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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…
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
‘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: An app for the unbanked
Card holders can transfer money to each other at no cost, so an entire sub economy may evolve
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 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
Mabe’s fingers in many pies
ANC spokesperson’s links to companies, apps and patents in controversial R49-million deal
Apps for the people by the people
Two young innovators are bringing information about taxis and kasi businesses to your phone
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
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.
No fare, cry Uber taxi competitors
Rivals say the taxi service is using illicit loopholes to dodge paying tax and other regulations.
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.