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Mauritius lifts social media ban following outcry from civil rights groups

Mauritius has lifted the social media restrictions it imposed earlier this week, just 24 hours after implementing the ban.

News Africa
Sarene Kloren|Published

Which mobile network has best data performance in South Africa?

A MyBroadband study analysed the performance of South Africa’s major mobile networks in the first quarter of 2024. Here’s how they ranked:

Business Advice
Jason Woosey|Published

Ramadan, a time of social cohesion in Cape Town

The holy month of Ramadan is special in Cape Town and here’s why.

News Feel Good
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

New Zealand's 'coffin clubs' bury taboos about death

To end off on a good note, elderly New Zealanders are meeting up in their “Coffin Clubs” for a bit of banter and to put the final nail of their customised boxes before the cross over.

News World
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Social Entrepreneurship in the Global South: Rayhaan Survé’s Perspectives

The youth of the world are playing an important role in impacting policy and conversations involving all generations are critical to making an impact.

Business
IOL Reporter|Published

Cooling off made sweeter with Country Fresh’s Lemon Cream Flavoured Ice Cream

Indulge in the refreshment of Country Fresh's Lemon Cream Flavoured Ice Cream on a warm summer day.

The Star Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Dairymaid unveils an exciting addition to Country Fresh line-up: Lemon Cream

This new mouthwatering flavour introduces an exhilarating twist to Dairymaid’s already impressive ice cream collection.

Cape Times Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Dairymaid unveils an exciting addition to Country Fresh line-up: Lemon Cream

This new mouthwatering flavour introduces an exhilarating twist to Dairymaid’s already impressive ice cream collection.

Mercury Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Dairymaid unveils an exciting addition to Country Fresh line-up: Lemon Cream

This new mouthwatering flavour introduces an exhilarating twist to Dairymaid’s already impressive ice cream collection.

The Star Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Make your next holiday a cruise holiday with MSC Cruises

The arrival of MSC Splendida on South African shores will provide cruisers with a new standard of luxury, comfort and entertainment.

The Star Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Jump start your career with distance learning

Consider remote learning if you want a method that puts your interests first.

Business Jobs
Smart Works|Published

Xi Story: A champion of closer people-to-people ties among BRICS countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, preceded by a state visit to South Africa from August 21 to 24.

Business Report Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Cyan Boujee leaked video: What the law says about leaking and sharing revenge porn

This law defines revenge porn as the sharing or distribution of any nude or sexually explicit material without permission or consent with the purpose of humiliating the victim or making a profit.

News Crime and Courts
Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Workplace social media policies - four common misconceptions

A workplace social media policy is a document that outlines the code of conduct for all stakeholders in an organisation; aiming to protect and enhance the organisation’s reputation.

Business Jobs
Smart Works|Published

Twitter restricts number of posts users can read

Elon Musk announced Saturday that Twitter would temporarily restrict how many tweets users could read per day, in a move meant to tamp down on the use of the site's data by artificial intelligence companies.

Tech
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

US users defend TikTok, mock lawmakers’ hysteria as company’s CEO grilled during marathon hearing

Despite the congressional grilling, TikTok received unwavering support from its myriad US users, who defended its innocence and expressed their support.

News Partnered
Xinhua|Published

With Regus it’s business as usual, even during load shedding

Regus is offering flexible workspaces that are designed to maintain power through load shedding.

News Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference: A top tech event you cannot miss

Tech Week Conference to give tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs an opportunity to learn and exchange ideas on the latest trends in the tech industry.

News Partnered
Brandstories|Published

UKZN engineering alumnus heads academy for underprivileged youth

Cebo Mzinyane is building momentum with his non-profit Monarkhia Academy that helps children excel.

News Partnered
Brandstories|Published

LOOK: Society digimag encapsulates the glitz and glamour of 2022

The Society digital magazine edition encapsulates the glitz and glamour of 2022’s social calendar of events.

Lifestyle Partnered
Brandstories|Published

iKhokha celebrates small businesses, “The Real Holiday Makers of Mzansi”

iKhokha aims to raise awareness and create business opportunities for businesses that stay open during December so others can enjoy the holiday break.

Business Report Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Jabra and Lenovo join forces to make Teams collaboration easy

Two of the biggest names in digital collaboration have partnered to deliver superior video and audio components in one tidy package.

Tech Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Rising graduate unemployment leads to uptake in entrepreneurship

About one in ten people who are unemployed in the South Africa have a tertiary education. - PWC

Business Report Entrepreneurs
Vusi Adonis|Published

How paying for Twitter blue tick will heal blue bird

If Elon Musk manages to turn Twitter into a platform that has mostly verified users, he will have a weapon to create the most important platform on the internet, writes Wesley Diphoko.

Tech Opinion
Wesley Diphoko|Published

Meta to test ways to make & sell NFTs on Instagram

Meta announced that it was testing a new feature with “a small group of creators in the US” to buy and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Instagram.

Tech Software and Internet
IANS|Published