Global mobile telecommunications industry body the GSMA has partnered with six of Africa’s largest mobile operators – Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, Orange, and South Africa’s Vodacom and MTN – to develop a set of minimum requirements for an affordable, entry-level smartphone. The announcement was made at a Mobile World Congress event in Kigali, Rwanda…
The longer you wait to give your child a smartphone or allow them to join social media, the happier and more successful they’re likely to be as adults, says psychologist Jean Twenge. To help parents facilitate that technological delay, Twenge recommends starting to teach kids how to use those technologies in safe and healthy ways…
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…
Vivo South Africa GM Tony Shi Chinese car brands such as Haval, Chery, BYD, Omoda and Jaecoo are making massive inroads in South Africa’s new vehicle market, challenging traditional incumbents as they wrestle for market share. A similar shift may now be happening in the mobile market, where Chinese challenger brands are giving mainstays such…
The V60 Lite 5G is Vivo’s latest new device in the South African market. Chinese original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Vivo is aiming to clinch a top three spot in SA’s postpaid smartphone market, as it looks for bigger market share locally. This is according to Tony Shi, general manager of Vivo SA, speaking at the…
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra beat the Tesla Model S Plaid at the Nürburgring Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi, which has diversified into electric cars in recent years, has revealed for the first time that it will launch its flagship – and insanely quick – SU7 Ultra electric vehicle in South Africa. The Ultra variant of…
Kagiso Mothibi, CEO: Fintech SA at MTN South Africa In a bold move to redefine digital inclusion, MTN MoMo South Africa has launched another bold initiative, the Handset Rent-to-Own solution, designed to break down barriers and put the power of connectivity directly into the hands of millions of South Africans. Driven by a clear customer-first…
South African telecom provider Rain has launched Loop, a new portable 5G router that boasts smartphone-like functionality. This innovative device comes paired with new unlimited 5G packages priced at R475 and R675 per month. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Oakley Meta Smart Glasses! Loop features an integrated touchscreen, stereo speakers, a camera,…
Donald Trump is entering the telecommunications market with a new cellular brand, Trump Mobile, announced today by Donald Trump Jr. The new venture will offer a single wireless plan called “The 47 Plan” and will also sell a gold-accented smartphone, “The T1 Phone,” purportedly manufactured in the United States. Read: iPadOS 26 unleashes Mac-like productivity…
Mr Price has released its financial results for the year ended March, 2025, highlighting impressive growth in its telecoms segment. This surge is partly attributed to the successful launch of its own smartphone brand, Salt. Read: Sociable: A new South African app reimagining social media Retail sales through Mr Price Cellular and Powercell saw a…
