerane, joint head of social at VMLY&R South Africa, takes a first look at Threads and what brands should be taking note of

8 considerations brands need to take note of when looking at Threads

Lebo Moerane 10 Jul 2023

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

7 Jul 2023

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