October 2026

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Discarded smartphones are being repurposed into affordable robot brains for DIY projects across South Africa, leveraging their internal components to cut down....

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Old Smartphones Are Now the Brains for DIY Robots in South Africa
Discarded smartphones are being repurposed into affordable robot brains for DIY projects across South Africa, leveraging their internal components to cut down.
Kenya’s Fixed Internet Boom Shows What South Africa Needs Next
Kenya rapidly expanded its fixed internet, adding nearly a million subscriptions to reach 2.84 million, showcasing a growth model South Africa's fibre market.
South Africa’s Mobile Growth Claims Miss the Real Connected Users
Official reports on South Africa's mobile growth misrepresent digital inclusion by counting SIM cards in phones, routers, and devices instead of actual.
South Africa’s R800 Million Network Backup Spend Still Leaves Users Disconnected
South African telecom companies spent over R800 million on backup power in a year, yet mobile users continue to experience frustrating service disconnections.
Your Fibre Bill Increases Because of a Network You Don’t Pay
South African fibre bills are increasing because network operators raised wholesale rates, impacting ISPs and ultimately consumers who pay more for the same.
Telkom’s Personalised Data Bundles Reshape South Africa’s Network War
Telkom drives subscriber growth and data consumption with algorithm-generated personalised bundles, making its competitive pricing strategy opaque in South.
Heart FM’s Goldrush Campaign Highlights Mobile’s Role in Listener Engagement
Heart FM's Goldrush cash giveaway uses WhatsApp as its entry route, revealing how modern radio stations adapt to mobile-first listener engagement in Cape Town.
Affordable Phones Alone Won’t Save South Africa’s 2G and 3G Shutdown
South Africa's 2G and 3G network shutdown by 2027 is proving complex, with challenges extending past phone upgrades to critical devices and services.
South Africa’s Phones Are Under Siege from Billions of Scam Calls
South Africa faces a massive surge in scam calls, with over 14 billion identified in early 2026.
Google Earth’s Secret CIA Origins Changed Digital Mapping
Google Earth's true beginning was as a critical mapping tool for intelligence, developed in war zones with urgent funding and a demand for flawless.

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October 2026

Old Smartphones Are Now the Brains for DIY Robots in South Africa

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