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Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S20: Change the way you experience the world

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Feb 2020

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series features unprecedented AI camera technologies built for the future of communications

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Cellphones the front line for gender equality

Article Jessica Posner Odede - 8 Nov 2019

Access to cellphones is not an end in itself. Rather, it is a way to level the playing field not only through knowledge, but also through connection

Airbnb Africa

Article Tamsin Oxford - 24 Apr 2019

Trailblazing disruption

Huawei takes mobile photography to new heights

Article Nafisa Akabor - 24 Apr 2019

The P30 Pro is capable of shooting images in low-light that are ridiculously good when compared to that of an iPhone or Samsung

Take me to church … on my app

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 18 Apr 2019

Although digital worship cannot replace human fellowship, it can certainly help one avoid the self-righteous

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Communication with members is key to fund’s success

Article Alf James - 19 Oct 2018

Cellphones are the preferred channel of interaction

Icasa regulates in the public interest

Article Sfiso Atomzo Buthelezi & Onkgopotse Jj Tabane - 16 Mar 2018

Thanks to Icasa, South Africans are accessing quality services

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SA disconnect leaves the country lagging behind its peer nations

Analysis Sharoda Rapeti - 17 Feb 2017

In 2015, the treasury announced it would put aside R1.1-billion for SA Connect over the next three years.

Tokyo turns e-waste into Olympics medals

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Feb 2017

Olympics organisers have called on the Japanese public to donate old smartphones and other electronic devices to make medals for the 2020 Games.

Lowering mobile costs and taxes can benefit governments

Analysis Staff Reporter - 17 Jun 2016

Mobile phone technology has the potential to connect Africans in an unprecedented manner, but access is still a challenge to overcome.

How to grow tech-savvy teachers

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Feb 2016

A new course shows educators and students how to use technology effectively in the classroom.

How cops and crooks can ‘grab’ your cellphone – and you

Article Heidi Swart - 29 Nov 2015

There are no clear answers about the legality of invasive surveillance gizmos.

Mobile money is on the move

Article Lynley Donnelly - 7 May 2015

Cellphone operators in Africa pose a threat to traditional financial service providers.

ANC, Sanef condemn signal jamming at Sona

Article Sapa - 13 Feb 2015

"Bring back the signal," people chanted, waving their cellphones at an electronic black box which was believed to be a jamming device.

Your smartphone could soon give a fast diagnosis of HIV

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Feb 2015

Researchers have developed a dongle and an app that can quickly screen for the virus and other sexually transmitted infections like syphilis.

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