Author: Staff Writer

We thought it was important before, but in the Covid-19 era, the need for fast and reliable internet has become completely indispensable. At one point or another, the majority of industries have required employees to work from home, and many parents have had to battle the demands of online learning when schools have been forced to close. Fortunately, the HUAWEI Wi-Fi6 AX3 router is here to meet all your connectivity needs. The world’s first Wi-Fi 6 plus wireless router, the HUAWEI Wi-Fi6 AX3, runs at 3000Mbps, more than two times faster than the Wi-Fi5. Also, while Wi-Fi 5 routers and…

South Africa’s Telkom is planning to float its masts and towers business on the Johannesburg Strock Exchange. Swiftnet is a Telkom subsidiary under management by Gyro. Swiiftnet has 6 225 masts and towers, it is South Africa’s largest independently run tower portfolio. Telkom Group CEO, Sipho Maseko, says the approach to separate Telkom’s businesses has enabled clear visibility of the growth potential of each business. Under the management of Gyro, Swiftnet has diversified its tenancy with 56% of its tenants coming from the industry. According to Maseko the current Telkom valuation is not a true reflection of its intrinsic value.…

Finclusion Group has announced the acquisition of a strategic stake in HelloHR, a South African payroll software startup. The acquisition forms part of Finclusion Group’s strategy to provide holistic financial wellness products through employers, and will aid HelloHR customers by giving them access to Finclusion Group’s wage-streaming, financial wellness and insurance products. Finclusion CEO Timothy Nuy says that the acquisition marks the start of a symbiotic partnership that enhances both companies’ individual product offerings. “HelloHR will a contribute to the Finclusion Group platform, strengthening all offerings through improved customer experience and increased customer retention rates. The relationship allows the Group…

In a bid to get more South African homes connected, MultiChoice has launched DStv Internet to provide internet access to those who do not have access to fibre services. The move to bring more value to customers and diversify its offering is part of MultiChoice’s ongoing evolution from a traditional video entertainment business. MultiChoice delivers DStv, GOtv and Showmax to more than 20 million households across 50 countries in Africa, with the convenience of being able to enjoy content anytime, anywhere via satellite or streaming. DStv Internet is a fixed wireless access service, which means that customers can now get…

As more industries move to secure their data and protect customers, deploying outdated technology that cannot withstand modern security threats is simply bad business practice. For the many companies looking to replace legacy solutions like SMS OTP with stronger authentication mechanisms, or supplement OTP-based solutions with more robust alternatives, GSM authentication offers a compelling solution – both for the business and their customers. “SMS OTPs were a good go-to solution, but they are long past their sell-by date. Companies must look for better step-up authentication methods if they hope to fulfil their duties of protecting customers and their data,” says…

Approved recipients of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant can collect their benefit from Pick n Pay and Boxer stores nationwide from Wednesday, 22 September. Pick n Pay and Boxer are the first retailers to become a collection point for the SRD grant. “Pick n Pay and Boxer are proud to assist grant beneficiaries access their funds more conveniently and safely, ensuring they receive much needed relief quicker than before,” says John Bradshaw, retail executive: Omnichannel, Pick n Pay. Step-by-step process to collecting the SRD grant:  The grant applicant receives an SMS from the South African Social Services…

The best way to predict the future is to invent it, said computer scientist Alan Kay – and Reddford House students are making great strides in the right direction. In the recent Global Inspired Builds Robotics 2021 competition hosted by Fulham House School in London, UK, two Reddford House Grade 7 teams from South Africa were placed in the top 5 winning positions. A team comprising members from all three Reddford Schools in South Africa, called Inter-Reddford, and a team from Reddford House Blue Hills in Midrand, each produced a robot that complied with the competition’s focus, which this year…

Applications for the ISPA Inspires Bursary Programme, 2022, are closing on Friday, 01 October 2021. Applications were opened on 01 September 2021. The Internet Service Providers’ Association of SA (ISPA) is the Industry Representative Body (IRB) for over 200 of the country’s Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and associated organisations. Since 1996, it has played a leading role in boosting both free competition and skills development in the ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) sector. “Last year we received 288 qualifying applications and this year looks set to have that same impressive level of interest,” says Aurora Vani, chair of ISPA’s Social…

4Sight Africa MD, Christiaan Leboho, says the company, which targets the public sector, has achieved profitability over the past nine months based on the unique value proposition it offers in the Public Sector. 4Sight Africa is the broad-based black empowerment associate of AltX-listed 4Sight Holdings. “The public sector bears the responsibility for service delivery, and the right kind of technology solution can help it immeasurably,” he says. “Public-sector CIOs are eager to explore new ways of thinking about technology, the role it can play and, most important of all, how to fund it. They know they have to embark on…

South Africa’s most loved and awarded retail loyalty programme, Pick n Pay Smart Shopper, is celebrating its loyal members as the programme marks its 10th anniversary by offering them a share of more than R1 billion in rewards over the next few weeks. Pick n Pay Smart Shopper was introduced in 2011 and offered members the opportunity to earn points on their grocery purchases. It has since evolved to include a diverse set of benefits. “A decade of Pick n Pay Smart Shopper is thanks to our loyal customers. They’ve walked this journey with us and actively participated in its…