South African smartphone sales climbed 28% year-on-year to 3 million units in the third quarter of 2017, while basic mobile phone sales were up 6% to 1.6 million units for the same period, according to point of sale tracking data... FULL STORY >

The jury may still be out on smartwatches, but a German telecoms agency views them as a possible surveillance threat, banning the devices in the native European country. FULL STORY >

We recently sat down with HMD Global's GM for SA, Shaun Durandt, to discuss a frantic first year for the company, and look forward to what 2018 may hold for Nokia Mobile. FULL STORY >

Data analysis is rated as one of the most sort-after and lucrative skills to have and represents a great career opportunity for anyone with the right aptitude. FULL STORY >

Smartphones, epitomised by Apple’s iPhone launch on 9 January 2007, have gone from an aspirational accessory to an efficient and ever-growing way to access modern life-enabling services. FULL STORY >

LG's latest flagship phone is well rounded and high powered, and with 2017 drawing to a close, is one of the best mobile devices of the year. FULL STORY >

Mastercard has announced the collaborating with Durban-based tech company Spazapp, to bring secure, seamless and convenient mobile payments to thousands of informal traders and convenience stores, better known as... FULL STORY >

Nationwide integration of web and mobile app is the next step towards a ‘digital lab’ for Lancet. FULL STORY >

Great changes ahead for higher education in South Africa. FULL STORY >

It's not just the smartphones getting Face ID, with Apple reportedly turning its attention to the HomePod too. FULL STORY >

Could dogfights with lasers soon be a reality? According to Lockheed Martin, the company has scored a$26.3 million contract to design, develop, and produce a high-power laser weapon for the US Air Force Research Lab. FULL STORY >

Smile Communications and MediaTek have teamed up to bring the latest VoLTE smartphones to customers in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). FULL STORY >

HMD Global's new entry-level offering is available from Vodacom today (13 November), with a recommended price tag of R1 699. FULL STORY >

With 13 million South Africans on Facebook, 2.68 million on Instagram and 7.4 million users on Twitter, social media marketing is a key tool for reaching new audiences and boosting sales for any business. FULL STORY >

The first-ever AfricArena welcomed over 450 delegates, 100 entrepreneurs, 80 startups, 22 exhibitors, 42 speakers, 67 investors and witnessed more than 40 live startup pitch battles. FULL STORY >