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Using Disagree Bot highlighted how sycophantic other AI chatbots are, and that's a big problem....
When Modou Njie launched Farm Fresh in 2014, online shopping was a novel concept in The Gambia. Internet penetration was low, digital payments were nascent and most people preferred to buy food in ope...
With Gemini AI baked into Maps, Google is looking to make navigation conversational, situational and personal....
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Earfun upped its game with dual drivers, which help the Air Pro 4 Plus sound even more impressive than the originals for just $20 more....
The upcoming Stream Ring is designed to let you easily record your free-flowing ideas in the moment....
One of the most important features of T-Mobile's T-Satellite service is that it allows 911 access for everyone, whether you're on T-Mobile, AT&T or Verizon....
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The new phone packs a battery capacity that outdoes the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge....
T2 (former 9mobile)’s internet subscriber base fell below 800,000 in September 2025, barely three months after it signed a roaming partnership with MTN Nigeria...
For Chari, the additional capital and board partnership will deepen its shift from e-commerce logistics to a banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform that enables neighbourhood retailers to offer digital...
Commentary: The RedMagic 11 Pro's liquid cooling trick is nice to show off, but its compromises are now too painful to put up with....
A new cloud streaming update opens up games from your own library with a subscription, even without a PS5 being turned on. Is this a small step to a future PlayStation handheld?...
MTN Group dominates the continent’s mobile speed rankings, while Vodacom has emerged as the clear frontrunner in 5G performance...
The $63 million deal, completed through AXIAN’s fibre subsidiary Yas Telecom, gives the company a 99.63% stake in Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd. It marks AXIAN’s biggest step into Kenya, Tanzania, and...
Set this security feature and forget it....
South African technology distributor Axiz has entered into a partnership with MBCOM Technologies, Broadcom’s sole distributor in the region, to distribute the full Broadcom software portfolio, in a mo...
WayaWaya’s no-code platform lets businesses build chat-based banking, payments, and support workflows across WhatsApp and Instagram, without developers. It connects directly to bank systems for real-t...
Nintendo's next racing game will have a free demo for anyone interested in trying it out....
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According to KPMG’s 2025 Africa CEO Outlook, 86% of African CEOs plan to pursue mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the next three years, up from 77% in 2024...
The Gambling Act implies that every wager in Kenya could carry a built-in deduction meant to fund health or pension savings....
I would spend my hard-earned money on these meal kits in the future....
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A new Deloitte–AFIS Barometer shows that only 18% of African financial executives expect “transformational impact” from these initiatives, while most predict merely “limited” progres...
Online retail in South Africa is no longer a peripheral activity; it is a structural force in the economy. The market is on track to surpass R130 billion this year, approaching 10% of total retail sal...
With the holiday season coming up, surprise your loved ones with these Harry Potter-themed gifts. They’re fun, creative and sure to impress any Potterhead....
Many South African senior citizens have spent decades working hard, saving diligently, and investing wisely to build a secure financial future. Retirement should be the time to enjoy the fruit of thei...
If you're starting your holiday shopping early, these websites are the perfect place to shop for jewelry....
Today, people average nearly seven hours of online time daily, surfing the web and using gadgets, but they also leave enormous amounts of personal information online and regularly encounter traps left...
Voucher payments have become the preferred payment method for millions of banked and underbanked South Africans. Significant strides are being made to bridge the financial gap in sub-Saharan Africa. S...
In today's edition: Price cuts at MultiChoice || Standard Bank invests in cleantech || MTN Nigeria’s numbers || Muktar’s daily dispatch 1 || Hot Take ☕...
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Nov. 5....
Retailers Wish and AliExpress are also being investigated in relation to the offence of enabling minors to access pornographic content....
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday....
Apple doesn't market its machines as affordable, but that could be changing....
AI pioneer Professor Fei-Fei Li is set to receive a top engineering prize from the King for her contributions to the field....
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Nov. 5, No. 1,600....
You don't have to spend a fortune to get a thoughtful gift. CNET experts have handpicked 24 gifts for all ages and interests that will feel special without the hefty price tag....
Shopping for a CrossFit enthusiast this holiday season? Here are the best gifts for CrossFitters you can grab right now, whether you're shopping for a beginner or a seasoned fitness pro....
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 5, No. 408....
Federal departments and agencies are backing a TP-Link ban, which stems from national security risks related to the company's complicated ties to China....
Judicial decisions are starting to pile up, but much remains to be sorted out....
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Nov. 5, #878....
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Nov. 5, No. 612....
New budget gaming laptops are out with Nvidia’s latest RTX 50 series GPUs, and I’ve tested a bunch of them. Check out my favorites....
You can shell out hundreds for a new gaming console or spend less on classic games and backpack charms....
These are all the new cameo and video editing tools you can use in the Sora app....
You can watch the Marvel flick at home imminently....
Has the moon been looking brighter and bigger to you for the past few days? Here's why this month's supermoon is even more super....
Sponge colors aren't just decorative. They each signal a specific use, which helps protect surfaces and reduces the risk of cross-contamination....
Spurs look to put a poor weekend performance behind them as they host the Danish Superliga champs....
You may not be able to get rid of Liquid Glass, but you can at least adjust it. Here's my recommended setting....
Looking to splurge on a gift for someone special? CNET’s experts have curated a list of the best gift ideas under $500 with something for everyone, from the top gaming and audio gear to kitchen and fi...
