Columinate has released the results of its first-ever online shopping ‘SITEisfaction’ Survey report for South Africa, identifying local consumers tendency to use online retailers for luxury purchases over essential items. FULL STORY >

We provide a quick roundup of the key stories gripping the tech world this month, as the HTC One (M8) launches in SA, Microsoft SA name its new MD and Amazon battles to keep its drones in the air. FULL STORY >

Microsoft SA has named Zoaib Hoosen as its new Managing Director effective immediately, with outgoing MD, Mteto Nyati focusing on growth across Microsoft's Middle East and African emerging markets. FULL STORY >

iKhokha, a young and innovative Cape Town-based financial services brand, has launched an exciting new payment service that is set to transform the way SME’s accept payment from their... FULL STORY >

Today, there are so many benefits of going the virtualised route that it makes sense to move as many systems and processes as possible to the environment. But what are the trends in South Africa when it comes to this technology? Iwan Pienaar investigates. FULL STORY >

Awesome lounges, eye-cream and lost luggage in winter – we talk travel with Michelle Potgieter, director: corporate marketing and communications at Samsung Electronics SA. FULL STORY >

Ask any PR company and they’ll tell you that the setting for your product launch or large-scale conference is as important, if not more so, than the product or conference itself. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a roundup of the best conference... FULL STORY >

At Software AG SA’s first annual technology showcase, business owners and decision makers were advised by leading global and local experts about the risks of IT stagnation, the value of IT innovation, and the possibilities... FULL STORY >

Dell is today announcing increased support to organisations in South Africa and Namibia by offering flexible finance solutions which protect businesses’ capital reserves and help drive customers’ future growth. The Dell Financial Services scheme... FULL STORY >

The paradigm shift in enterprise computing presents an ideal opportunity for enterprises across Africa to innovate and gain competitive advantage, says IBM. FULL STORY >

Apple recently announced a drop in price for its 2014 and 2013 MacBook Air models in an effort to entice the local market. FULL STORY >

Comic book expert, Moray Rhoda, believes now is the time to get involved in the local comic book scene. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Geek News Highlights: Locally produced iNumber, iNumber arrives, Sinister Six project details and first five minutes of How to Train Your Dragon 2 revealed. FULL STORY >

Nokia has announced the release of its first batch of SA-bound smartphones for 2014. This latest installment sees the arrival of the hot 6” Lumia 1520, and the cheaper Asha 500, 502 and 503 devices. FULL STORY >

Another year, another bunch of improvements on the technological front. So, what are the tech trends to look forward to in 2014? FULL STORY >