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Cyber Law

TikTok, Meta fined hundreds of millions by EU regulators for data privacy breaches

Ryszard Lisinski and Brett Weinberg 2 days

Source: © 123rf In 2024, 258,000 apps for iOS and Android operating systems were downloaded per minute for all types of publishers, with in-app purchase revenue up 12.5% to $150bn

Digital

2024 in-app purchase revenue up to $150bn, but app downloads decrease

23 Jan 2025

Healthcare

Brain tumour risk linked to MPA contraceptive use, Sahpra reports

20 Jan 2025

Source: © Goods Fox Tomorrow, Friday, 10 January, representatives of TikTok's parent company ByteDance will plead to the US Supreme Court to halt the decision of a looming ban later this month

Social Media

Implications of the banning of TikTok in the US

Danette Breitenbach 9 Jan 2025

Samsung unveils all-new e-Store App

Technology

Samsung unveils all-new e-Store App

Issued by Samsung 11 Dec 2024

Medtech

Empowering youth: New B-Wise app takes health services to your fingertips

29 Nov 2024

Advertising

Global ad spend to top $1trn in 2024 amid rapid digital growth and regulatory challenges

27 Nov 2024

Court rules in favour of Epic Games, but Google will appeal

Mobile & Apps

Court rules in favour of Epic Games, but Google will appeal

Lindsey Schutters 7 Oct 2024

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Mobile & Apps

Introducing MarhabaGPT - like ChatGPT but for Muslims

27 Sep 2024

Yassir celebrates Heritage Month and spring: Embracing global vision with a local touch

Entrepreneurship

Yassir celebrates Heritage Month and spring: Embracing global vision with a local touch

Issued by Yassir 11 Sep 2024

Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone

Mobile & Apps

Fortnite returns to iPhones via Epic Games Store with Rocket League Sideswipe in tow

Lindsey Schutters 16 Aug 2024

Temu has had unprecedented success in online retail, but that may have come at a privacy cost.

Cybersecurity

Temu app considered malicious malware in new US lawsuit [Updated]

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jun 2024

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Industrial & Logistics Property

Airport proximity dramatically boosts industrial property values

30 Apr 2024

Tru-Cape's Fruit-Full 3 clinches Best Gaming Solution at MTN App of the Year Awards

Agro-processing

Tru-Cape's Fruit-Full 3 clinches Best Gaming Solution at MTN App of the Year Awards

16 Jan 2024

5 great pieces of advice for South African marketing professionals

Marketing

5 great pieces of advice for South African marketing professionals

Kevin Lancaster, Issued by Broad Media 9 Jan 2024

Healthcare

Tripple revolutionises legacy planning with groundbreaking app

4 Jan 2024

4 trends shaping shopping in 2024: Are retailers ready?

Trends

4 trends shaping shopping in 2024: Are retailers ready?

20 Dec 2023

Jury finds Google in violation of antitrust laws, rules in favour of Epic

Mobile & Apps

Jury finds Google in violation of antitrust laws, rules in favour of Epic

Lindsey Schutters 12 Dec 2023

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Healthcare

Kena Health 2023 App of the Year at the annual MTN Business App Awards

13 Nov 2023

Takealot expands on-demand delivery service to Johannesburg

E-commerce

Takealot expands on-demand delivery service to Johannesburg

10 Nov 2023

Epic Games is taking Google to court in its fight against app store fees for in-app purchases in Fortnite and other games. Source: Lindsey Schutters

Mobile & Apps

Epic Games takes Google to court in battle to end app store fees

Lindsey Schutters 7 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. Jimmy Moyaha, SAfm Market Update's new host.

Finance

Financial analyst Jimmy Moyaha takes the helm at SAfm Market Update

3 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. The service station on the N12 in Potchefstroom in the North West is up for auction.

