HEINEKEN SHIFTS GEARS IN SA WITH  A FORMULA 1 INSPIRED RACETRACK COLLECTION

South Africa, September 2025 – As a Global Partner of Formula 1®, Heineken® is launching a Special Edition Track Bottle boasting a track-inspired design celebrating F1® circuits from around the world. Available from 01 October, these six Special-Edition bottles and cans spotlight some of the most legendary locations on the Formula 1® circuit and were…

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ACCESSIBILITY TIPS FOR ANDROID: MAKING SMARTPHONES EASIER FOR EVERYONE INCLUDING SENIORS

Smartphones are powerful tools for staying connected, learning and managing everyday life. These days, they are crammed with accessibility features designed to make them easier and more comfortable to use, especially for older people and others who may have reduced vision, hearing difficulties or less digital experience. TCL looks at some options that give Android…

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INFINIX COLLABORATES WITH MEDIATEK TO RAISE THE BAR FOR 4G SMARTPHONE IN AFRICA

MediaTek, a global fabless semiconductor company powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year, and Infinix, an innovative smartphone manufacturer that consistently ranks as a top five brand in Africa, are collaborating to bring richer features and better performance to the Infinix HOT 60 PRO+ series of 4G/LTE smartphones, powered by the MediaTek Helio G200 chipset. Infinix is leveraging the MediaTek Helio G200 chipset in…

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FRAUD IS DECEPTIVELY MUNDANE , AND EASY TO MISS -UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE

17 September 2025: As South Africans head into the last stretch of the year, many households are preparing for school holidays, family gatherings, travel plans, and the early stages of festive season shopping. In addition to an increase in day-to-day spending, this unfortunately also means more opportunities for fraudsters to target unsuspecting individuals. According to the…

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RELYCOMPLY BACKS FSCA’S CALL FOR ECOSYSTEM -WIDE FRAUD ACTION POWERED BY DATA AND TECH

Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply  According to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (sabric), banking fraud losses in South Africa totalled more than R2.7 billion in 2024, with digital banking fraud accounting for nearly R1.9 billion.  RelyComply endorses the Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) recent call for the financial sector to coordinate…

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VODABUCKS CLINCHES TWO MORE AWARDS “BEST TELCO LOYALTY PROGRAMME” AND “BEST USE OF GAMIFICATION” FOR A SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Vodacom’s flagship rewards programme, VodaBucks earned further industry accolade, this time, scooping two extraordinary awards “Best Telco Loyalty Programme” and “Best use of Gamification” at the prestigious 2025 South African Loyalty Awards. This marks the second consecutive year of recognition, testament to Vodacom’s commitment to loyalty excellence and innovation. The South African Loyalty Awards are…

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NEW AND UNDERRATED ANDROID TOOLS AND SETTINGS TO TAKE YOUR SECURITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL

So, you’ve activated Find My Device, set up two-factor authentication and locked down the security basics on your Android smartphone. But there may be some overlooked security tools and features that can give you even more protection against theft, scams, and sophisticated cyberattacks. TCL looks at some new and lesser-known settings and features that can…

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FNB EBUCKS WINS TOP RECOGNITION FOR INDUDTRY INNOVATION AT SA LOYALTY AWARDS 2025

Bank’s loyalty programme sets industry benchmark with seven wins 12 September 2025: First National Bank’s (FNB) flagship rewards programme eBucks has once again proven its pre-eminence in the South African loyalty landscape. Securing seven major accolades at the 2025 South African Loyalty Awards held in Cape Town, recently. These wins underscore eBucks’ ability to strategically…

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VODACOM WORLD LEVELS UP AT COMIC CON AFRICA 2025

Pop culture lovers and cosplayers are encouraged to dust off their superhero attires and get ready for Comic Con Africa, set to return to the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec), 28 to 31 August 2025.  This year, Vodacom’s flagship digital mall, Vodacom World will showcase its multi-award-winning, family-fun-filled augmented reality experience, dubbed “World of Collectibles”. Exhibiting…

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SAMA 31: REST OF AFRICA AWARD NOMINEES SPOTLIGHT CONTINENTAL EXCELLENCE

As the countdown to the 31st South African Music Awards(SAMA 31) ramps up, anticipation is mounting for the coveted Rest of Africa Award, which honours outstanding non-South African artists whose work has resonated across the continent.This year’s nominees represent Afropop’s finest voices: Ayra Starr (The Year I Turned 21),Bensoul (The Party & After Party), Wizkid…

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