After a near two-year long wait, Samsung has debuted a Tizen OS powered entry-level smartphone, the Z1. Armed with some modest specs, it's set to retail for roughly $90. FULL STORY >

MTN continues its assault on the entry-level market with the new Steppa Tablet. Much like its smartphone brethren it keeps things spartanly efficient without denting your budget. FULL STORY >

Priced at R2 600, Acer’s Liquid Z5 gives users plenty of smartphone for a wallet friendly price tag. If value for money holds sway over your decision making, there are few better options. FULL STORY >

The first smartphone to debut in 2014 from BlackBerry locally is not a new expensive flagship, but rather the entry-level Z3. Favouring function over form, the Z3 offers a utilitarian BlackBerry experience at an attractive price point. But is that enough? FULL STORY >

BlackBerry returns from its 18 month hiatus with the local launch of its new entry-level Z3 smartphone, set to retail for R3 000 and gain some ground on competitors in the South African market. FULL STORY >

Nokia is making its Lumia 720 and 520 smartphones available locally during the course of this month. FULL STORY >

Samsung's Korean neighbour throws its hat into the budget smartphone ring, with the first of its L-Style mobile devices, the LG Optimus L3. FULL STORY >