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Pinterest secures $3.8bn valuation

Social media Web site Pinterest has secured additional funding that boosts its value to $3.8 billion.

Twitter IPO 'a leap of faith'

As the clock ticks towards Twitter's listing, it reports a large loss even as revenue grows.

In Context brings Crowdynews to SA

The social media aggregator technology aims to balance the tussle between professional reporting and citizen journalism.

Lebo Mashiloane

Social media unlocks new revenue streams

Brands should measure their influence on social media platforms in order to tap into new revenue streams, says Retroviral.

Mxit users stay loyal

Although supplanted by Facebook as SA's biggest social network, Mxit succeeded in maintaining user devotion.

E-tolls face online backlash

If the online reaction to e-tolls is anything to go by, it seems SA's road users are not going down without a fight.

Win with the Toshiba Tablet Race

The campaign, to be broadcast online, will see participants competing for a trip to Mauritius by completing a number of tasks using Toshiba products.

China employs two million 'Web police'

The country's communist government employs an army of people to monitor social media for 'slanderous' content.

Social enterprises

Time to get social

By combining social networking tools with enterprise collaboration, businesses can dramatically change the way they work, says Frank Reinelt, senior director for Northern Europe and emerging markets at Mindjet

Jordaan appointed Mxit chairman

Former First National Bank CEO Michael Jordaan will take over as Mxit chairman.

Pinterest introducing ads

The online pinboard will start placing "promoted pins".

IT architecture set for overhaul

Social, mobile, cloud and information are changing IT architecture and the way IT is implemented.