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 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:51:41 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-uj-partner-to-deliver-free-accredited-app-development-skills-programme-067875a Through a strategic partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School, FNB's App Academy 2026 will enable student access to a university-backed, accredited learning experience that combines practical app development, entrepreneurship thinking, innovation leadership and future-focused digital skills development. 1-268957 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mtn-south-africa-and-mc-saatchi-abel-launch-digital-first-brand-for-a-new-generation-623821a Tasked with creating a brand for a generation that lives a large portion of its life online, M+C Saatchi Abel partnered with Africa’s telecommunications leader MTN to launch Pi by MTN, a digital-first brand built to reshape how modern South Africans manage their mobile and home connectivity. 1-268861 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-review-refinement-over-reinvention-623841a The new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra continues the brand’s familiar Ultra formula with subtle but focused refinements. 1-268841 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/honor-targets-bigger-slice-of-sas-smartphone-market-with-new-600-series-623101a Honor has launched its latest Number Series generation in South Africa. The Honor 600 and 600 Pro have been introduced to the market, joining the already available 600 Lite. 1-268501 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Mobile & Apps South Africa