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Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.

Hardware

How our leaders are solving Africa's smartphone struggle #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2024

Navigating nutrition in summer

Nutrition

Navigating nutrition in summer

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 13 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf The number of people living alone has grown steadily over the past few decades. Brands have a real opportunity to target this audience

Marketing & Media

Marketers optimistic as Warc forecasts global ad spend of $1.15tr in 2025

13 Nov 2024

Africa's affordable smartphone dilemma is the biggest facing the medium since Kelly tried to text Nelly on an Excel sheet. Source: Youtube/Vevo

Mobile & Apps

Africa faces revenue dilemma in push for affordable smartphones #AfricaTechFestival2024

Lindsey Schutters 12 Nov 2024

Supporting the SFC movement: Bluegrass Digital’s role in building a better childhood

Digital

Supporting the SFC movement: Bluegrass Digital’s role in building a better childhood

Issued by Bluegrass Digital 12 Nov 2024

Mateen Suliman, Business Development Executive at midnight, the innovation agency of iqbusiness. (Image supplied)

Marketing

Key campaign insight + medium-first execution = Cannes Lion Grand Prix

Mateen Suliman 12 Nov 2024

New approach fast tracks youth skills for the rapidly expanding digital economy

Education & Skills Development

New approach fast tracks youth skills for the rapidly expanding digital economy

Issued by Project codeX 8 Nov 2024

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

Logistics & Transport

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

MJ (Thinus) Booysen and Joubert Van Eeden 8 Nov 2024

The case for digital identity in South Africa

Cybersecurity

The case for digital identity in South Africa

Issued by Nielsen 30 Oct 2024

Throwback Cinema continues in November with new film releases

Film

Throwback Cinema continues in November with new film releases

Daniel Dercksen 29 Oct 2024

Where brands and gamers meet: The untapped potential of the gaming market

Research

Where brands and gamers meet: The untapped potential of the gaming market

Issued by Dentsu 24 Oct 2024

The Samsung Z Fold6 is the best foldable smartphone the Korean giant has ever produced, but the party trick is getting stale.

Mobile & Apps

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a poor fit for SA

Lindsey Schutters 23 Oct 2024

South African click-and-collect firm Pargo considers continent-wide expansion

E-commerce

South African click-and-collect firm Pargo considers continent-wide expansion

Nqobile Dludla 22 Oct 2024

Media

Ad evolution: Digital overtakes traditional media

22 Oct 2024

The heART and science of effective advertising

Loeries Creative Week

The heART and science of effective advertising

Saiesh Ajudhiya and Michele Vrdoljak, Issued by Kantar 14 Oct 2024

The Oppo photography masterclass From Art to AI was panelled by seasoned creative professionals. Source: Gallo Images

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries: The joy and anxiety in the age of AI

Lindsey Schutters 11 Oct 2024

Google is finally expanding its premium AI search feature to Chinese smartphone vendors.

Technology

Honor gets Circle to Search nod as Google turns back to China

Lindsey Schutters 10 Oct 2024

Court rules in favour of Epic Games, but Google will appeal

Mobile & Apps

Court rules in favour of Epic Games, but Google will appeal

Lindsey Schutters 7 Oct 2024

Marko Stavrou, the Gen Z Guy, CEO and Genlink (Image supplied)

IMC Conference

#NedbankIMC2024: Marko Stavrou - Unveils the secrets to marketing to Gen Z

Danette Breitenbach 3 Oct 2024

Now is the time for retailers to prepare for the peak shopping season

Retail

Now is the time for retailers to prepare for the peak shopping season

2 Oct 2024

Navigating digital transformation in South Africa’s retail space

Technology

Navigating digital transformation in South Africa’s retail space

Boyd Chislett 25 Sep 2024

Vodacom launches R250 cloud-based phone, but no WhatsApp

Hardware

Vodacom launches R250 cloud-based phone, but no WhatsApp

Lindsey Schutters 18 Sep 2024

Building tomorrow's cities today

Technology

Building tomorrow's cities today

Brian Civin, Issued by AfriGIS 18 Sep 2024

YOUKNOW Technologies partners with Amplitude to enhance digital product experiences in South Africa

Digital

YOUKNOW Technologies partners with Amplitude to enhance digital product experiences in South Africa

Issued by YOUKNOW Technologies 16 Sep 2024

Apple is taking hearing loss and hearing health seriously, which is a big win for society.

