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Spree introduces visual search tech
Spree has launched an image search and similar style shopping app features. The online fashion retailer is the first  in Africa to offer innovative technology that identifies clothing or footwear seen in photos and images and finds users something similar…
Entertainment the focus with new Dell releases
Yesterday at Computex 2017, Dell revealed two new all-in-ones (AIO) and a new gaming desktop to round out its popular Inspiron PC product line. The new products will be available starting today on Dell.com and worldwide in the coming weeks. Dell’s…
When, Where and How Much? The Nokia 3310 set to Land in SA
It has been announced that the iconic Nokia 3310 will be available, in its revamped form, in South Africa from the 29th of May. The company driving the release of Nokia’s latest range of smartphones, HMD Global, made the announcement…
Delivering cashless e-commerce in Africa
Jumia has joined forces with Mastercard to drive cash out of the online retail sector and provide a more secure and convenient way for consumers to shop online. Many online purchases are still being paid for with cash at point…
Lamborghini goes hi-tech
The upper echelon of performance super cars is flush with ground-breaking technology and materials – having that slight technological edge over the competition improves weight distribution, boosts performance and the overall driving experience. When it comes to delivering an experience…
9 ways to spot fake devices
The rise in counterfeit devices across Africa is becoming a major problem for thousands of consumers who are getting duped into spending their hard earned money on fake, sub-standard devices which do not operate at the same level as their original counterparts.…
Samsung S8 and S8+ released in Nigeria
The all new Galaxy S8 and S8+, has been launched into the Nigerian market by Samsung Electronics. The Nigerian launch event recently took place at the Renaissance Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the event, Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa,…
Keep fake products out of Nigeria- advocacy group
Information Technology and Communication (ICT) investors have been warned by The Transparency Advocacy Initiative against bringing fake products of any nature into Nigeria, according to reports by Vanguard. Local and foreign investors must understand that they cannot bring below par…
Finance boost for SA eCommerce
SA’s largest online payment gateway,  PayU, has entered into two collaborations with the aim of allowing South African eCommerce merchants to finance their business and will also allow shoppers to purchase on credit. The partnerships with Lulalend, a leading merchant…
Hybrid Cloud drives the retailers’ digital transformation
Cloud-based digital technologies are transforming the retail industry in order to provide customers with more personalized services and a seamless brand experience both online and offline. The retail chains are facing new significant challenges due to the digital transformation and…
Partnering for end-to-end, high tech WiFi as a Service
WiFi is no longer just a conduit to connect to the internet. If used properly, it is a connection to the world, and all of the opportunities it holds. As the South African business IT landscape moves away from outdated…
How to keep yourself safe when buying a second hand phone
The giants in mobile phone manufacturing trump themselves every year by releasing better and better hi-tech handsets. In most cases people buy them because they want to keep up with the Joneses and simply must have the latest and greatest. Understandable. But…
Xbox One S Now Available In SA
The latest version of the Xbox range, the Xbox One S, was made available for purchase on Monday. The One S is an update on Microsoft’s Xbox One and comes just months before the release of the Xbox Scorpio at…
New app helps informal retailers boost their buying power
Informal retailers, or spaza shops, in South Africa represent a significant portion of the market, and there is a great need for social products in low-income communities. But their buying and distribution costs are high. As a result, customers are…
Connecting channels for enhanced CX
Despite 80 percent of companies recognising that Customer Experience should be prioritised, few are tackling the challenge, especially when it comes to integrating channels. A multi-channel approach is a manageable one that thrives on the same principles of seamlessness and…
R960 million investment by Naspers into Takealot Online.
In 2015 Tiger Global and Naspers originally  invested into Takealot for the first time. Now after the second investments the potential that the South Africa e-commerce market has is clear according to Takealot who have used the initial invest to…
