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Absa’s Regional Operations’ (ARO) Data Analytics team has the 2020 Best use of Analytics in Financial Services at the Retail Banking International Awards for its Customer360 (C360) platform. This marks the second such award for its Customer360 (C360) analytics platform. Absa Group’s businesses (excluding South Africa) won this award against several international banks. The award was presented at a ceremony recently hosted in London. Customer360 (C360) was developed to ensure a single point of access to various analytical models that provide key insights across the banking spectrum. Through Customer360, Absa uses data analytics and data science models, combined with basic…
President Cyril Ramaphosa is likely tonight to reintroduce night-time curfew, tighten regulations on the sale of alcohol, limit movement between provinces and enforce a limited load in minibus taxis and other modes of public transport. Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko told the Sunday Times that the president will address the nation tonight, but would not say what he is likely to announce. The Sunday Times understands that the cabinet has sought legal opinion on the best way forward on the request to reintroduce a limit on the movement of people at night, which was fiercely challenged by the DA. There is also now…
Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, announced on Friday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The multi-award-winning rapper announced the news on his Twitter page on Friday. Stay Safe. 😷 🦠 pic.twitter.com/qGls3wfRkc — AKA (@akaworldwide) July 10, 2020 Paid or not, fact is Corona is there and people are dying. Worst part some are still ignorant hence they end up sick. People we know are testing positive these days, are they also paid? Stop reading too much into things, we know y'all are smart but this is not the time. Stay safe— 🍉🍉MBUSENG SEHESHE 🍉🍉 (@BUBU_CESC) July 10, 2020…
Much of the current hype in the telecommunications space focuses on the roll-out of 5G technology, the new mobile networks that will power the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). But it is, in fact, 4G technology – LTE – that is providing lifesaving connectivity during the COVID-19 pandemic right now when communities need it most. Called Long Term Evolution to give it its full name, LTE is the network technology used by 52 per cent of the world’s mobile devices. As such, it is this 4G tech that has underpinned the innovative digital initiatives supporting communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The…
A recent High Court judgement set a significant precedent and sent the hospitality industry reaching for champagne bottles. Judge Andre le Grange ordered insurer Guardrisk to pay out a Cape Town restaurant’s business interruption claim to the applicants, Café Chameleon. The High Court ruled that Café Chameleon’s loss due to the Covid-19 outbreak is legal cause for the insurer to pay out the claim. According to attorney PJ Veldhuizen, Managing Director of Gillan & Veldhuizen Incorporated, who represent a number of major SA restaurant and hospitality groups, it’s “too soon to pop the champagne, but its definitely first blood for…
As South Africans embrace digital and mobile payments, Visa introduced Click to Pay, a payments solution with an online checkout that eliminates passwords, protects data with smart security. On retail websites or mobile apps displaying the click to pay icon, consumers that have enabled their card will not have to enter a 16-digit primary account number, look up passwords or complete forms to make a purchase. Consumers can pay with confidence with their Visa card where they see a Click to Pay icon where Visa is accepted. Click to Pay uses advanced technology and authentication methods, including device binding and…
Canon announces EOS R5 and EOS R6, two advanced full-frame mirrorless camera additions to the EOS R System built on the future-proof RF Mount. The pro-level EOS R5 delivers 45-megapixel stills at up to 20fps and is the first full-frame mirrorless ever to record 8K RAW up to 29.97fps internally and 4K to 120p. EOS R6 is perfect for enthusiasts and professionals moving to mirrorless and looking for greater capabilities, capturing 20.1-megapixel stills at 20fps, stunning 4K video up to 60p and Full HD at up to 120p. Nothing comes close to the speed and resolution of EOS R5 and…
Gauteng Premier David Makhura announced on Friday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “On Wednesday 08 July 2020, I experienced some mild symptoms. On Thursday 09 July 2020, I decided to self-quarantine and test for COVID-19 as a precautionary measure,” Makhura said in a statement. “Today, Friday 10 July 2020, I received my test results confirming that I have tested positive for COVID-19.” Gauteng Premier is now in self-isolation and will work from home over the next 14 days whilst monitoring my health. “Given the fact that I only have mild symptoms, I will continue to ensure that the…
The recent launch of 5G technology in South African presents several highly attractive opportunities for consumers, carriers and the ICT industry at large. Three South African mobile service providers – MTN, Vodacom and rain – recently announced the beginning of the 5G roll-out on their networks. The transformative impact of the technology will immediately begin to be felt across sectors, but as the roll-out expands, it will begin to fundamental influence on the way we live, work and interact. Faster, more affordable connectivity A key advantage of 5G technology is that it is a more cost-effective way to serve more…
MTN today announced the introduction of three offerings to its mobile device insurance range aimed at offering consumers more affordable options for protecting their devices in these tough economic times. Customers can now opt for the exclusive cover of screen repair only, from as little as R17 pm, or accident only cover, starting at R21 pm, or theft and loss cover only, starting at R24 pm. “South Africans are facing financial hardship and while this is not a revolutionary offer it does offer our customers the flexibility to choose the cover that best suits their needs at a far…