Mobile & Apps

Apple taking hearing loss seriously is an industry win

Lindsey Schutters 11 Sep 2024

Advertising

Google is facing another crucial court case in the US – and it could have major consequences for online advertising

Barbora Jedlickova 10 Sep 2024

CodeX is preparing South African youth for a digital future

Digital

CodeX is preparing South African youth for a digital future

Issued by Project codeX 3 Jul 2024

HMD launching a Barbie phone that doesn't advance women's rights is very 2024.

Mobile & Apps

HMD launches retro Barbie flip phone, but forgets women empowerment

Lindsey Schutters 28 Aug 2024

Fourways Mall gets strategic enhancements, introduces new retail experiences

Commercial Property

Fourways Mall gets strategic enhancements, introduces new retail experiences

27 Aug 2024

Mobile & Apps

Xiaomi rides strong smartphone sales wave to 38% rise in net profit

Lindsey Schutters 22 Aug 2024

Cashless payments are trickling into South Africa's informal economy

Mobile & Apps

Cashless or not? Exploring the future of digital payments in Africa

Chipo Mushwana 21 Aug 2024

Zikora launches first-ever short film contest, Roots On Reels: Showcasing African Beauty Through Film as part of its Decolonizing Beauty campaign (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

Nigerian Zikora's short film contest launches as part of its Decolonizing Beauty campaign

14 Aug 2024

This is a landmark antitrust ruling against Google that may have wide reaching effects.

Services

Court says Google did violate antitrust laws

Lindsey Schutters 6 Aug 2024

Join the club and get ‘the epic deal’ – a feast for all the senses

Film

Join the club and get ‘the epic deal’ – a feast for all the senses

Issued by aHead Marketing Services 1 Aug 2024

Honor South Africa is bullish on its chances in a saturated smartphone market

Hardware

Honor 200 series comes to Mzansi with premium ambitions

Lindsey Schutters 29 Jul 2024

Jon Kornik, CEO of Plentify

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Plentify secures funding to expand internationally

Lindsey Schutters 22 Jul 2024

DHL launches Online Shopper Trends Report 2024

Trends

DHL launches Online Shopper Trends Report 2024

22 Jul 2024

Minister Solomon Malatsi has been busy laying the foundation for ICT policy reform

Telecoms & Networks

Malatsi’s digital vision for SA blends DA and ANC ideals

Lindsey Schutters 22 Jul 2024

Upskilling retail’s youth: The power of microlearning and effective communication

Training

Upskilling retail’s youth: The power of microlearning and effective communication

Issued by Wyzetalk 18 Jul 2024

Volkswagen brings new electric SUVs to South Africa

Automotive

Volkswagen brings new electric SUVs to South Africa

Imran Salie 17 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Stitch unveils smartphone wallet solution for Apple, Samsung, Google

11 Jul 2024

How to navigate the fine line between stability and evolution in tracking studies

Digital

How to navigate the fine line between stability and evolution in tracking studies

Issued by Human8 9 Jul 2024

Samsung definitely knows how to build a quality handset, but it may not be enough to get the youth on board.

Hardware

Review: Samsung Galaxy A55 is another lost ship in the Android sea

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jul 2024

Sleep quality is becoming a rising crisis

Technology

Study finds that better sleep starts with a good pillow

5 Jul 2024

Samsung South Africa’s latest screen line-up unboxed, bringing a new era of Samsung AI TV

Hardware

Samsung South Africa’s latest screen line-up unboxed, bringing a new era of Samsung AI TV

Issued by Samsung South Africa 24 Jun 2024

Property

Buyers place a premium on peace of mind – security features that add value

14 Jun 2024

Creating harmony at home, the power of choosing the right household appliances

Technology

Creating harmony at home, the power of choosing the right household appliances

Luna Nortje, Issued by The Noise Factory 13 Mar 2024

How can companies promote democracy and social justice?

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

How can companies promote democracy and social justice?

Issued by Trialogue 28 May 2024