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MTN has announced its strategic collaboration with WIM Technologies, to implement an innovative solution called Unison FWA, designed to significantly enhance the Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) experience for MTN’s valued customers. This partnership underscores MTN’s unwavering commitment to delivering superior internet connectivity solutions and brings a wealth of benefits to its customers.  Unison FWA, the innovative solution now at the heart of this partnership, is set to bring MTN’s home internet packages to a new level of consistency and reliability. The solution ensures subscribers remain connected to designated mobile cells within their contracted geographic locations. This, in turn, mitigates network congestion…

Vodacom Mpumalanga Region will spend over R450 million on its network in the current financial year to ensure the delivery of best-in-class coverage and customer service while expanding connectivity throughout the region. This significant investment includes deploying more sites in urban, township and rural areas and increasing network capacity and resilience, particularly during loadshedding. “In achieving our purpose-led goal of ensuring digital inclusion for all, we are investing in network upgrades and deploying new sites to increase access to reliable connectivity. By keeping our customers connected to essential online services, from education and healthcare to financial services, we are helping to empower businesses,…

In response to an overwhelming demand for larger data bundles from customers, MTN today announced the launch of MTN Super data price plan, a tailored, data-rich offering for our Prepaid customers who live their lives “on the gig”. The Super Data bundle price plans offer rich data volumes ranging from 30GB to 200GB at an affordable price – meeting the needs of prepaid and residential customers who are heavy data users. “This aligns with our commitment to providing solutions that best meet customer needs and enable everyone to enjoy the benefits of a modern connected life,” says Seun Soladoye, General…

Topco Media, a leading events and media company, proudly hosted the Future of HR Awards 2023 on 23 November at the prestigious Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg with over 150 attendees. In this opening address, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media emphasised the transformative role of HR in shaping the future of work. He stated, “It’s the people’s practices that allowed organisations to attract and retain the talent that achieved these results.” Reflecting on the conference, Fletcher highlighted the global competition for highly skilled talent and the need to showcase and celebrate African talent in the face of evolving challenges.…

JSE-listed Pepkor reports a 7.7% increase in annual revenue, reaching R87.4 billion for the full year ending September 30, 2023. The group’s operations demonstrated exceptional working capital management, resulting in a 15.9% rise to R13 billion in cash generation compared to the previous year. Pepkor, the owner of household brands such as Pep, Ackermans, Tekkie Town, Buco, and Incredible, maintained a store base of 5,917 at year-end. despite ongoing national challenges affecting the operating environment and consumer livelihoods, the group successfully secured market share gains in key product categories. Key market share gains in highly competitive retail segment While the…

The existence of Dark Matter is a long-standing puzzle in our universe. Dark Matter makes up about a quarter of our universe, yet it does not interact significantly with ordinary matter. The existence of Dark Matter has been confirmed by a series of astrophysical and cosmological observations, including in the stunning recent pictures from James Webb Space Telescope. However, up to date, no experimental observation of dark matter has been reported. The existence of Dark Matter has been a question that high energy and astrophysicists around the world has been investigating for decades. “This is the reason we do research…

Dell Technologies announced the winners of the South Africa Partner Awards 2023 at the recent Dell Technologies Forum held at the Kyalami Convention Centre.  The Awards recognise partners for growing their business within the Dell Technologies Partner Programme and unlocking new possibilities for their customers with transformational technology solutions.  Congratulations to all the winners of the Dell Technologies South Africa Partner Awards 2023:  ·        Partner of the Year: First Technology ·        Excellence in New Business Development: Ubuntu Technologies ·        Excellence in Expansion: Ubuntu Technologies ·        Excellence in Storage Sales: Nexio ·        Excellence in Server Sales: Dimension Data ·        Excellence in Client Solutions Sales: First Technology ·        Breakthrough Award: VIC IT Consulting ·        Excellence in Engagement: Ubuntu Technologies…

Next Travel Connect, an innovative South African firm, is poised to revolutionise the way global travelers maintain connectivity across more than 90% of popular tourist destinations. Introducing its cutting-edge global connectivity mobile network tailored for the contemporary traveler, Next Travel Connect not only provides competitive rates on unlimited data and voice plans worldwide but also distinguishes itself through comprehensive travel connectivity solutions. “Our mission at Next Travel Connect is to connect the world in a way that’s never been done before,” said Deepak Logan, Founder and CEO of Next Travel Connect. “We understand the pain points of international travellers –…

Volvo Car South Africa has announced that a special armoured version of the XC90 flagship SUV has joined its local line-up, offering select clients the option of ordering discreet ballistic protection directly from the Swedish luxury manufacturer. The armoured XC90 – which forms part of Volvo’s broader global product offering – provides certified 360° ballistic protection according to the NIJ-IIIA standard, without compromising on either comfort or performance. The ballistic certification test is carried out on the complete vehicle, based on the stringent NIJ-IIIA standard in combination with the VPAM BRV 2009 standard (B4). The armoured XC90 is thus rated to…

The Shoprite Group’s crime fighting efforts have resulted in a year-on-year decline in armed robberies and burglaries, and its successful prosecution of criminals has ensured sentences totalling 1 384 years and three months – including 24 life sentences – in the past three years.   In addition, suspects still awaiting trial – where the Group successfully opposed bail – have to date been in custody for the equivalent of 395 years and 8 months. “Our top priority remains creating a safer environment for our customers and our employees,” explains Oswald Meiring, Head of Group Security and Loss Prevention. “Securing arrests and…