Author: Staff Writer
Inspiring stories have the power to ignite a flame of hope in our lives that lights up the future. They help us explain our shared experiences of perseverance, triumph and change, and offer meaning and community in darker days. Planned to go into production towards the end of February 2022, Rocket Boy is a story so inspiring it is sure to capture the hearts of the world. Produced by founder, executive producer and owner of Coal Stove Pictures – Wandile Molebatsi – Rocket Boy follows the uniquely African narrative of an exciting young black scientist Siyabulela Xuza who won The…
Professor Herman Singh has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of the African Bank. His appointment was with effect from 21 December 2021. “We are extremely excited about Herman’s appointment as a non-executive director,” said Thabo Dloti, the Chairman of the African Bank Board. “His passion for technology and digital evolution together with his strong business and finance experience will add immense value to the Board and its committees.” Singh holds a Degree in Engineering from the University of Witwatersrand (Wits), a Post Graduate qualification in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He served as an…
Many of us leave shopping for the last minute during the holiday season, only to find ourselves scrambling around a busy shopping mall panic-buying things we don’t really need. But in today’s digital age, there’s a much more convenient way to cross items off our shopping lists. A 2020 survey by Mastercard revealed that more than half of South Africans are now shopping online, opting for the safety of contactless transactions due to COVID-19. Online shopping has undoubtedly revolutionised the retail sector, allowing consumers to browse a much wider variety of products and services and find exactly what they’re looking…
Captain Fresh, a tech-enabled B2B seafood marketplace, announced today that it has raised $40 million or R842 million in a Series B investment round co-led by Tiger Global and Prosus Ventures. Existing investors Matrix Partners India, Accel India, Ankur Capital, and Incubate Fund have also participated in the round. “For centuries, the fish and seafood industry has stayed the same with very little innovation and we have a unique opportunity to revolutionise the sector utilising technology,” Utham Gowda, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Captain Fresh. “We are thrilled to have investors like Tiger, Prosus Ventures, Accel and Matrix believe in…
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, tomorrow will switch off the analogue transmitter in the North-West (NW) Province. The minister and Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng, the chairman of communications regulator ICASA, will travel to Zeerust in North West to oversee the switching off of the last analogue transmitter in the province. The event, taking place at the Zeerust Transmitter Site in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality,. The switching off of the last analogue transmitter in the NW Province will make way for the continued implementation of the digital migration process. “We are indeed grateful to be part of…
MTN in partnership with ayoba, Africa’s Super App, has reached an exciting milestone of over 10 million monthly active users. 2021 has been a fast-paced year so far for ayoba, who celebrated its second year in operation in May 2021. The ayoba platform aims to harness growth in the African digital economy by breaking down barriers such as limited access to the internet and digital services, low smartphone penetration, lack of locally relevant content, and affordability. “We celebrate this milestone and are pleased that through ayoba we can provide access to affordable communications, so that millions of people across our…
The first-ever BMW iX, the new technology flagship, is available for sale in South Africa and is retailing from R1.65 million. The BMW iX is a modern Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that has been designed from the inside out and redefines the idea of interior spaciousness and luxury. Prices: BMW iX xDrive40 – R1,650,000 BMW iX xDrive50 – R2,175,000 BMW iX prices in South Africa include a complimentary Wallbox charger and installation*, free charging at any BMW-branded charging stations, free insurance for the first year, and a year’s subscription to the Charge Point Operator’s network portal. The BMW iX redefines…
Naspers-backed SweepSouth, Africa’s largest online home services platform, today announced it has bought Egyptian startup Filkhedma, a home services marketplace operating across three cities. Filkhedma services tens of thousands of customers with cleaning, maintenance, and beauty services while empowering over 2 000 service providers through technology with consistent incomes and professional development. “We are thrilled to have Filkhedma as part of the SweepSouth family,” says Aisha Pandor, CEO and Co-founder of SweepSouth. “It’s not only their services that align with ours, but also their values and culture. Just like us, Filkhedma is passionate about providing quality and trusted home services,…
With the rollout of 5G networks rapidly gathering pace, it’s only a matter of time before it plays a role in all our lives, even if we’re not always aware of it. But as is the case with any emerging technology, people have raised concerns about what security implications will come with the adoption of 5G. While awareness of cybersecurity issues is undoubtedly a good thing, it’s also important to be aware of the work being done to ensure that 5G networks are as secure as possible as well as the security benefits that come with the adoption of 5G.…
With the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) already having a profound impact on almost every aspect of our lives, it’s critical that the South African tertiary education sector empower graduates with the skills they need to compete in the new world of work. That importance was underlined at the Huawei South Africa ICT Talent Development Annual Awards, which took place virtually on 10th of December 2021. The awards recognise the top students and instructors from Huawei’s ICT Competition and its ICT Academy. The program is aimed at driving the development of ICT talent for industry development and digital transformation and is…