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Virgin Active South Africa will launch its brand new, member-centred app and rewards programme in May to incentivise regular exercise and lifestyle changes. The new app is part of the businesses’ overall mission to connect people to exceptional active experiences – wherever they are in their journey, their budget, or in the world. The app is designed to meet the needs of existing Virgin Active members while attracting potential new ones. The app will track members’ activity and allocate rewards for consistency. The app will also serve as a one-stop-shop for any wellness and fitness related topics. Members can access…

Even though South Africa’s official unemployment rate decreased marginally in the fourth quarter of last year with 169 000 jobs gained in the period, the number of unemployed persons increased by 28 000 to reach 7.8 million. Given the current economic environment, Kaspersky is warning of the risk of cybercriminals exploiting people’s need to find meaningful employment by targeting them in increasingly sophisticated scams. In Africa, 8.7% of individuals and corporate users were affected by phishing last year. This is according to Kaspersky’s Spam and Phishing in 2022 report. Closer to home, 9.7% of South Africans experienced phishing attacks. While these spam…

Tyme, one of the fastest growing digital banking groups globally, has successfully secured two new international investors as part of its pre-series C capital raise launched in January this year. This comes as the group’s South African flagship, TymeBank, celebrates its 7 million customer milestone this month (12 May 2023). Along with the two new shareholders – Norrsken22, an Africa-focused tech growth fund, and Blue Earth Capital (“BlueEarth”), an independent global impact investment firm – Tyme’s shareholders have invested a total of $77.8 million. The funds being raised are intended to further operations in South Africa and the Philippines, for…

Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies group, ihas formed a strategic partnership with The London Internet Exchange (LINX) to explore growth and opportunities in current and new markets across the continent Africa. Tesh Durvasula, CEO of Africa Data Centres, highlighted their Pan-African Interconnection partnership to explore opportunities continent-wide. The goal is to add value to local network communities, LINX membership and data centre facilities across Africa. According to recent research by Accenture into the ICT ecosystem, it was revealed that Africa is on the brink of a tech explosion. The consulting firm says certain countries are on a particularly…

If you are unemployed, under 30, have access to a laptop and data, and have a Grade-12 Certificate… listen up! This is for you: You can prepare yourself for the workplace of the future with a number of scholarships in 4IR Skills and make yourself highly sought after in the job market with a Nationally Accredited Qualification. A career in the Tech sector is not beyond your reach and all are invited to apply to the Sisekelo Tech Scholarship Programme (STSP), designed to help address the Tech Skills Gap among South African youth. Primarily targeted at young unemployed individuals as…

According to the latest KASI411 taxi commuter data from March 2023, an exciting new collaboration that harnesses the valuable insights acquired through the Sebenza online platform, combined with the convenience of their free taxi Wi-Fi hotspots. Food is the biggest monthly expense for most of South Africa’s taxi commuters, but despite high levels of unemployment, many are still able to make ends meet, either through a side hustle, a SASSA grant, or through family support. These are some of the recent insights from the latest KASI411 taxi commuter data (March 2023), an innovative partnership between market research agency, Red Fox…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly transforming the business landscape, with profound implications for leaders and their interpersonal skills. According to Jacqui van Rooijen, Leadership expert and Transformation Coach at YCagel, leaders will need to adapt their management approach to leverage the benefits and mitigate the risks associated with AI-powered team management. “There is no denying the transformative impact of AI on our world, and it’s poised to reshape leadership practices,” says Jacqui as she delves into the potential pitfalls and advantages it offers in managing and leading teams. Changing Interpersonal Dynamics AI technology reshapes the traditional interpersonal dynamics between…

SoluGrowth, leading South African business process solutions company with DAC Systems as specialist ERP implementation partner, has recently implemented the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Business Central) platform at the Food & Beverages Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FoodBev SETA). The initial phase of the project implemented General Ledger, Budgeting, Journal Entry Process, Cash Management, Asset Management, Creditors/Debtors Management, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Purchasing Management, and Projects functionality as well as Reports. This enabled FoodBev SETA to enjoy a new more robust set of business management tools from the outset. Subsequent to that, the project and technical teams of…

Huawei Digital Power this week launched its new commercial and industrial products designed to ensure business continuity for small businesses and households adversely impacted by intensifying load shedding, as well as rapidly rising fuel and electricity prices. Among the products launched is the Huawei Power-S seamless solar hybrid power and backup solution. The solution is suitable for commercial and industrial scenarios providing high-quality hybrid power supply. It can be used for farms, malls, hotels, restaurants, banks, offices, campuses, and factories, which have energy needs 30-100KW range. Power-S can support multiple energy sources including photovoltaic, diesel generators, and Grid. As a…

The current tech product landscape is as exciting as ever, we see many innovative designs, cutting-edge features, and astronomical improvements in how they enhance the life of consumers. The HUAWEI Consumer Business Group has announced and launched a series of new technologically advanced flagship products. From revolutionary smartphones, laptops, to trendy wearables and more – consumers and tech enthusiasts alike, are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting the latest and greatest products to help them get things done. Here’s a breakdown of the innovative and smart products:   The HUAWEI P60 Pro: Exquisite art and technology In the ever-evolving…