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Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollout temporary suspended in South Africa

Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that the health department will temporarily suspend the rollout of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in…

You can now use Google Lens on the web – Here’s how

Google has introduced its Lens feature to the web version of Google Photos. The news was first reported by 9to5Google on 11 April. Google…

South Africans show a high preference for fully remote work – study

A recent study called ‘Decoding Global Ways of Working’ has found a strong preference among South Africans for fully remote work, compared to the…

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How emerging market startups can dominate the future of global technology growth

The impact of innovation from the technology sector permeates our everyday lives. No sooner has one technology gone mainstream, but speculation begins on where…

Ugandan fintech Numida secures $2.3-million

Uganda-based fintech startup Numida has secured $2.3-million in a seed funding round led by MFS Africa with participation from DRK Foundation, Equilibria Capital, and Segal…

SA government extends Covid-19 loan guarantee scheme for SMEs

The National Treasury has announced that it will be extending the Loan Guarantee Scheme by three months. It aims to assist small businesses that…

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PS5 update enables external storage, new social features

Sony’s update for the PlayStation 5 includes majors changes to the console, most notably internal and external storage systems. The features will be available…

Our guide to picking the right audio companion this year. Hint: Try out the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i [Sponsored]

Wireless earphones are no longer a rare tech accessory, with plenty of choice for consumers. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i are one of the latest…

iTest lets iPhone users experience Samsung’s Android UI

A new web app called iTest allows iPhone users to experience Samsung’s version of Android. The app was first reported by MacRumors on 8…

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Toyota finally gives the 86 more power

Mention ‘Toyota’ and the mind conjures images of Hilux bakkies in the Kalahari, or Quantum taxis driving where they should best not be. But…

Road test: The Isuzu D-Max 3.0 X-Rider

With their dual-purpose role as utility and leisure vehicles, double-cab bakkies are becoming increasingly sophisticated. For some, that is an issue. In South Africa, with…

RS6 and S8 power-up Audi presence in South Africa

With production stability in Europe finally returning, Audi South Africa can start delivering its most wanted new models to the local market. Fans of the…

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Programme to train 1 000 African women in tech launches

Microsoft’s Microsoft 4Afrika initiative has partnered with Wentors, a women’s mentorship organisation to launch a programme to train and provide mentorship to 1 000 women in…

Microsoft, CGHE launch AppFactory Academy in Ethiopia to boost local talent

IT graduates and related computing discipline graduates at Ethiopia’s Wollo University will be able to access a six-month internship, where they will work on real-world software…

Kenya starts testing new online IP registration system

The Kenyan Copyright Board (KECOBO) in development collaboration with Microsoft 4Afrika has created an online intellectual property (IP) registration system. This new prototype system…

Microsoft 4Afrika launches IP portal to empower innovators

In order to encourage invention in Africa, Microsoft has unveiled the intellectual property portal, the Microsoft 4Afrika IP Hub. Piloting in Kenya, the Hub…

Microsoft 4Afrika launches IP portal to empower innovators

In order to encourage invention in Africa, Microsoft has unveiled the intellectual property portal, the Microsoft 4Afrika IP Hub. Piloting in Kenya, the Hub…

Microsoft 4Afrika picks five startups for its innovation grant

Things are going to be very interesting for African startups this year and Microsoft 4Afrika wants to be right in front for it. Today…

Microsoft 4Afrika, African Business ‘zine to lead forum on African innovation

The Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative — the effort through which Microsoft “will actively engage in Africa’s economic development to improve its global competitiveness” — has…

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