Author: Gugu Lourie
Samsung’s Frame, a new lifestyle product that transforms from a television into a gallery-like art display, will be available for purchase this Sunday, the Seoul-based company said in a statement. Designed in collaboration with renowned designer Yves Behar, The Frame is designed not only to provide a premium entertainment experience, but also to enhance the look of any home, just like a piece of artwork that you would hang on your wall. The Frame is available in two sizes: a 65-inch model, priced at R35833.23 ($2,799), and a 55-inch model, priced at R25591.50 ($1,999). Optional bezels, including white, beige and…
By Staff Writer South Africans are saying no to crime one download at a time. Citizens are sick and tired of the violence and intimidation and have taken a stand armed with the one weapon that every person, young and old, can safely and effectively wield: technology. Namola, South Africa’s innovative safety and security app is starting a personal safety movement, recently hitting 50 000 downloads – an impressive number of users – putting it at the top of the South African download charts in the app store. We know that crime is rampant in our country. In 2016 alone…
Vodacom, South Africa’s biggest mobile phone operator, announced on Thursday that Jabu Moleketi has been appointed to the position of chairman. The appointment is effective from 19 July 2017. Moleketi replaces Peter Moyo, who will retire and step down from the board of Vodacom at the forthcoming annual general meeting to be held on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Moyo has joined Old Mutual as CEO of emerging markets. Moleketi was first appointed to the board of Vodacom in November 2009 as an independent non-executive director. He will also take over as chairman of the nomination committee and step down from…
MTN, South Africa’s second-biggest mobile phone operator, announced on its Twitter page on Wednesday that it has cancelled its free unlimited Twitter service. The Telco said on its blog that it understands that data can be quite hefty on the pocket. It added that “knowing how inseparable you and Twitter can be, due to all the trends keeping you constantly in the loop, you really can’t afford to miss out on anything. It’s for this reason that we have brought you free Twitter, which has been doing absolutely great!” However, the mobile phone operator said “due to abuse of the…
If you want to rent storage space and parking from your neighbours, now you can through Wahi, a South African startup that connects the owners of spare space to the people who need space. Wahi provides access to hundreds of short or long-term self-storage solutions near you at a click of a button. The start-up operates a competitive marketplace that enables you to compare and access the best rates. You can earn money by renting out your garage or parking space for free on “a safe and convenient” peer-to-peer marketplace, where hosts offer space and renters find space – both commercial…
By Staff Writer As of 12 June 2017, Internet Solutions, a pan-African telecommunications service provider, and Rain (previously known as Wireless Business Solutions), will offer commercial LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) to local Internet service providers (ISPs). IS will act as Rain’s ‘open access’ go-to-market partner for its fixed LTE-A product. Targeting local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) whose customers will benefit from fibre-like mobile connectivity, Internet Solutions and Rain anticipates that offering competitively-priced access to LTE-A will present local ISPs with new growth opportunities. “Access to LTE-A on the Rain network, with streamlined provisioning of service from Internet Solutions, is an attractive proposition for…
A Cape Town-Based data mining company that accurately call both Brexit and Trump’s victory – proving that meaningful, predictive insights can be gained from the online conversation – has been named as the overall winner at the prestigious 2017 FNB Business Innovation Awards. The awards are held in in partnership with Endeavor South Africa. The winner of the First National Bank (FNB) Business Innovation Award automatically becomes a member of the world-renowned Endeavour Entrepreneur Experience. The overall winner will get an opportunity to present their business ideas at the prestigious International Selection Panel (ISP) in New York later this year.…
Branded as “comfortable wireless headphones”. Soft and padded headphones, iFrogz Coda Wireless Headphones can easily enclose you in your music, whilst on-ear controls and built-in mic let you take charge and take calls. I have been effortlessly enjoying audio with Coda wireless headphones for the past month and was elated by the powerful audio and comfortable design. Crafted to fit the digital world, Coda wireless headphones have an elegant feel and provides seamless connectivity. The headphones with its cable-free Bluetooth device pairing lets you roam, listen, and talk without entanglement. Intuitively designed on-ear controls are built right into the housing…
South African startup SkillUp, a web-based platform that helps parents and students find and schedule lessons with tutors in their area, is gaining traction in the market and has launched an Android App. The main aim of the app is to connect students with the top 3% of tutors in South Africa. “This is a world class app that makes finding, and connecting with the top 3% of tutors in South Africa a piece of cake,” Matthew Henshall, SkillUp’s CEO, says. “Now you can easily send messages, enquiry with tutors and keep updated on your students progress! Tutors will also…
By Staff Writer Stellenbosch-based FinTech innovator Entersekt has received an undisclosed amount as an investment from AlphaCode and BoE Private Equity Investments. Rand Merchant Investment Holdings through AlphaCode, RMI’s innovation hub for FinTech entrepreneurs, and Nedbank Private Equity (NPE) through its private equity investment vehicle, BoE Private Equity Investments will each acquire minority stakes in Entersekt. The money will be used to accelerate their business global expansion, and research and development. The company has developed world-class push-based authentication and app security technology. Entersekt’s patented security products protect close to 100 million of transactions monthly while complying with the world’s most…