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Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

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BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

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Source: Supplied. Rachel Pretorius, co-founder and co-owner of Flexbox in South Africa.

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Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors

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Queues of people trying to claim UIF and get help for other issues are almost a permanent feature outside the labour department offices in Cape Town. Photo: Qaqamba Falithenjwa

Remuneration & Payroll

Workers are battling to collect unemployment benefits despite new technology

Ella Morrison and Qaqamba Falithenjwa 14 Dec 2023

Source: Supplied.

Residential Property

Load shedding is compromising your home security this festive season

Rein Snoeck-Henkemans 12 Dec 2023

Jury finds Google in violation of antitrust laws, rules in favour of Epic

Mobile & Apps

Jury finds Google in violation of antitrust laws, rules in favour of Epic

Lindsey Schutters 12 Dec 2023

Image source: Dilok Klaisataporn –

IP Law

Trade marks: Global classifications of virtual goods and services - part 1

Kaajal Nagindas 12 Dec 2023

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Social Media

Kenya judge finds Meta is not in contempt of court

7 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf The volume of mentions in online anti-immigrant conversation on X (formerly Twitter) in South Africa has increased

Online Media

62% increase in volume of mentions in online anti-immigrant conversations on X in SA

30 Nov 2023

Call of Duty: Mobile season 10 also dropped this week.

Mobile & Apps

COD Mobile partners with Carry1st for local in-game purchases

10 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Novus Group says fake news is one of the most significant challenges of the digital age

Media Freedom

Media monitoring a shield against fake news in the digital age

9 Nov 2023

Google opens its AI-Integrated search to Africa

Internet

Google opens its AI-Integrated search to Africa

Lindsey Schutters 8 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 – 2027, released today found that people still enjoy the lean-back experience and the community of TV viewing

Marketing & Media

E&M leaders need to be innovative going forward, says PwC Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 - 2027

Danette Breitenbach 7 Nov 2023

Epic Games is taking Google to court in its fight against app store fees for in-app purchases in Fortnite and other games. Source: Lindsey Schutters

Mobile & Apps

Epic Games takes Google to court in battle to end app store fees

Lindsey Schutters 7 Nov 2023

An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

Social Media

An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

Sarah Britten 6 Nov 2023

TikTok is winning the battle for most influential social media app. Source: Lindsey Schutters

Mobile & Apps

Study shows that TikTok is SA's top platform for product discovery

Lindsey Schutters 3 Nov 2023

More women and gay men under attack after Twitter rebrand

Mobile & Apps

More women and gay men under attack after Twitter rebrand

31 Oct 2023

Direct Transact partners with Visa to boost fintech in CEMEA region

Services

Direct Transact partners with Visa to boost fintech in CEMEA region

30 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Paul Carter-Brown, Ukheshe’s co-founder and chief technology officer.

Fintech

Ukheshe and Komuniti SA join forces to revolutionise digital-banking accessibility

24 Oct 2023

M-commerce is changing how retailers engage with its customers

E-commerce

M-commerce is changing how retailers engage with its customers

Evan-Lee Courie 23 Oct 2023

X rolls out 'Not A Bot' subscription in New Zealand and the Philippines

Mobile & Apps

X rolls out 'Not A Bot' subscription in New Zealand and the Philippines

Lindsey Schutters 18 Oct 2023

Mobile & Apps

Compcom probes Meta, X and Google for unfair media practice

Nqobile Dludla 18 Oct 2023

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Banking

FNB launches groundbreaking 'nav» Earth' feature

17 Oct 2023

Amazon launching in SA next year, sellers can register now

Services

Amazon launching in SA next year, sellers can register now

17 Oct 2023

Lipa Payments is Mastercard and Visa tap to phone certified

4th Industrial Revolution

Lipa Payments is Mastercard and Visa tap to phone certified

16 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf What can mobile service providers do to strengthen the satisfaction level of their customer base, thereby ensuring their customers’ future commitment and loyalty?

Mobile

4 ways to increase prepaid users' CX and satisfaction

Prof M. Roberts-Lombard and contributing authors Dr Beate Stiehler-Mulder and KA Mntande 13 Oct 2023

Social Media

Surging user base and downloads push TikTok's brand value to over $65bn

11 Oct 2023

Source: x.com

Mobile & Apps

Elon Musk defends X link changes by attacking media

Lindsey Schutters 6 Oct 2023

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Mobile & Apps

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Ngouda Dione 5 Oct 2023

Flow Communications wins awards for AI CarSpa app

Mobile & Apps

Flow Communications wins awards for AI CarSpa app

5 Oct 2023

Source:

Social Media

China's WeChat is all-encompassing but low-key - a Chinese media scholar explains the Taoist philosophy behind the everything app's design

Jianqing Chen 5 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied.

Fintech

Yoco empowers over 50,000 merchants with R2bn

3 Oct 2023

DSV finds customers everywhere with AfriGIS

Distribution

DSV finds customers everywhere with AfriGIS

AfriGIS 3 Oct 2023

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Queues of people trying to claim UIF and get help for other issues are almost a permanent feature outside the labour department offices in Cape Town. Photo: Qaqamba Falithenjwa

HR & ManagementWorkers are battling to collect unemployment benefits despite new technology

Ella Morrison and Qaqamba Falithenjwa 14 Dec 2023

Source: Supplied.

