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Publishers are learning that revenue infrastructure also needs an interface

The old digital publishing argument was simple enough: produce strong reporting, build a loyal readership, and the business model will eventually settle around that value. In…

The Most Profitable Mobile Apps For Income Generation

1. Introduction Many people are curious about earning money directly from their phones. With modern technology, this has become possible through a variety of mobile apps. The…

Good Apps for Trading

In today’s fast-moving financial markets, the correct app can mean the difference between successful trades and missed opportunities. This article explains the most critical…

The solution isn’t always about developing cutting-edge technology. Sometimes it’s about using existing technology in clever ways

Fintech’s unique applications in emerging markets

The solution isn’t always about developing cutting-edge technology. Sometimes it’s about using existing technology in clever ways

Afro Story: Africana at the push of a button

A new reading app plans to make relevant literature easily available

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the 2018 Beijing Summit Of The Forum On China-Africa Cooperation. (Lintao Zhang/Pool via Reuters)

‘Xi cult’ app is China’s red hot hit

A propaganda app that puts China’s powerful President Xi Jinping in anyone’s pockets has become a hit in the country

uKheshe was developed to provide the easiest and quickest way to pay someone for services or to leave a tip. (Supplied)

uKheshe: An app for the unbanked

Card holders can transfer money to each other at no cost, so an entire sub economy may evolve

Vega students are encouraged to show initiative, confidence and curiosity for learning

​Shaping creative business minds for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Vega’s Brand Challenge and Brand Activation allow students to see what it’s like to work with a real-life brief from a real-life client

IBM research scientists Toby Kurien and Ashley Gritzman demonstrate the EmpowerSolar app at its launch in April and an example of the information it collates.

IBM aims AI at Africa

Artificial Intelligence is seen as an advanced and dangerous technology, but IBM is showing how it can help solve problems in Africa

?The SABC 8 is a group of journalists who were suspended in 2016 for speaking out about censorship at the public broadcaster. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Mabe’s fingers in many pies

ANC spokesperson’s links to companies, apps and patents in controversial R49-million deal

ANC Free State chair Sam Mashinini says pro-Zuma supporters are taking the party backwards

Apps for the people by the people

Two young innovators are bringing information about taxis and kasi businesses to your phone

Death of Cleopatra

Goggle the asp that fits with your Leninist

The overenthusiastic spellchecker-cum-predictive-text function in the PathInput app turns ordinary text into a surreal fantasy, writes Shaun de Waal

Feedback was extracted from the results of people doing puzzles on a smartphone app – The Great Brain Experiment.

Taking fewer risks with age is biologically determined

Study with gaming app shows that older people are less attracted by big rewards, and will take less risks to get them.

Achilles heel: Nigeria’s Ogenyi Onazi was injured in a tackle made by France’s Blaise Matuidi at the Brazil World Cup.

No fare, cry Uber taxi competitors

Rivals say the taxi service is using illicit loopholes to dodge paying tax and other regulations.

An organisation says the devices reduce children’s ability to concentrate and learn effectively. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Shedding alerts: Apps to keep you in light about the dark

The uptake of various new apps is directly proportional to increased load-shedding and news coverage, but developers are yet to make any money.

An organisation says the devices reduce children’s ability to concentrate and learn effectively. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

AppDate: Easy mobile banking

Sean Bacher highlights the updated Standard Bank mobile app, the Kaspersky Free Fake ID Scanner, Centrallo and Battery Watch – Funny Voices.

Out in the cold: Welshman Ncube.

Mobilise your medical history with apps

Sean Bacher looks at MyMedRec, Up Coffee, Documents To Go, Scanner Pro and Dragon Dictation – apps that help keep track of medical records and data.

M&G’s SA Votes app keeps you informed of breaking news

Digital tools for a pen and paper election

Although we’ll be using the paper ballot method to cast our votes, there are some apps to help us keep up with the election process.

Unlike other music services

Appdate: Speak 42 languages with iTranslate

From iTranslate Voice 2 to Search for BBM and Checkers Eezi Coupons, here are five apps that you should check out.

Cosatu backed Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to become president of the ANC and now expects him to support workers’ demands. The federation hinted at strikes

Apps aid fashionistas in tracking down clothing

New apps allow fashionistas to find and buy or rent similar items worn by strangers or seen on websites.