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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AFRICA CELEBRATES 30 OUTSTANDING WOMEN SCIENTISTS AT 2025 L’ORÉAL-UNESCO AWARDS

Tana Malinga Thirty exceptional young women scientists from 18 Sub Saharan African countries have been honoured at the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Awards. Selected from over 550 applicants, the group includes 25 PhD candidates and 5 postdoctoral researchers whose work tackles Africa’s biggest challenges, from cancer research to climate resilience and…

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JDA INITIATES PHASE 2 OF ROSEBANK PUBLIC TRANSPORT FACILITY UPGRADE

The Johannesburg Development Agency [JDA], acting on behalf of the City’s Transport Department, has commenced preparatory work for Phase 2 of the Rosebank Public Transport Facility upgrade. This project aims to modernise the bustling facility, located on Cradock Avenue with access from Biermann and Jellicoe Avenues, to meet the burgeoning commuter demand in the rapidly expanding Rosebank precinct. The…

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MTN8 SEMIFINAL PREVIEW

Orlando Stadium will be abuzz this Saturday as Orlando Pirates welcome rivals Mamelodi Sundowns for the first leg of their MTN8 semifinal tie. A sell-out crowd is expected at the iconic venue for what is undoubtedly the season’s biggest fixture thus far, with two of the country’s biggest clubs going head-to-head in what promises to…

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 BEYOND WATER MONTH-MAKING WATER CONSERVATION A DAILY PRIORITY

Everyday household choices play a critical role in protecting water security South Africa is one of the world’s most water‑scarce countries, with rising demand, ageing infrastructure, and climate change increasingly putting pressure on households, municipalities, and the broader economy. Dam levels fluctuate unpredictably, while many households already contend with intermittent supply, rising water costs and…

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SA’S #1 SHOPPING APP, TAKEALOT, NOW DELIVERS HAPPINESS IN MINUTES

Takealot Integrates On-Demand Shopping via TakealotNOW on Mr D  Takealot, South Africa’s #1 shopping app, has launched an exciting pilot that integrates its on-demand delivery service, TakealotNOW, directly into the Takealot App in partnership with Mr D. This seamless integration makes life easier and faster for customers by pairing speed and convenience with an already…

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BAYER BRINGS TOGETHER AGRA, AU, AND FNB IN HIGH LEVEL DIALOGUE ON TRANSFORMING AFRICA’S FOOD SYSTEM!

Bayer convened a high-level dialogue with AGRA, the African Union (AU) and First National Bank (FNB) during the recent B20 Summit in South Africa. The aim of this was to bring together policymakers, development partners and industry leaders to discuss the urgent reforms needed to transform Africa’s food systems. With rising climate pressures, economic instability…

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