PropertyLoad shedding is compromising your home security this festive season

Rein Snoeck-Henkemans 12 Dec 2023

Jury finds Google in violation of antitrust laws, rules in favour of Epic

ICTJury finds Google in violation of antitrust laws, rules in favour of Epic

Lindsey Schutters 12 Dec 2023

Image source: Dilok Klaisataporn –

LegalTrade marks: Global classifications of virtual goods and services - part 1

Kaajal Nagindas 12 Dec 2023

Source:

Marketing & MediaKenya judge finds Meta is not in contempt of court

7 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf The volume of mentions in online anti-immigrant conversation on X (formerly Twitter) in South Africa has increased

Marketing & Media62% increase in volume of mentions in online anti-immigrant conversations on X in SA

30 Nov 2023

Call of Duty: Mobile season 10 also dropped this week.

ICTCOD Mobile partners with Carry1st for local in-game purchases

10 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Novus Group says fake news is one of the most significant challenges of the digital age

Marketing & MediaMedia monitoring a shield against fake news in the digital age

9 Nov 2023

Google opens its AI-Integrated search to Africa

ICTGoogle opens its AI-Integrated search to Africa

Lindsey Schutters 8 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 – 2027, released today found that people still enjoy the lean-back experience and the community of TV viewing

Marketing & MediaE&M leaders need to be innovative going forward, says PwC Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 - 2027

Danette Breitenbach 7 Nov 2023

Epic Games is taking Google to court in its fight against app store fees for in-app purchases in Fortnite and other games. Source: Lindsey Schutters

ICTEpic Games takes Google to court in battle to end app store fees

Lindsey Schutters 7 Nov 2023

An open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

Marketing & MediaAn open letter to Facebook from a very frustrated marketer

Sarah Britten 6 Nov 2023

TikTok is winning the battle for most influential social media app. Source: Lindsey Schutters

ICTStudy shows that TikTok is SA's top platform for product discovery

Lindsey Schutters 3 Nov 2023

More women and gay men under attack after Twitter rebrand

ICTMore women and gay men under attack after Twitter rebrand

31 Oct 2023

Direct Transact partners with Visa to boost fintech in CEMEA region

ICTDirect Transact partners with Visa to boost fintech in CEMEA region

30 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Paul Carter-Brown, Ukheshe’s co-founder and chief technology officer.

FinanceUkheshe and Komuniti SA join forces to revolutionise digital-banking accessibility

24 Oct 2023

M-commerce is changing how retailers engage with its customers

RetailM-commerce is changing how retailers engage with its customers

Evan-Lee Courie 23 Oct 2023

X rolls out 'Not A Bot' subscription in New Zealand and the Philippines

ICTX rolls out 'Not A Bot' subscription in New Zealand and the Philippines

Lindsey Schutters 18 Oct 2023

ICTCompcom probes Meta, X and Google for unfair media practice

Nqobile Dludla 18 Oct 2023

Source:

FinanceFNB launches groundbreaking 'nav» Earth' feature

17 Oct 2023

Amazon launching in SA next year, sellers can register now

ICTAmazon launching in SA next year, sellers can register now

17 Oct 2023

Lipa Payments is Mastercard and Visa tap to phone certified

ICTLipa Payments is Mastercard and Visa tap to phone certified

16 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf What can mobile service providers do to strengthen the satisfaction level of their customer base, thereby ensuring their customers’ future commitment and loyalty?

Marketing & Media4 ways to increase prepaid users' CX and satisfaction

Prof M. Roberts-Lombard and contributing authors Dr Beate Stiehler-Mulder and KA Mntande 13 Oct 2023

Marketing & MediaSurging user base and downloads push TikTok's brand value to over $65bn

11 Oct 2023

Source: x.com

ICTElon Musk defends X link changes by attacking media

Lindsey Schutters 6 Oct 2023

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

ICTSenegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Ngouda Dione 5 Oct 2023

Flow Communications wins awards for AI CarSpa app

ICTFlow Communications wins awards for AI CarSpa app

5 Oct 2023

Source:

Marketing & MediaChina's WeChat is all-encompassing but low-key - a Chinese media scholar explains the Taoist philosophy behind the everything app's design

Jianqing Chen 5 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied.

FinanceYoco empowers over 50,000 merchants with R2bn

3 Oct 2023

Paris Hilton. Source: YouTube.

Marketing & MediaParis Hilton signs deal with X

3 Oct 2023

DSV finds customers everywhere with AfriGIS

Logistics & TransportDSV finds customers everywhere with AfriGIS

AfriGIS 3 Oct 2023

Melon Mobile brings first fully digital eSIM to SA, CEO says innovation not done

ICTMelon Mobile brings first fully digital eSIM to SA, CEO says innovation not done

Lindsey Schutters 2 Oct 2023

ICTMTN fintech arm pushes into remittances, business payments

Nqobile Dludla 29 Sep 2023

Linda Yaccarino and Elon Musk at MMA Global Possible conference. Source: LinkedIn

ICTX CEO Linda Yaccarino claims platform will be profitable next year

Lindsey Schutters 28 Sep 2023

Source:

FinanceWhatsApp's smartphone changes poised to disrupt global banking services

Katja Hamilton 27 Sep 2023

Source: Visa.

FinanceThe deal that's driving tax-compliance transformation in SA's taxi industry

Katja Hamilton 26 Sep 2023

Source:

HealthcarePanda's mental health rewards programme is here

22 Sep 2023

Elon Musk in conversation with Israel's PM. Source: Screenshot.

Marketing & MediaElon Musk mulls over charging for X to combat bots

20 Sep 2023

Source: Apple

ICTNew Apple software updates build higher garden walls

Lindsey Schutters 19 Sep 2023

ICTBob van Dijk steps down as CEO of Naspers and Prosus, Ervin Tu named successor

Tannur Anders 18 Sep 2023