Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of South Africa's economy. However, getting a business off the ground is no easy task. FULL STORY >

Lobbyist group FairSearch.org files a complaint with the EU Commission against Google and its mobile strategy with Android. FULL STORY >

Google is reportedly ready to buy WhatsApp for a cool $1 billion. FULL STORY >

This week in the Gaming News Round-up: EA finally announces Battlefield 4, and Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is unveiled. FULL STORY >

Dropbox goes on an acquisition spree, snapping up Snapjoy right after buying Audiogalaxy. FULL STORY >

Nokia and RIM settle all outstanding legal actions between the two firms, thanks to a patent licence agreement. FULL STORY >

Fender has launched The Squier by Fender Strat guitar, which plays nice with amps and electronic devices alike. FULL STORY >

Check out our pick of some of the coolest new tech products and gadgets around. FULL STORY >

Nokia announces its new location and mapping service, dubbed HERE, for new platforms such as iOS and Android. FULL STORY >

Vodafone's Innovation Centre receives top green accolade from the Green Building Council of South Africa. FULL STORY >

Google acquires Nik Software who is responsible for the Instagram rival app Snapseed. FULL STORY >

Google's latest acquisition is internet-based malware scanning company VirusTotal. FULL STORY >

Now more than ever, it is possible to turn a great idea or saleable skill into a successful business reality. Chris Anderson looks at how using Facebook effectively can help turn the tide for one-person businesses. FULL STORY >

Digia is acquiring Nokia's entire Qt operation and software technologies. FULL STORY >

Beats Electronics struck a new deal with HTC to regain majority ownership of the company. FULL STORY >