South African parents are planning for the next academic year earlier than ever. CambriLearn, the number one-rated online school offering multiple recognised curricula, has officially announced its registration with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and the launch of IEB grade 10 in January 2026, giving families a credible online route to the national senior certificate…
HMD Global has launched the HMD Touch 4G in India, a new device that attempts to bridge the gap between simple feature phones and full-featured smartphones. Priced aggressively at just ₹4,999 (about R970), the Touch 4G offers a touchscreen and video calling capabilities in a compact, affordable package. Read: Starlink pledges R2.5 billion investment in…
The AI Evidence Alliance for Social Impact (AEASI) — has been launched to promote the responsible and evidence-based use of artificial intelligence AEASI is part of a broader $7.5 million collaboration with Google.org supporting AI impact evaluations. The alliance, announced at the AI for Africa Conference in Cape Town, will connect AI developers, policymakers, and…
To amplify Afrobeats’ status as a global powerhouse, Spotify has today announced the launch of its new Global Afrobeats Playlist. The new Global Afrobeats Playlist is a celebration of a sound that has moved from the club to the charts and beyond, influencing global fashion, dance, and culture. In direct response to the genre’s global…
An internet service provider entrepreneur at work. Tech Credit Fund, a subsidiary of Solcon Capital, has launched a credit fund to support black-owned internet service providers (ISPs) and accelerate broadband connectivity in SA’s townships and rural communities. Solcon Capital is businessman Andile Ngcaba’s global investment firm. According to a statement, the credit fund will provide…
Quintin van Zyl, head of pre-sales in the telco division at NEC XON NEC XON has announced the introduction of a new generation of unique anti-theft telecommunications cabinets designed to combat the ongoing epidemic of battery theft and vandalism across mobile networks in South Africa and Southern Africa. South Africa’s two largest operators, MTN and…
Warsaw says ground-based air defence, radar reconnaissance systems also brought to the ‘highest state of readiness’. Published On 5 Oct 20255 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Polish and allied air defences have been deployed to secure the country’s airspace, its military said, as Russia launched new deadly air strikes…
The African Union Commission’s Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (OSE-WPS) today officially launched the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Network for Media Professionals at the AU Headquarters. The launch follows a rigorous three-day meeting held from 29 September to 1 October 2025, under the theme: “Strengthening Media Engagement to Amplify…
Opera Software has launched Neon, an AI-powered browser that can execute tasks and run code inside web pages, adding to the intensifying competition among technology firms to make web browsing more agentic. The move underscores the race to transform the browser into a productivity hub that acts on behalf of users rather than just delivering…
Breezy, a global leader in device trade-in and refurbishment, has officially launched its innovative trade-in technology in South Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country’s circular tech economy. The launch introduces Breezy’s artificial intelligence-powered, turnkey trade-in solutions to South African consumers through strategic partnerships with leading retailers and financial platforms. Breezy’s entry into the…
