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Applications for the Vodacom bursary programme aimed at first, second, and third-year university students in South Africa, who are pursuing further education within STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, are now open. Each year, the Vodacom Foundation’s bursary programme offers deserving students an opportunity to further their studies. The students are selected based on merit and their neediness for financial assistance. More specifically, the Vodacom bursary 2023 will cover the following fields of study: Information Technology Information Systems Computer Engineering Computer Science Electronics Engineering Mathematical Sciences Data Analytics/Sciences The bursary covers the cost of full-time education and will pay…
In a first for retail in South Africa, the Shoprite Group has acquired over 100 of the most fuel-efficient trucks in Southern Africa. The Scania Euro V trucks have a proven fuel saving of around 10% along with lower CO2 and NOx emissions. The Group’s world-class supply chain – which includes 29 distribution centres covering 673 843m2 – provides it with a competitive advantage in the retail industry to consistently deliver on its business promise of everyday low prices. Key to its supply chain is a highly sophisticated transport route planning and scheduling system which optimises energy efficiency and deliveries…
Since launching Airfibre in March last year, Supersonic by MTN SA has seen staggering growth and now covers over 3.4 million households across the country with the service. After passing 10,759 homes in the first month after launching in March 2021, the rate of growth increased rapidly to reach 3.1 million homes in one year. This has continued to reach over 3.4 million in May this year. “We are continuing to see impressive growth as demand for Airfibre as an alternative to traditional fibre continues. Our aim is to continue delivering and innovating so that more homes are covered and…
Tiger Brands will soon begin rolling out solar power at its manufacturing sites. This kicks off a multi-million-rand investment with the goal to have 65% of the business’ electricity requirements at a manufacturing level across South Africa sourced from sustainable energy solutions by 2030. This will be done through the procurement of Power Purchase Agreements from Independent Power Producers, as well as other renewable energy options. Onsite solar power, and other renewable energy solutions, will be installed at 35 Tiger Brands manufacturing sites across South Africa by 2030, beginning with 4 sites, which will generate 2 megawatts of power, providing…
MTN Group today announced the appointment of Willington Ngwepe to the new post of Chief of Staff in the office of the Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2022. Willington joins from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), where he has spent the last five years as CEO. Before that, he was ICASA’s chief operating officer. “Willington brings with him extensive leadership, technology and regulatory experience that will be invaluable as we execute on our strategic intent of leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress,” said MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita. “We welcome him to the MTN…
Uber has appointed Kagiso Khaole as the new General Manager for Uber in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), taking over Frans Hiemstra’s role who has been appointed as the Regional General Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Uber. Kagiso joined Uber in 2021, where he led mobility operations across SSA and has previously worked in several industries, including eCommerce, Software and Services, Consumer Electronics, Management Consulting, Insurance and Banking. This makes Kagiso well positioned to further grow the business in the region, which is operational in over 50 cities across South Africa, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria and…
African technology infrastructure and services provider Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies (Cassava), today announced the finalisation of its 100% acquisition and delisting of Telrad, an Israeli-based technology company (TASE: ILA). Telrad has a significant presence in 13 countries across the Middle East, South America, United Sates, Eastern Europe, Asia and provides high-quality technology products and services for global businesses and governments. The company offers innovative technology solutions, including networking, cloud infrastructure, information technology, geoinformatics and cybersecurity. “Earlier this year, Liquid had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Telrad, and I am pleased that we have…
The world of work is constantly changing. New career paths have necessitated a rethink of university courses. Therefore, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) is thrilled to announce the introduction of an all-new BCom and IS (Bachelor of Commerce and Information Systems) degree. It is a mix of two courses – BCom and Information Technology – a blend of the most important aspects of management, finance and computer programming. The Information Systems component is vital in UWC’s drive to develop a workforce for the digital era. This course is the result of four years of meticulous planning and will…
Binance, the world’s leading crypto and blockchain infrastructure provider, has announced the appointment of Hannes Wessels as the Country Head of South Africa to drive its business operations in the region. Hannes brings with him over 10 years of experience in the finance sector and is the previous Head of Global Banking for South Africa at HSBC. Binance recently celebrated its fifth year anniversary and in this time, the company has become the foremost blockchain infrastructure provider and exchange on the market by connecting users across the globe in its mission to increase the freedom of money. In the furtherance…
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, held an engagement this week with the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) where he announced the City government’s continued cooperation with the development facilitation agency for socio-economic development in the greater Tygerberg area. This partnership brings renewed assurance for Capetonians in the catchment area that the regenerative initiatives run by the GTP will continue to grow into 2023. Under the partnership, the City’s Bellville Future City Masterplan, which aims to transform the greater Tygerberg area into a second central business district, will push ahead. Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member…