Author: Staff Writer
Seedstars World, a Swiss-based startup competition in emerging markets, and the African Development Bank on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership to implement its innovative ‘job creation track’ model to support youth employment and entrepreneurship in Africa. The partnership is in line with the Bank’s entrepreneurship and innovation lab under its Jobs for Youth in Africa (JfYA) strategy. The aim is to create 25 million jobs and equip 50 million young people with skills to enhance their employability and entrepreneurial success by 2025. The strategy will support countries to stimulate entrepreneurship, youth employment and economic development with a focus on young…
The Limpopo provincial government is embroiled in a tender irregularity controversy following its decision to award a R585-million broadband connection tender. At the centre of the controversy is that the tender was awarded in contravention with the State Information Technology Agency (Sita) Act. According to a report by City Press, Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha has allegedly suspended a senior official who made it known that he would testify to the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture about possible corruption in the province relating to a R585 million broadband connection tender. Limpopo provincial government IT officer Lesetja Mathiba has been suspended…
The eighth edition of the MTN Business App of the Year Awards concluded with the much-anticipated announcement of the overall and category winners in South Africa’s most prestigious app development competition. The winners were announced at a gala event held in Johannesburg last night. The overall winner for 2019 is Naked Insurance. The app uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence and chat-bots to give consumers insurance cover at the touch of a smart-screen in under three minutes. The app is almost fully automated to manage clients’ policies, keeping costs lower while driving greater efficiency. Users have constant control over when and how…
To leverage its downstream supply chain activity, Pamodzi Group announced that it has acquired a 60% stake of Siyanda Petroleum. Pamodzi’s strategy is to invest in growth sectors to grow its portfolio and partner with credible delivery partners and institutions to realise our vision. Siyanda Petroleum is an oil and gas distribution company that markets and sells diesel, petrol, jet fuel, liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and lubricants. The company has wholesale licenses and import permits and has been able to establish long-term arrangements with international oil refineries with shipping, terminal and storage capabilities. Siyanda Petroleum was established in 2002 and…
Today, premier Internet of Things (IoT) focused conference concluded with the announcement of the winner of the 2019 MTN Business IoT Solution of the Year Award. The Informed Decisions solution took top honours at this year’s awards. This will see its developers, travelling to Silicon Valley later this year – the grand prize is valued at R200 000. A proudly South African original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Informed Decisions provides a multitude of full IoT tracking, monitoring and analysing solutions, all produced and designed in-house. Its innovative hardware technology enables IoT in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, the cold chain and…
MTN SA customers who download the new MTNApp from either Google Play store or Apple App Store will get 1GB free data, valid for 24 hours. The new app offers ease of use and navigation, allows customers to effectively manage their accounts, monitor their data usage, and recharge quickly and easily. It also unlocks exclusive deals for customers that are not yet available anywhere else. The 1GB data reward promotion ends on the 30th of January 2020. “We have considered the feedback received from our customers and designed an all-new MTN app which has an improved user interface and provides…
FNB, one of South Africa’s most innovative banks, is deploying a marketing ploy to convince other banks customers to trust it with their money. The FirstRand-owned bank is for the first time opening its award-winning Banking App for all consumers in South Africa to experience and engage with, further encouraging and empowering you to manage your money better. Aptly named, the FNB AppVenture, all customers regardless of who they currently bank with, will have the opportunity to explore and experience the benefits and features of the FNB App. Non-FNB customers can stand a chance to win one of two R1…
The 14th Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon was held at Marks Park in Johannesburg on Sunday, 20 October with 20 000 participants in attendance. Aimed at breast cancer awareness, the event was attended by numerous celebrities including legendary actress Lillian Dube, former Bafana Bafana shot-stopper, Brian Baloyi, comedians Skhumba Hlophe and Jason Goliath as well as Neo and Kaya FM presenter Kgomotso Matsunyane. The event began with a 8km and 5km walk along the scenic suburb of Emmerentia. Upon completion participants were treated to aQuelle water to help them refresh ahead of an exciting line-up of performers which included multi-award winning…
In pursuit of its goal to contribute to bridging the financial divide, MTN Group has granted third parties access to its Mobile Money (MoMo) Access Programming Interface (API) platform. The open API enables developers and programmers to innovate on the platform and develop products and other solutions that will create a wider range of digital financial offerings for MTN’s customers. To further foster innovation and enhance financial inclusion, MTN is inviting developers and entrepreneurs, across five countries, to participate in the MoMo API Hackathon. The Hackathon, run in partnership with Ericsson (MTN’s MoMo technology partner), will give app developers based…
Volvo Cars has announced a ground-breaking global incentive scheme, branded the Recharge campaign, whereby the buyers of all-new hybrid plug-ins will receive a full refund for all electricity used in the first year of ownership. And the great news for South African motorists is that the Recharge campaign is also being rolled out in the country – meaning a year of free electricity is also available. According to Greg Maruszewski, managing director of Volvo Car South Africa, the Recharge campaign offer will be applicable to all plug-in hybrids ordered from October 16. “In South Africa, this offer applies to the…