Author: Gugu Lourie
Telkom, the JSE-listed diversified ICT business, celebrated the growth and performance of its dealers’ network at its 2024 Dealers Conference Gala Dinner and Awards, held recently in Sun City. The dinner and awards were hosted by Jason Goliath and Zozo Tshwete. “Our partners are a crucial part of our journey in seamlessly connecting every South African. Your dedication and collaboration have been instrumental in Telkom’s success,” said Nonkululeko Dlamini, Telkom Group Chief Financial Officer. “Thank you for your unwavering support. We look forward to renewing our partnerships and forging new ones as we continue to innovate and grow.” The winners:…
The French media conglomerate Vivendi Group announced on Monday that it will pursue a listing for its pay-television business, Canal+, in London. Canal+ is in the process of acquiring MultiChoice, the owner of DStv, Supersport, and GoTV. Vivendi is controlled by the French billionaire Vincent Bolloré. “Canal+ would be listed on the London Stock Exchange to reflect the company’s international dimension, particularly as part of the ongoing combination with MultiChoice.,” said Vivendi. “With close to two thirds of its subscribers outside of France, a film and TV series distribution network present on all continents, and growth drivers resulting from its recent developments…
Capitec Bank today experienced a service disruption that affected its entire customer base of 22 million individuals, leaving them unable to access banking services. The incident has sparked frustration and inconvenience among customers, highlighting the significant impact of the outage on their daily financial transactions and operations. “We are experiencing nationwide service issues including Card. We’re working hard to resolve this. We apologise for any inconvenience,” Capitec said in a statement. See below Capitec’s statement Clarification on service disruption due to global downtime of technology service provider Capitec experienced significant disruptions across all our banking channels today due to a…
Weak demand for cars continued to play out in June. “Constrained economic conditions continue to impact the automotive market. As a whole the market was down for both the new and used car markets. Year-on-year used car sales dropped -6.4% in June,” revealed AutoTrader’s CEO, George Mienie. “The 27,750 used cars sold in June realised a value of R11.3 billion. Though sales improved by the smallest of margins in comparison to May, the additional 21 units failed to move the monthly growth percentage needle,” he added. In June, consumers paid an average of R407,655 for a 5 year-old used car…
The WD Blue SN580 1TB SSD is a solid-state drive from Western Digital’s WD Blue series. It utilizes PCIe Gen4 NVMe technology, offering fast data transfer speeds and storage capacity suitable for various computing needs, from gaming to everyday tasks. The WD Blue SN580 1TB SSD is designed to be a PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive, targeting a blend of high performance and cost-effectiveness. Key Details Specifications: Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 Form Factor: M.2 2280 Capacity: 1TB Sequential Read Speed: Up to 4,150 MB/s Sequential Write Speed: Up to 4,000 MB/s Random Read IOPS: Up to 600,000 Random Write IOPS: Up…
The Huawei Watch Fit 3 embodies a remarkable fusion of style, functionality, and innovation, meticulously crafted to enhance both daily life and fitness routines. Whether you’re an avid fitness enthusiast or someone who values cutting-edge technology, this smartwatch delivers a plethora of features designed to cater to all aspects of your lifestyle. Design and Display Maintaining Huawei’s commitment to stylish design, the Watch Fit 3 features a large, vibrant AMOLED display that’s easy to read and responsive to touch. Its slim, lightweight body ensures comfort during long wear, suitable for both workouts and everyday use. Fitness Tracking and Health Monitoring…
The advent of the Intelligent Era is revolutionising the Digital Economy, driven by significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation network technologies. Dr. Tayeb Ben Meriem, IPv6 Forum Vice Chair, highlighted these transformative trends in his recent keynote speech on “Next-Generation Network Trends.” “From a technical perspective, what we are seeing in the Digital Economy space is that the Intelligent Era is gaining momentum,” Dr. Tayeb stated. He pointed out two primary indicators: technical advancements and business impact, both of which are intricately linked. By 2026, AI is expected to achieve a 30% penetration rate, which will generate substantial…
Sanelisiwe Nyandeni, 26, from Qoboqobo village in the Eastern Cape, is making significant strides in her career journey. A former participant in the Retail Readiness Programme (RRP) and the Youth Employment Service (YES), she is now pursuing a diploma in Retail Business Management at Cape Peninsula University, thanks to a bursary from Shoprite. Shoprite’s RRP is one of the most successful skills development initiatives by a South African retailer and includes practical in-store training and theory. Participants receive NQF level 3 qualifications on successful completion and in the last financial year, 4 065 learners were trained, and 1 293 were…
EASE Holdings BV announced the expansion of its EASE (Equipment-as-a-Service) Healthcare programme in Southern Africa. In December 2023, the company opened a subsidiary in Johannesburg, EASE South Africa. The Southern Africa regional expansion marks an important step in EASE’s geographic footprint, which launched in Ghana and Nigeria in 2022. “Opening EASE South Africa is a tremendous milestone in our healthcare practice,” said Kanyinsola Oyeyinka, VP of Healthcare, demand for health services continues to increase annually. “We see great demand from rapidly growing medical facilities in Southern Africa, seeking access to state-of-the-art equipment on flexible terms that allow them to grow their…
Shanghai is a city of unshakable charm, blending the old with the new and the East with the West. My journey began at the sleek Pudong International Airport on June 24, which set the tone for what was to come. Known as one of China’s most sophisticated cities, Shanghai is the commercial hub and a beacon of modernity. My recent trip to Shanghai had such a profound impact on me that I couldn’t resist breaking the silence to share my captivating experience with the world. I have been to Beijing several times. A City of Contrasts Driving to the Sheraton…