Author: Staff Writer
The Shoprite Group’s crime fighting efforts have resulted in a year-on-year decline in armed robberies and burglaries, and its successful prosecution of criminals has ensured sentences totalling 1 384 years and three months – including 24 life sentences – in the past three years. In addition, suspects still awaiting trial – where the Group successfully opposed bail – have to date been in custody for the equivalent of 395 years and 8 months. “Our top priority remains creating a safer environment for our customers and our employees,” explains Oswald Meiring, Head of Group Security and Loss Prevention. “Securing arrests and…
In an effort to mitigate the impact of load shedding and bolster network resilience, MTN South Africa has spearheaded a comprehensive modernisation project across a number of provinces. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that alleviate the challenges posed by load shedding while fostering increased access to the advantages of a connected world. As part of a broader modernisation strategy and significant investments to fortify network resilience against the disruptions caused by load shedding and criminal activities targeting power stations, MTN has achieved noteworthy milestones in multiple provinces. In KwaZulu-Natal, MTN has already modernised 245…
Pick n Pay Smart Shopper has introduced ‘Smart Hopper’ – an exciting game in its relaunched app which customers can play daily to win vouchers, helping them save even more. The gameplay involves customers navigating through several levels, reminiscent of classic arcade games, as they hop between virtual shelves to collect products. The game gets progressively more challenging, and the rewards increase as customers unlock new levels. The enticing rewards include 5X Smart Shopper points on select products or categories, bonus points for fuel purchases at BP, and exclusive cash-off vouchers. The game can be played daily so regular players can…
MTN Group and NEC XON, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, announced the successful implementation of Africa’s inaugural 400G optical transponder solution, Phoenix. This groundbreaking endeavor marks a significant step for the telecommunications sector in Africa, holding the promise of transforming the landscape of optical network construction and operation, thereby revolutionizing internet delivery throughout the continent. The introduction of the Phoenix solution represents a notable advancement in the telecom industry, with the potential to reshape networking and connectivity not only within Africa but also on a global scale. MTN’s proactive adoption of this cutting-edge technology serves as a commendable example for…
The transformative power of technology education, giving back to communities and continuous learning were the key messages from speakers attending the annual Huawei Seeds for the Future 2023 programme launch in Woodmead, Johannesburg yesterday. Seeds for the Future is Huawei’s global CSR flagship ICT student training programme, running in South Africa since 2016 in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT). So far, 102 students have benefitted from the programme, which aims to ensure that tech-savvy and change-resilient young people have the skills and mindsets needed to be competitive in the workplaces of the future. The key…
South African startup Momint was named the Best Web 3.0 Startup at the recent Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa Summit held in Addis Ababa. Solving a crippling energy crisis is not for the faint-hearted. Neither is it just a South African conundrum. This is just one of the many challenges across Africa awaiting innovative solutions from its people. However, as recent achievements by South African start-ups and the investment community show, the tenacity, innovative thinking and sound investments needed to solve these problems are taking place south of the continent – a region ripe with talent and opportunity .South African innovators…
In advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability, through an investment of R100 million, Mercedes-Benz SAa (MBSA) will install 22 847 photovoltaic (PV) technology (solar panels) at its East London manufacturing plant, to convert sunlight into electrical energy and to contribute to carbon reduction in the manufacturing process. The additional photovoltaic solar energy forms part of the second phase of MBSA’s pursuit towards net carbon-neutral manufacturing. By 2030, Mercedes-Benz plans to cover more than 70 percent of the energy demand in production with renewable energies. A core element of Mercedes-Benz sustainable business strategy is Ambition2039, with which was already set the…
MTN South Africa and Huawei won the “Sustainability Champion of the Year” award at this year’s AfricaCom Awards. AfricaCom is the largest annual event in the communications industry in Africa. Its awards are designed to recognise organisations and institutions that have made innovative and outstanding contributions to the telecom industry in Africa. The award was given in recognition of their work in building flexible green site solutions. Developed against the background of South Africa’s ongoing power crisis, the solution uses green and intelligent technologies to perform end-to-end site reconstruction and reinforcement with power supply, distribution, load, and intelligent O&M. Thanks…
Retail investors and traders looking for a simple and cost-effective platform to grow their portfolios in their own way, can now do so with Clarity, by Investec. Backed by Investec’s trading and investing capabilities, Clarity is a new online platform that offers instant access to local and global markets – in rands or foreign currency (USD) – with a low minimum investment. Through Investec-issued contracts for difference (CFDs), investors can trade or invest in over 600 local and international shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). And they have the option of trading with or without margin, at any value. “We are…
Payments infrastructure company Stitch today announced the launch of a new payment method: Pay with crypto – the most comprehensive of its kind available in South Africa. With this method, businesses can allow a growing set of customers that wish to buy goods and services using crypto to do so directly, and get settled in ZAR. Cryptocurrency adoption continues to grow in South Africa. A study from Binance indicates that around 7.7 million South Africans own cryptocurrency today, often purchased using popular exchanges such as Binance and VALR. Globally, interest in using crypto to pay for goods and services is…