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Watch VideoAfrica Tech Week 2025 promises innovation and collaboration

Get ready for Africa Tech Week 2025, the continent’s leading technology event on June 3-4 in Cape Town. Join industry pioneers and policymakers to explore innovations that will accelerate Africa’s digital economy.

Tech Software and Internet
Sarene Kloren|Published

Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2025: Building the future

Get ready for the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2025, where industry leaders and innovative start-ups converge to shape Africa's digital future.

Tech Software and Internet
Sarene Kloren|Published

Nintendo forecasts 15 million Switch 2 sales in 2025-26

The successor to the Switch -- the third best-selling console ever behind Sony's PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS -- is set to hit shelves worldwide on June 5.

Tech Gaming
AFP|Published

China launches Shenzhou-20 mission, sending three astronauts to space

China's Shenzhou-20 mission successfully launched three astronauts to the country's orbiting space station for a six-month mission, marking a significant milestone in its manned space programme.

News Science
Staff Reporter|Published

Watch VideoChery debuts advanced robot with human-like movements, Deepseek intelligence

AiMOGA, Chery's latest humanoid robot, combines human-like movements with cutting-edge Deepseek AI, set to revolutionise industries from retail to smart homes.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Mpumalanga Education Department defends R2 million paid for laptops, says MEC is not involved

The 22 laptops worth over R2 million were purchased to reset user passwords via Active Directory Manager, assist users with email connectivity issues and rebuild user accounts, according to the Mpumalanga Department of Education. .

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Raymond Ledwaba’s book shows that success isn’t about the summit, it’s about the journey

For Raymond Ledwaba, entrepreneurship isn’t just about success; it’s about transformation. In The First Generation Founder, he shares his deeply personal journey of being the first to build a business, fight through imposter syndrome, and break generational cycles. A must-read for anyone ready to take the leap.

Saturday Star News
Verna van Diemen|Published

ADG Named 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year for Africa

ADG cements its position as Africa's leading cloud solutions provider with the prestigious 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year award.

Saturday Star Partnered
Partnered Content|Published

Watch VideoMove over MasterChef: Elon Musk is now in the kitchen

Culina, Elon Musk's revolutionary robot chef promises to transform home cooking. With advanced AI capabilities, it prepares gourmet meals at the command of your voice, making dinner effortless and delicious.

Lifestyle Food
Sarene Kloren|Published

Cassava to build continent’s first AI factory in South Africa

Cassava Technologies is aiming to transform Africa's tech landscape by establishing the continent's first AI factory in South Africa.

Business Jobs
Jason Woosey|Published

African logistics trap: how Thumeza founder Gugulethu Siso navigated the death spiral

Explore the challenges faced by African logistics startups through the lens of Thumeza founder Gugulethu Siso, who shares her journey of resilience and adaptation in a tough industry.

Business Report Economy
Andile Masuku|Published

iGaming disruption as new player enters amid industry boom

Armed with an ultra-modern, broad portfolio of solutions and backed by a reputation of driving success in emerging markets, this kind of offering will bolster South Africa’s current operator services to be on par with the rest of the digital world, setting a bold new standard and benchmark for efficiency, player engagement, and market expansion.

Saturday Star News
Norman Cloete|Published