Why Vivo hasn't rolled out foldables in SA
Company GM Tony Shi details Vivo's local strategy, operating in a highly competitive market and the role of memory costs in rolling out its foldables locally.
SolidSA enters the market with the China-made M10, as it targets consumers and businesses with a 10 000mAh device.
iStore believes Apple’s iPhone Duo will appeal to SA consumers at the upper end of the market, with an expected price tag of over R50 000.
ITWeb OTR: Mitsumi enters SA as Samsung's newest distributor
Samsung South Africa has appointed Mitsumi Distribution as an authorised B2B distributor for its mobile portfolio, in a partnership announced on 17 September. Justin Hume, vice-president of Mobile Experience at Samsung South Africa, and Manoj Patt, head of business unit at Mitsumi Distribution, explain what the deal means for SA resellers, enterprises and consumers. They cover underserved retail channels, device financing for unbanked buyers and how the two companies will measure success.
Memory prices surge as AI infrastructure expands, putting pressure on entry-level smartphones, says the GSM Association.
South Africans spent more on telecoms products in the first half of 2026, despite buying significantly fewer units.
The Digital Wellness Index shows SA’s digital transformation is delivering substantial benefits, but warns of excessive connectivity and digital overload.
Samsung and Apple gained ground as rising memory costs reshaped the smartphone market, putting pressure on Chinese vendors and entry-level devices.
South Africa’s IT channel warns of rising PC prices and shipment delays as global hardware shortages and supply pressures intensify.
SA’s tax reform on entry-level smartphones is an opportunity to boost connectivity across Africa, says GSMA Africa head Angela Wamola.
Smartphone rental service provider PayJoy sees significantly more customers seeking smartphones on flexible payment terms.
Industry insiders applaud government’s move to make entry-level smartphones accessible to a broader segment of the population, but say further action is needed.
Government moves to enhance smartphone affordability, proposing no excise duty on smartphones below R2 500 as of 1 April.
iStore South Africa sees a significant rise in the sale of Apple iPhones, boosted by its pre-owned and trade-in business.
ITWeb TV: Oppo gains ground in South Africa's foldables market | Ep #25
Chinese smartphone brand, Oppo sees a growing appetite for foldable phones and high-end devices in South Africa. Bradley Young, head of product and Avashnee Moodley, head of marketing at OPPO South Africa told ITWeb TV that after launching its flagship foldable phone, the Find N2 Flip locally in March , the first batch of devices sold out quickly. #itwebtv #oppo #smartphones