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The Shoprite Group has entered into a joint venture with its existing Checkers Sixty60 logistics partner, the RTT Group in which both parties will own 50%. The transaction follows on from the rapid growth of Shoprite’s pioneering on-demand grocery solution Checkers Sixty60 in which RTT On-Demand, a division of the RTT Group, has played a pivotal role in last-mile logistics. The joint venture will advance the technology, learnings and intellectual property created to date as well as enable continued development in the digital and customer experience in line with Shoprite’s ecommerce plans.  The transaction, which envisages Shoprite Checkers holding a…

The truth is, all businesses are at risk of being scammed at some point, and just one incident can cost a company millions of Rand. Ryan Mer, CEO, eftsure Africa, a Know Your Payee (KYP) platform provider, says that fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and attack corporate payment systems and it’s critical that we all work together and share information to remain one step ahead of scammers. Accounts payable fraud is one of the most damaging and is common in companies large and small, targeting the department responsible for paying suppliers and other vendors. A report…

Huawei and Telkom have supported a 5G live stream of Africa’s endangered penguins to highlight role of 5G and supporting technology for conservation and environmental protection as well as other 5G use case. The live stream from Boulders Beach in Cape Town, home to the largest group of African Penguins in South Africa, hosted on Telkom’s 5G temporary network, was broadcast to Huawei’s global and local social media platforms. Hosted by conservationist and wildlife TV presenter Lauren Arthur, the live stream not only gave viewers the chance to experience the unique penguin colony, it also illustrated 5G’s potential as an…

Volvo Cars has been recognised for its sustainability strategy by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing an A-score for its actions aimed at cutting emissions, mitigating climate risks and becoming a climate-neutral company. This places Volvo Cars in the highest tier of CDP’s climate change list, together with only a smaller number of companies. More than 13,000 companies participated by disclosing data on their environmental impacts, risks and opportunities, and Volvo Cars’ high score reflects its position as a leader in environmental ambition and climate action. “We are very proud to see that our hard work to cut emissions and becoming…

Technology has improved vastly over the years, and with vehicle technology, in-car systems and infotainment, that’s the expectation from customers too. Today, car system technology advancements continue in the new Lexus Interface multimedia system. From mobile apps that can connect to a driver’s vehicle and save their favourite temperature to improved Bluetooth connectivity — upgraded and enhanced multimedia features abound in the latest Lexus models or those soon to launch. There are lots of impressive state-of-the-art and new-tech features with the Lexus intuitive and easy-to-use system. Bigger, Better and No Glare An available 14-inch smartphone-like touchscreen allows for intuitive and…

Mauritius Telecom and Showmax today announced a ground-breaking partnership to bring live football coverage from SuperSport to my.t customers and football fans in Mauritius. SuperSport features the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, English Premier League, FA Cup, Serie A, and La Liga matches, plus a wide range of live sport from SuperSport, including pro boxing, international marathons and athletics* on top of the full Showmax entertainment catalogue.  highlighted that: “This alliance could not have come at a better time and we are delighted that our customers will be able to follow the UEFA Champions League as it heads into the…

Mukuru, one of the largest remittance companies in Africa and a leading next-generation financial services platform, has announced that its Mukuru Card has been activated for online purchases in South Africa, allowing holders of the card to take part in the eCommerce revolution even if they don’t hold traditional bank accounts. Mukuru CEO Andy Jury says one of the promises of FinTech is financial inclusion, and so making the Mukuru Card available for online purchases made sense. “The pandemic has seen a big shift towards online payments at a range of retailers and service providers. As part of our belief…

The country’s communications watchdog has issued the final Invitation To Apply (ITA) in respect of the licensing process for the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) spectrum, also known as the high-demand spectrum. ICASA said the ITA will be published in the Government Gazette today. The publication of the ITA follows a period of over three months of consultation undertaken by the Authority through the publication of the first and second Information Memorandum (IM) on 1 October 2021 and 15 November 2021 respectively. The consultative process was premised on the truncated timetable outlined by ICASA in terms of a notice published on…

BYJU’S, the most valuable EdTech company in the world with 115 million students on its learning platform, has announced the acquisition of Austria-headquartered GeoGebra. This acquisition complements India’s BYJU’S overall product strategy and integrates GeoGebra’s capabilities to enable the creation of new product offerings and learning formats to its existing mathematics portfolio. It furthers BYJU’S aim to make math more engaging, leading to better learning outcomes. This synergy of two like-minded companies will bring comprehensive, personalised and immersive learning experiences to all students, the company said. GeoGebra will continue to operate as an independent unit within the BYJU’S group under…

Dynamite comes in small packages, so they say – and it’s certainly true of this small package. Open it up and inside you will find the brand-new Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick, a pair of earphones of unparalleled style and quality that are sure to blow you away. Created at Huawei’s aesthetic research centre in Paris, the Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick is designed to look exactly like a stick of lipstick. Its exquisite workmanship makes a true fashion statement and signifies a new trend in ultra-chic design. Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick comes in a luxury-grade stainless steel body that uses sophisticated production processes to…