https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/793.html South Africa IT & Telecommunications news 15 Mobile & Apps news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/793.html en-us Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:11:39 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-marketers-enter-a-new-era-of-social-media-as-ai-becomes-business-as-usual-064595a Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation to become a core part of marketing in South Africa, but according to the South African Social Media Landscape Report 2026, technology alone is no longer what separates successful brands. 1-269577 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pay-rolls-out-gemini-powered-grocery-assistant-penny-175696a As South Africa's grocery delivery market becomes increasingly competitive, Pick n Pay is betting that the future of online shopping will be driven by conversation rather than search. 1-269548 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/whatsapp-launches-monthly-subscription-in-south-africa-397368a WhatsApp has begun rolling out a paid subscription service in South Africa, offering users access to premium features for R28.99 per month as parent company Meta expands efforts to monetise its messaging platform. 1-269193 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/communications-and-digital-technologies-minister-to-deliver-social-media-summit-keynote-064085a The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, will deliver the keynote address for the 2026 Social Media Summit for Government on 30 June 2026, which is observed annually as World Social Media Day. 1-269147 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ukiyo-launches-gssp-for-youth-student-support-funding-and-job-opportunities-on-one-app-408429a South African edutech and youth development organisation, Ukiyo has officially launched the Global Student Support Platform (GSSP), a mobile application designed to centralise education, funding, career opportunities, and student support services into a single digital ecosystem. 1-269145 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-connect-launches-esim-service-as-mobile-push-expands-731752a Standard Bank Connect has launched eSIM functionality as part of its broader expansion into digital mobile services, allowing customers to activate and manage mobile plans without a physical SIM card. 1-269142 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uk-government-draws-a-line-in-the-sand-with-social-media-ban-408799a On 15 June, the UK government announced that it will ban social media platforms from offering services to under-16s. The government plans to use the same model for a social media ban as Australia. 1-269085 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-mobile-sector-adds-r43tn-to-economy-as-digital-divide-evolves-064395a Mobile technologies contributed an estimated $240bn (about R4.3tn) to Africa’s economy in 2025, with the continent entering a new phase of digital growth where expanding access is becoming less important than getting more people to use existing connectivity. 1-269077 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/order-food-your-way-at-city-lodge-hotels-with-new-buzz-app-623411a City Lodge Hotels has launched the Buzz App, a new mobile food and beverage ordering app that allows guests and visitors to order directly from their smartphones. Available at all City Lodge Hotels properties across South Africa, the app offers a simple tap, pay, and collect experience that saves time, cuts queues, and makes ordering more convenient than ever. 1-268981 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fifa-world-cup-sees-surge-in-search-for-bafana-bafana-512340a There has been a surge in search as excitement for the Fifa World Cup grows. The world’s biggest football tournament gets underway this evening, Thursday 11 June, with Bafana Bafana’s opening match, tonight, 11 June, against Mexico, one of the leading search trends. 1-268976 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa