MediaTek, an innovator of smartphone systems-on-chips (SoCs), has announced that the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset will feature in the Find X9 Series from leading global smartphone brand, OPPO. The Find X9 Series launched in South Africa on 7 November and is available exclusively through Vodacom. Setting new standards in on-device AI, console-class gaming, and...

Peach Payments, a leading African payment service provider, has partnered with the global Anti-Financial Crime platform RelyComply to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) compliance capabilities and support its expansion into new African markets. Recognised as one of the 100 Most Innovative Fintech Startups of 2024 by CB Insights, Peach Payments offers a...

TCL has just introduced one of South Africa’s most affordable 5G smartphones, the new TCL 60R 5G with a recommended retail price of R1,999 on prepaid. The TCL 60R combines smooth visuals, fast connectivity and long battery life in a sleek, budget-friendly package. With TCL NXTURBO and RAM expansion technology, the TCL 60R 5G is...

By Christo Wessels, MediaTek’s Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa South Africans are embracing side hustles for fun and profit, with one survey finding that 45% of young adults are pursuing side gigs. The primary reason for running a side hustle is to generate additional income, but some people do it to learn a new skill, explore a personal interest...

By Ernst Wittmann, TCL Regional Manager for Southern & East Africa and Global Operator Account Manager for Africa The words ‘satellite phone’ used to bring to mind the image of a mountain climber, a scientist in an Arctic research station, or a sailor using a brick-sized handset to communicate from the edges of the world where...

Tana Malinga Even as mobile data prices drop across South Africa, many consumers still find their bundles running out too fast. Our growing need for streaming, remote work, and social media means data is used up quicker than ever. The good news? You can still stay connected and entertained while using far less. TCL Mobile...

Tana Malinga Vodacom South Africa has set the stage for a greener, brighter tomorrow with the launch of the Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition, a powerful movement inspiring young minds to lead the charge for change. Focused on learners in Grades 9 to 11 from Vodacom-supported Schools of Excellence in KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, and...