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IBM today announced that it will achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to further its decades-long work to address the global climate crisis. The company will accomplish this goal by prioritizing actual reductions in its emissions, energy efficiency efforts and increased clean energy use across the more than 175 countries where it operates. “I am proud that IBM is leading the way by taking actions to significantly reduce emissions,” said Arvind Krishna, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, IBM. “The climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time. IBM’s net zero pledge is a bold step…
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit South Africa and most economic sectors were shut down, South Africans turned to e-commerce to access basic needs like food and supplies, while schools turned to e-learning. Participating in a debate on the State of the Nation Address during a hybrid sitting of Parliament on Tuesday, Small Business Development and Acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the pandemic has shown everyone that the 4th Industrial Revolution is not still coming – it is here. She said the economy has already gone digital and the government is currently revising its guidelines and approach to…
Telkom has launched deals for the new Huawei P Smart 2021 phone. The latest Huawei smartphone is available for purchase at Telkom Mobile customers and Telkom Business subscribers through its online channel and in stores across the country. The Huawei P Smart 2021, which is replacing the Huawei Y9s, boasts a 5000mAh battery; 48MP Quad Al Camera and a 4GB+128GB memory with a 6,67-inch FHD+Display. “This phone is ideal for the tech-savvy user looking for all the key features of a good quality smartphone without compromising on looks,” said Gugu Mthembu, Telkom’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We always want to bring…
Mastercard and MTN today announced a strategic partnership to enable millions of consumers in 16 countries across Africa to make global e-commerce payments safely and securely. Through a Mastercard virtual payment solution linked to MTN MoMo (Mobile Money) wallets, consumers and merchants can engage with brands and businesses abroad through digital commerce, extending their reach to an international marketplace and unlocking a host of opportunities. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, mobile devices are the primary channel used to connect to the internet. According to GSMA, by 2025, it is estimated that there will be 300 million more people using their devices to…
South Africa is ranked 56th out of 79 countries in the latest Huawei Global Connectivity Index 2020 report. Despite an all-round challenging year, the country improved in the development of the AI and IOT technology enablers. Broadband and Cloud, however, showed no movement in the overall scoring. In Huawei’s seventh annual GCI report, the publication for the first time proposed five key stages of industry digital transformation. A key finding of GCI 2020 is that the digital transformation of industries helps countries boost productivity, spur economic recovery, and enhances competitiveness. The GCI research suggests that economies that go digital with…
VerPay, a South African FinTech company, launches a payment solution that enables ‘verbal commerce’. The novel Coronavirus has necessitated the need for a sharp step change across nearly every facet of daily life; which has, in turn, rendered the payments landscape ripe for innovation. “The pandemic has forced us all to do business in new ways, and not all companies have the means – or inclination – to go completely online”, says Dana Buys, CEO of VerPay Pty Ltd, a Cape FinTech company that specialises in cloud-based payment. “Many consumers still prefer dealing with a person, as opposed to…
Primedia Broadcasting today announced that Muhammad Cajee will be joining the group as Chief Digital Officer. His appointment is effective on 1 March 2021. Primedia Broadcasting has already put in place a long-term strategy to drive growth by transforming and expanding audience engagement through a range of digital channels. The role of Chief Digital Officer will see Muhammad take over as custodian of further development of the digital strategy for Primedia Broadcasting’s future, one that not only drives the acquisition and leveraging of new technologies and content, but that also serves to embed a digital-first approach in the business. “Muhammad’s…
Openserve, South Africa’s largest telecommunications infrastructure provider, announced it will double the speed of its fibre lines for existing customers. The Telkom-owned company said from 1 March 2021 it will introduce further speed upgrades and price changes on Openserve Fibre Connect and Openserve Copper Connect product offerings The company added that speed upgrade will come at no extra cost to internet service providers (ISPs). Openserve added that it was offering ISP partners incentives to enable them to easily upgrade their customers. Openserve, a division of Telkom, currently covers more than 2.4 million households in South Africa. The fibre network operator…
Jaguar and Land Rover will become an electric-only brand from 2030 onwards, as part of a bold new ‘Reimagine’ strategy announced today by the company’s boss. The company promises to reimagine the future of modern luxury by design through its two distinct, British brands. At the heart of its Reimagine plan will be the electrification of both Land Rover and Jaguar brands on separate architectures with two clear, unique personalities. The company said this marks the start of the company’s journey to become a net-zero carbon business across its supply chain, products and operations by 2039. “We are harnessing those…
Commvault, a global enterprise software leader in the management of data across cloud and on-premises environments, announced the appointment of Kate Mollett as its Regional Director for a newly expanded Commvault Africa organisation. Mollett will oversee Commvault’s Africa region with a focus on extending the company’s market share and leveraging Commvault’s expanding portfolio, including its market-leading BaaS Metallic offering, into new markets across the continent. A priority focus will be leveraging Commvault’s well-established partner network across the region while looking for new partnerships to realise the huge market opportunity in many African markets for SaaS-based solutions and utility pricing options.…