Industrial & Logistics Property

South African investors eye petrol-station real estate amid fuel-consumption surge

23 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf Ad platform integrations should be front of mind when choosing an e-commerce platform saysFrançois Jooste, +OneX

Digital

Exclusive: Why ad platform integrations should be front of mind when choosing an e-commerce platform

François Jooste 13 Oct 2023

Checkers launches Xtra Savings Plus

FMCG

Checkers launches Xtra Savings Plus

26 Sep 2023

Rogerwilco: Responding to the evolution in South Africa's digital marketing landscape

CRM, CX, UX

Rogerwilco: Responding to the evolution in South Africa's digital marketing landscape

Issued by Rogerwilco 6 Sep 2023

Chicken feed is one of the rising costs of farming. Source: Arisa Chatasa/Unsplash

Agri Tech

World Poultry Foundation launches app to help optimise nutrition

6 Sep 2023

UIF launches app and USSD service to speed up operations

Mobile & Apps

UIF launches app and USSD service to speed up operations

5 Sep 2023

Vodacom is working hard to promote its VodaPay app. Source: X.com

Mobile & Apps

Vodacom incentivises VodaPay app use with bonus airtime

24 Aug 2023

Social Media

Elon Musk wants to remove the block option on Twitter, now X

21 Aug 2023

Source: Takealot Takealot.com is trialling its first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow that will deliver within the hour

E-commerce

Takealot.com trials first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow

15 Aug 2023

Regulatory

Comp Commission challenges Takealot, Google, Uber Eats and Mr D Food

Karabo Ledwaba 1 Aug 2023

Social Media

Threads unravels: What this means for brand strategy

Bryan Turner, Issued by Clockwork 31 Jul 2023

Challengers to Watch 2023: Mastodon

Social Media

Challengers to Watch 2023: Mastodon

Nick Geoghegan, Issued by eatbigfish 24 Jul 2023

Claude Hanan and Luke Jedeikin are behind Bash and Superbalist. Source: Supplied.

E-commerce

E-commerce Titans: Meet the duo behind Bash and Superbalist

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Jul 2023

Meta takes on Twitter with Threads and wins in the market

Mobile & Apps

Meta takes on Twitter with Threads and wins in the market

Lindsey Schutters 6 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied. Melusi Dhlamini, clinical network lead at Healthforce and Kena Health.

Women's Health

#YouthMonth: Championing women's sexual and reproductive health rights at the forefront

Katja Hamilton 27 Jun 2023

Pick n Pay's 56th birthday celebration with Roblox a game-changer for local Robloxians

Retailers

Pick n Pay's 56th birthday celebration with Roblox a game-changer for local Robloxians

22 Jun 2023

Hot 102.7FM responds to evolving audio landscape with launch of new app

Radio & Audio

Hot 102.7FM responds to evolving audio landscape with launch of new app

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 13 Jun 2023

Viya: South Africa's hottest accommodation app empowers travellers to stay, share, and inspire

Mobile

Viya: South Africa's hottest accommodation app empowers travellers to stay, share, and inspire

Issued by Tripco 12 Jun 2023

Revamped Spar Rewards programme gathers 1 million sign-ups in 6 days

CRM

Revamped Spar Rewards programme gathers 1 million sign-ups in 6 days

23 May 2023

Source © Tanit Boonruen AppsFlyer has launched new measurement and Data Clean Room support for ChatGPT plugins

Digital

New analytics and measurement support for ChatGPT plugins

12 May 2023

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HR Tools & Software

How mobile apps can simplify HR processes for frontline staff

Kiv Moodley 4 May 2023

Sorbet announces their exciting new app to enhance the Sorbet customer experience

Health & Beauty

Sorbet announces their exciting new app to enhance the Sorbet customer experience

Issued by OnPoint PR 17 Apr 2023

iStore opens Africa's first Apple Premium Partner store concept in Joburg

Retailers

iStore opens Africa's first Apple Premium Partner store concept in Joburg

4 Apr 2023