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Vodacom Group has been ranked by the Top Employers Institute as the continent’s number one employer. This prestigious certification and first place ranking has also been awarded to Vodacom South Africa and Vodacom Mozambique. Each year, the Top Employers Institute certifies organisations who are focused on putting their people first through exceptional Human Resource (HR) policies. The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of its HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing.  While Vodacom…

Roedean School (SA) proudly celebrates the Class of 2023 Matriculants for their stellar performance, achieving an impeccable 100% pass rate. Every student has triumphed, unlocking the golden opportunity to embark on their journey of tertiary education. Known for a rich history of academic excellence and creating future leaders, Roedean is proud of the Class of 2023 for upholding this tradition through their dedication, focus, and enthusiasm. Key Achievements: Achieved a 100% Bachelor Pass rate. Attained an overall average of 78%, with an impressive 3.8 distinctions per candidate. Over 40% of students achieved an A average. Over 50% of students achieved…

While parking her car in a bustling shopping mall, Susan Haroldson (not her real name) received a call from someone who claimed to be from her bank. The caller mentioned that there had been unusual activity on her account. Initially, Susan did not find the first transaction (a purported purchase from Takealot) suspicious. However, when the caller mentioned a payment of R10,000 to an overseas account she became not only convinced that the caller was truly from her bank but also that she wanted to stop this fraudulent transaction immediately.     Because he was so convincing and because she was distracted,…

McDonald’s South Africa today announced that it has been recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa, by The Top Employers Institute. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices. The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR focus areas consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more. CEO of McDonald’s South Africa, Greg Solomon…

German startup Vay has launched its inaugural commercially accessible mobility service in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the simple click of a button. This cost-effective rental, charged per minute, facilitates a smooth experience from the “driverless” delivery of the vehicle to its hassle-free return, eliminating the need for parking. Vay’s teledriving technology presents an alternative strategy to autonomous driving, employing automotive-grade technology developed and validated in accordance with industry standards to ensure safe operations on public streets. The launch is a major milestone for Vay, the leading teledriving company. Co-founder and CEO Thomas von der Ohe, says: “After five years of…

Spare a thought for educators. Artificial intelligence has made their jobs harder, particularly when spotting plagiarism and corner-cutting among learners. Yet, artificial intelligence also offers new opportunities for educators to do more with less and create new engagement within their classes. Educators are not anti-AI. Many of them see its potential. According to a survey among US teachers by Quizlet, 62 percent of respondents have used AI, and 50 percent of educators are excited or optimistic about AI in education. Four in ten teachers expect to use AI in their classrooms this year, reports Education Week. AI in education is already starting to…

Topco Media, a B2B media, digital and events company, is set to host the 2024 sustainability conference, focusing on successful, sustainable principles, practices, funding and ESG. The event, scheduled for March 19-20, 2024, in Johannesburg, aims to connect, celebrate and profile sustainable, ethical, and green companies to a local and global audience of global sustainability experts. In a bold move towards greening economies and promoting sustainable practices, the conference will underscore the three pillars of sustainability: environment, social, and governance. Topco Media is proud to announce Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) as a platinum partner for the Future of Sustainability…

inq., a Convergence Partners company, has announced the launch of an extensive Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and the Edgedock data insights value proposition to transform business operations across various sectors. The integrated offering combines edge computing with AI to bring real-time data processing and intelligent decision-making to the forefront of South African businesses.  The inq. Edge AI & IoT suite includes: Vision AI: To provide advanced video analytics powered by AI and machine learning. Video AI Platform: Leveraging AI for advanced video analytics, improving security and customer insights. Video AI Compliance as a Service: This empowers organisations to easily convert…

Huawei has officially announced the local availability in South Africa of its latest laptop, the Huawei MateBook D 16, featuring a High-Performance 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H processor. The new iteration of the Huawei Matebook D16 laptop delivers an immersive viewing experience and excellent performance in a slim and lightweight design at an attractive price. An expansive 16-inch display with ultra-narrow bezels delivers an incredible 90% screen-to-body ratio. Its large screen in no way adds to its weight, the Huawei MateBook D 16 weighs just 1.68kg. It also features Huawei Metaline technology, delivering stronger and more stable WiFi connections of…

TymeBank, one of the world’s fastest growing digital banks, today announced that it reached its first month of profitability in December 2023, less than five years since launching in February 2019. This makes it the first digital bank to break even in South Africa and on the continent. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for South Africa’s only black-controlled bank, making it one of the fastest growing digital banks globally, and the first African digital bank ever, to reach this milestone. “We are extremely proud of our achievement, particularly when you consider that globally, less than half of the top…