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Avon is introducing its LATEST ANEW Skin Reset Plumping Shots, powered with Protinol, which is a patented formula that is clinically proven to revitalize skin by naturally restoring collagen 1 and 3 to a perfect balance that is found in baby skin. Independent scientific tests have confirmed that Protinol, the breakthrough formula discovered by Avon, helps to rebuild and simulate the perfect balance of collagen. The findings were authenticated in a test conducted in a controlled laboratory environment where these never seen results were observed and validated. The breakthrough ingredient is already gaining attention from industry leading scientists. Dr Bayat…

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South Africa’s FinTech startups, associated with AlphaCode, share how the country’s extended lockdown has provided some with growth opportunities as people adapt how they engage with their finances,  while other FinTechs share their challenges. Andile Maseko, head of ecosystem development at AlphaCode explains, “Mixed experiences are expected for our members but those with a digital first approach are benefiting the most. Those experiencing difficulties, are evaluating product offerings to better address the new normal, but the uncertainty of the COVID-19 environment adds complexity to pivoting.”   Business is better than usual A business achieving records is Luno, a global cryptocurrency…

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MTN this week successfully launched its superfast 5G next-generation mobile network across major cities in South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth. During a YouTube livestream media launch, speed tests were performed at various locations in Johannesburg showing download speeds in excess of 600Mbps, with latencies averaging 15ms demonstrated. Tests performed by media reported download speeds peaking in excess of 700Mbps and upload speeds peaking at 100Mbps Huawei Massive MIMO deployed in Johannesburg Leveraging on multiple bands, MTN deployed 5G in 2.1GHz using Dynamic Spectrum Sharing, 3.5GHz and 28GHz bands. 3.5 GHz, known as C-band, is the…

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You love Top Hits South Africa. Your partner is obsessed with  AmaPiano Grooves. So, deciding who gets to play DJ at home or in the car is a constant battle. Luckily, Spotify is making it even easier for two people to enjoy music together (or separately) with the launch of Spotify Premium Duo – our new, first-of-its-kind subscription plan. Beginning today, Duo will be rolling out in 55 markets globally, including South Africa. Premium Duo is for two people living at the same home address and costs R79.99  per month. Each individual gets their own Premium account under one plan…

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The Huawei Watch GT 2e is the newest addition to the Huawei Watch GT 2 Series. This 46mm fitness watch is stylish, with a unibody design, an integrated 1.39-inch AMOLED high precision touch glass display and a choice of nearly 200 watch faces. The Huawei Watch GT 2e provides a tracking function for up to 100 sports. In addition to the original 15 sport modes, there are 85 customised sport tracking modes so that you can explore and be inspired to try new sports. For each exercise, the smartwatch will record data such as exercise time, calories, heart rate, workout…

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Broadband Infraco has added a capability to monitor the West African Cable System (WACS) undersea cable’s performance as part of its newly acquired service offerings. The WACS cable connects South Africa to the United Kingdom, with landing stations in Portugal and 11 other countries along the West Coast of Africa, spanning the West Coast of Africa and terminating in the United Kingdom, enabling connectivity into the rest of Europe and America. This newly added service offering, which was available from May 2020, will afford Broadband Infraco the opportunity to oversee the operation, maintenance, configuration, testing and monitoring of the WACS…

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Computicket, which launched virtual grocery vouchers to help people in need during the Covid-19 pandemic, has sold almost 200 000 vouchers valued at over R50 million since the start of the lockdown. It is also live streaming events and partnering with SA Rugby to raffle tickets for Food Forward SA and Gift of the Givers. The ticket seller, whose business came to a standstill when the lockdown was announced, moved quickly in early April 2020 to reinvent itself. In a matter of days Computicket launched virtual grocery vouchers – a secure, technology-based solution to provide food assistance quickly, efficiently and…

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As part of its partnership with Lionesses of Africa, the one million+ strong all-female business network in Africa, Volkswagen has introduced ‘The Lionesses Den’ and is calling on female-owned businesses in South Africa to share a two-minute pitch. The top three pitches will win capital to invest in their businesses and in turn help drive the South African economy forward. This offers an opportunity for female entrepreneurs to access capital amid the COVID-19 challenges on the South African economy and small businesses in particular. According to a 2018 survey conducted by Facebook, in partnership with the World Bank and the…

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Kabza De Small’s release of his 27-track album “I am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust” is the first album in South African history to occupy the first 26 spots of the top 30 music charts. This latest album proves again that Kabza is the president of Amapiano. The album features the likes of South African voices such as Daliwonga, Mlindo The Vocalist and rappers Focalistic and Cassper Nyovest, as well as African superstars WizKid and Burna Boy. 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/C1xmqI4INr— #ThePianoKing (@KabzaDeSmall_) June 26, 2020 🙏 https://t.co/6onp3500IG— #ThePianoKing (@KabzaDeSmall_) June 28, 2020 🙏 https://t.co/BX5iZkmcz3— #ThePianoKing (@KabzaDeSmall_) June 28, 2020 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️…

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South Africa’s COVID-19 cases are on a sharp and steady increase with 6 130 new cases reported on Monday, bringing the total number to 144 264. A further 73 COVID-19 related deaths were reported, bringing the total to 2 529. Of the 73 new deaths reported, 1 was from Mpumalanga, 5 from Limpopo, 2 from North West, 6 from Gauteng, 10 from the Eastern Cape, 6 from KwaZulu-Natal and 43 from the Western Cape. “The numbers are picking up and the surge is on the way. Particularly in Gauteng, the numbers are locking up faster than anticipated. “Western Cape started surging numbers…

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