Author: Gugu Lourie
MTN announced on Tuesday that Godfrey Motsa will assume the position of CEO of MTN SA. His appointment will be effective from 13 March 2017. Motsa will replace Mteto Nyati, who will join JSE-listed tech group Altron. Motsa is currently VP of the SEA region at MTN Group. He has over 10 years of experience in the mobile telecoms industry, having occupied the positions of CEO of Vodacom Lesotho, CEO of Vodacom DRC and more recently Chief Officer Consumer Business Unit at Vodacom SA. “I am delighted that Godfrey will assume the position of CEO at MTN SA. We have worked well together in…
South Africa’s JSE-listed technology firm Altron has surprised the market and unveiled Mteto Nyati, currently a CEO of MTN South Africa, as an incoming chief executive. Nyati will assume his new role from 1 July 2017. Nyati is an ex-MD of Microsoft’s South African subsidiary and an executive of tech giant IBM South Africa. He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His resignation at MTN is a big surprise. He joined MTN South Africa in October 2014 as group chief enter[prise officer and in July 2015 assumed the position of MTN South Africa CEO. Nyati has…
by Staff Writer The start-up aims to also expand into Mozambique, Malawi and Kenya by April South Africa’s Mama Money is expanding its footprint into Nigeria – Africa’s biggest economy, Ghana and Tanzania using the network of its retail partner PEP. The fintech firm focusing on money transfer service is also targeting to grow its business into Mozambique, Malawi and Kenya by April. It has also earmarked a country outside of Africa for entry later this year. The company already assist for Zimbabweans living in South Africa to send money home in an affordable way. “Our platform, software and service…
by Alastair Lansley A little over 10 years ago Nintendo changed the game with the release of the original Wii console. Featuring motion controllers that allowed users’ arm and body movements to control their video games, the system was wildly successful going on to sell more than 100 million units worldwide. This was followed by 2012’s Wii U console, which didn’t fare as well. With a large “second screen” controller packed in, part of Wii U’s goal was to provide asymmetric gaming, where the player with the larger GamePad had more or different options to those who might be playing with…
by Ben Dickson If you follow tech and cybersecurity news, this is something that you see a lot: Public WiFi networks, the free wireless networks found at hotels, airports and cafes, are unsafe and can cut you some major cyberslack. As is the case with most threats, when something is publicized a lot, people tend to become less sensible and ignore it. It becomes common belief that the danger will mostly apply to other people and not me. (This is one of the weirdest aspects of human nature, finding one’s security in the insecurity of others.) However, the truth is that…
by Jonathan Roberts If you happen to live Pittsburgh in the US or Milton Keynes in the UK, then you may occasionally see one of the driverless, or self-driving, cars that are currently being tested around the world. With most major car makers developing the technology, plus new entrants into the car world such as Google, Uber and Apple, it is evident that driverless cars will eventually become real and mainstream. The media is awash with discussion of how driverless cars work, the ethical dilemmas in their use and how will they impact the workforce of professional drivers. A recent article…
Presented by CompareGuru Written by Sherryn De Vos What are the consequences of not saving for retirement? We take a look at the statistics, some of which might petrify you! Many people believe that, from your very first salary, you should be putting 10% of your salary towards retirement. Realistically, however, the majority of people only start considering a pension scheme closer to 30 years old. This is if their company has not created a scheme for them. Only a quarter of people between the ages of 18-30 are saving for some kind of pension and retirement plan. This is…
by Staff Writer Internet TV company ShowMax has set up its East Africa headquarters in Kenya at the acclaimed Nairobi Garage co-working space, and is in the process of recruiting for a number of new roles based in this office. The new office will support growth both in Kenya and in the wider East Africa region as ShowMax continues to expand to new countries with a tailored, localised service. “One of the keys to business success in Africa is recognising and catering for the differences in each market. In our view it’s essential to tailor content, functionality, and partnerships to…
By Gugu Lourie It’s been a rough ride for MTN – Africa and the Middle East’s biggest mobile phone operator. When the telco was hit with a $5.2 billion (R71 billion) fine in October 2015 by the Nigerian Communications Commission, the country’s communications watchdog: it seemed MTN was heading for doldrums and would, for the first time, experience its “Armageddon”. Instead, it seems the Nigerian debacle has afforded Phuthuma Nhleko, an astute dealmaker and one of Africa’s most talented executives, a chance to re-kindle MTN. Mind you, Nhleko was instrumental in transforming MTN from the second-largest mobile group in South…
by Gerhard Oosthuizen, chief information officer at Entersekt With rapid smartphone penetration in South Africa boosting research and development, it is no surprise that local fintech players are turning their attention towards mobile payment innovation. Mobile payments could be very lucrative in the local market, as elsewhere, but this potential remains largely untapped. We believe that banks and other financial service providers have a great deal to gain from offering secure mobile payments to consumers eager for no-fuss solutions. In developed economies like North America and Europe, research has demonstrated that for any new payment solution or platform to gain…