Student uses Twitter to map SA’s hijacking hotspots
A University of the Western Cape computer science student has shown that Twitter posts can be used to develop a map that pinpoints hijacking hotspots,...
Microsoft changes cloud licence terms after complaints
Microsoft has outlined planned changes to the terms of its software licensing agreements following complaints to antitrust regulators from some European cloud computing service providers...
Twitter introduces PODCAST on platform
Twitter has introduced a podcast feature for Android and iOS users as it expands it voice offerings.
The short messaging app has finally decided that...
TikTok bans Afia Schwar’s account with over 450,000 followers
The Tik-Tok account of loud-mouth Ghanaian comediane and media personality, Afia Schwar has been deleted.
The account had over 450,000 followers and 4.9 million likes...
Kenya election rigged?
A week after he was announced as president-elect, William Ruto’s newfound position is unsurprisingly being contested.
Competitor and former prime minister Ralia Odinga is contesting the validity...
Zuckerberg hypes eye contact breakthrough
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed the company’s next VR (virtual reality) headset would launch in October, promoting the device on improved social...
15 African startups selected for Ayoba-funded programme
Fifteen startups from across the continent have been selected for the next phase of the e-Track Programme, a three-phase venture acceleration programme run by...
Google Wallet, Google Pay launched in South Africa
Google Wallet, with its integrated Google Pay service, has been officially launched in South Africa and five other markets around the world.
Speaking to South...
Instagram plans to copy another popular app, BeReal
Meta Platforms’ Instagram appears to be copying another up-and-coming social media competitor: BeReal, the popular photo app that prompts users to take and post...
MTN partners TBTM Studios on ‘The Mic: Africa’ Season 3
MTN Group has launched a partnership with TBTM Studios to sponsor Season 3 of “The Mic: Africa” – an interactive talent search programme that...