ESPN, ABC and all the other Disney channels are still not available on YouTube TV as the two companies continue their contract fight....
Czech champions host an in-form Gunners at the Fortuna Arena....
Harry Kane looks to extend UCL scoring record as the Bundesliga champs take on the defending UCL champions....
Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield for the first time since leaving Liverpool for Madrid....
The newest entry in the franchise, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, is not your typical Predator film....
Apple is giving you more control over your iPhone's Liquid Glass redesign, as well as a useful new security setting....
The new Apple Watch app should provide better access to WhatsApp's features, beyond just replying to notifications....
An FCC vote points the way toward a potential retroactive ban of some DJI products. But that doesn't mean you'll have to give up your DJI drone....
You can watch more of the Kaitlin Olson show in early 2026....
The new Apple Watch app should provide better access to WhatsApp's features beyond just replying to notifications....
The new Neo robot from 1X is designed to do chores. It'll need help from you -- and from folks behind the curtain....
The technology sector continues to evolve rapidly, and competition for visibility, market share, and trust has never been greater. As tech buyers research solutions online and enterprise decision-maki...
Mukuru teams up with JUMO to launch Fast Loan, a mobile-first credit solution for South Africans seeking speedy access to funds....
Takealot’s Blue Dot Sale 2025 officially kicks off on 25 November and runs through to 1 December. The 2025 Blue Dot Sale follows a record-breaking 2024 event, where categories such as homeware, small...
Customers who have Alexa Plus Early Access can use the assistant in the latest version of the app....
Both the new $170 Moto G Play and $200 Moto G will get Google's Circle to Search....
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has great graphics, a great story and Zelda is actually in it. But the gameplay makes me wish for another true Zelda title instead....
Got unreliable internet access? Verizon Home Internet Lite could be the plan for you -- but download speeds are slower than other similar plans....
Research conducted by word unscrambling experts at Unscramblerer.com highlights which words prompt the most pronunciation uncertainty among South African users. Their data was analyzed from Jan 1, 202...
According to TransUnion, 16.8 million people in South Africa remain outside the formal credit system. Many earn irregular incomes, lack traditional credit histories, and are excluded from mainstream f...
MTN Nigeria’s fintech arm made ₦131.62 billion ($91.64 million) in the first nine months of 2025, but mostly on the back of airtime lending (Xtratime). The why is understandable. MTN has a subscriber...
The world of investment is evolving rapidly, and one of the most exciting frontiers today is digital real estate. Just like physical real estate, digital properties can appreciate in value, generate p...
Commentary: I love my iPhone 17 Pro Max, but I have a wish list for Apple's next iPhone after using Oppo's Find X9 Pro....
Zoho has released new research showing that South Africa is emerging as a leader in responsible AI adoption, with 92.6% of businesses having started their AI journey and many prioritising ethics and p...
Incorporating foods like fatty fish, blueberries and cabbage can promote long-term kidney health....
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI announced a multi-year, strategic partnership that provides AWS’s world-class infrastructure to run and scale OpenAI’s core artificial intelligence (AI) workloads...
World Fibre Day, established by the FTTH Council Global Alliance (FCGA), is observed annually on 4 November to mark the birthday of Sir Charles Kuen Kao, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist known as the...
If you want to prevent identity theft, locking your SSN is a critical, free step....
Francophone Africa’s startup ecosystem is brimming with potential, but founders face a maze of outdated regulations, rigid company laws, and restrictive currency controls that stifle innovation and in...
The Vengeance looks nice, with fast performance for a gaming PC, but the premium price isn't justified....
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your colleagues? CNET's experts have rounded up thoughtful picks that go beyond the usual coffee mugs. These are gifts that your co-workers or employees will g...
Intellehub has partnered with the South African provincial government to deliver a business intelligence (BI) solution that is transforming how the province’s municipalities monitor, manage, and impro...
For Rack Centre, the Lagos-based carrier-neutral data centre operator, the answer lies in a decisive shift toward gas and solar energy to keep operations running efficiently and support the surging po...
The two-day summit, hosted by Jeune Afrique Media Group, in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Kingdom of Morocco, has drawn more than 1,200 ministers, central banks,...
On Monday, the Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms Committee released a list of 50 tax exemptions and reliefs that will take effect from January 1, 2026....
New customers will now pay KES 850 ($6.60) for a DStv Zapper decoder, down from KES 1,199 ($9.30), and KES 799 ($6.20) for a GOtv decoder, down from KES 999 ($7.70)....
Payments in Africa are as diverse as the markets they serve. From mobile money and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems to cards and cash, businesses today have more ways than ever to get paid. Cash still domi...
Instead of adding flashy new features, Apple is using this update to polish what’s already in place and resolve issues that frustrated users after the initial release....
In today's edition: Tanzania’s five-day internet shutdown || Kenya's KCB to acquire Pesapal stake || Yellow Card shifts focus to B2B || TymeBank names Cheslyn Jacobs as n...
Skip the usual restaurant gift cards and kitchen gadgets this holiday season. Give the food lover in your life something more festive like a hands-on cooking kit or live virtual class. Be it a family...
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Nov. 4....
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein's platform, the firm said....
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 4, No. 407....
The feature would let people share their audio over Bluetooth with another speaker, headphone or Bluetooth-compatible hearing aid....
Soon, you'll never need to remember anything ever again....