The antidote to AI anxiety might be a plane ticket

In April 2026, Gallup’s annual State of the Global Workplace report revealed a global decline in employee engagement to just 20%, its lowest level since 2020. According to the report, the downward trend is driven by fears around job security, burned-out managers...

Know your rights: When work goes wrong, know where you stand

Most people do not expect to need legal advice to deal with their employer. Then a disciplinary notice lands in their inbox, a salary deduction appears on their payslip, or they are suddenly told that their employment is ending. Knowing your rights and where to get...

Set boundaries in a hyperconnected world 

The 2026 Global Digital Overview Report recently ranked South Africans among the world’s highest users of online media, with almost 53 hours a week, compared with the global average of 33 hours and 27 minutes. Occupational therapist, Rebecca Hurst and Claudia van...

SARS versus taxpayers, Who holds the power? 

Complaints that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is becoming increasingly aggressive and overstepping its mandate have grown louder over the years. According to Nico Theron, founder of  Unicus Tax Specialists SA, these incidents reflect deeper systemic...

Nokia Music+ now available locally

Nokia’s new subscription-based upgrade to its popular free-to-stream mobile music service, Nokia Music+, is now available in South Africa for just R25.00 a month.  For even greater music enjoyment, Nokia Music+ provides increased control over the listening experience...

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Use LBS to find friends on WeChat

WeChat, a social communications services available for smartphones, announced the launch of a new version for BlackBerry smartphones.  The new version, WeChat 2.0, features a new location-based services (LBS) feature that integrates both "Look Around" and QR code...

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New Kindle Paperwhite 3G released

The new Kindle Paperwhite 3G is set to revolutionise the future of e-readers, featuring a new matte white screen which reflects light evenly to ensure easy reading, and 62% more pixels for unsurpassed resolution. The download time via 3G wireless has been reduced...

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Mango launches BlackBerry 10 app

Low cost carrier Mango has become the first African airline to launch a booking, payment and brand engagement application on the BlackBerry 10 platform. The application will enable guests to search and book flights, receive push notifications and browse airline news,...

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Travel safely this Easter with LBS

If users are one of the many South Africans set to hit the road for the Easter break, consider using location-based services (LBS) to help navigate any dangers they may encounter en route. These mobile services can be a lifesaver in emergency situations such as a road...

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