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BMW is finally going to start integrating Android Auto into its cars, the German-based automaker said. The automaker is finally introducing Android Auto to its cars as of July 2020. Android Auto will allow customers to connect their Android smartphones wirelessly with their vehicle and, in doing so, enjoy access to useful information like suggested destinations and upcoming appointments just when it is needed. Android Auto is integrated directly into BMW’s fully digital cockpit, meaning that customers can view all important information not just on the central Control Display, but also in intelligently adapted form in the instrument cluster’s Info…
Following the launch of Mara’s smartphone factory in October, Vodacom announces that Mara smartphones will be available from Vodacom participating outlets from today. “Vodacom is proud to offer the ‘Made in Africa’ Mara smartphones to our customers, not only because it provides South Africans with the opportunity to connect to the things that matter most to them, but also because this supports our commitment to African innovation,” says Davide Tacchino, Terminals Managing Executive at Vodacom. “Vodacom believes that the journey into the Fourth Industrial Revolution begins with investment that leads to growth. Our end-goal is to connect all South Africans to…
The Sun Exchange equity crowdfunding campaign launched in September in partnership with Uprise.Africa, has officially come to a close. Sun Exchange, a global solar micro-leasing marketplace, said in a statement is delighted to report that over R4.2 million was invested by 288 individuals from across the world. “We’re thrilled that this community of new investors will be joining Sun Exchange on our mission to connect the world to the sun, bringing affordable and clean energy to emerging markets,” said the company. The Uprise.Africa campaign formed part of our seed funding round. To date, with the success of this latest campaign, we’ve now raised…
For nearly two decades, Africa has largely maintained real gross domestic product (GDP) growth at higher rates than the world average, which helped the region stay on a convergence path. GDP growth was mainly supported by buoyant domestic demand and investment. However, given the high population growth in most of parts of the continent, GDP per capita growth rates were modest. Unleashing the potential of the private sector is needed to create new and better jobs—the most promising pathway to poverty reduction, according to International Finance Corporation (IFC). “Transformational entrepreneurship could be at the heart of the emergence of a…
JSE-listed technology company Altron, through its Rest of Africa (ROA) operations, has partnered with Pascal Technologies to provide a seamless and integrated payment system for motorcycle public transport services in Rwanda. In terms of the deal, Altron is supplying the infrastructure comprising of payment terminals, GPS devices and mounting units, while Pascal Technologies is supplying the software application that enables mobile money transfers and tap-and-pay payments. The terminal enables payments while the GPS device calculates distance and the fee payable by motorcycle passengers. Altron ROA managing director Ike Dube said, “We will supply hard-wearing, cost-effective devices, while Pascal Technologies will provide…
A windfall of beauty and personal care products is in the offing for Avon Justine customers on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and customers will have an opportunity to get discounts of up to a whopping 75% for Avon products between Friday, 27 and Saturday, 30 November. These mouth-watering deals which will enable Avon Justine customers to derive great value and augment their bouquet of personal care products at a fraction of the cost. This four-day bargain frenzy will also provide its beauty entrepreneurs with the opportunity to sell bigger volumes and provide more for their families this festive season.…
South African mobile data network operator, rain has launched its intelligent 5G transport network in partnership with Huawei. Transport networks can be thought of as the “neural networks” that connect core networks to services. rain’s CTO Gustav Schoeman says, “With Huawei’s E2E solutions and new products, our first 5G users can experience 5G ultra-high speed broadband service at home. Rain will further strengthen its partnership with Huawei in 5G network innovation and practice to offer a top service experience to users.” In terms of 5G transport network construction, Huawei’s embraces the concepts of “ultra-broadband network”, “intelligent connectivity”, and “committed high…
New and existing MTN customers are in for big deals this Black Friday with a number of huge savings lined up for prepaid, contract and business customers. For a monthly subscription of as little as R199 on selected Made for Me packages, customers will receive up to 300GB and 60 000 minutes over six months on 24-month contract plans. “MTN will be running Black Friday promotions from the 29th of November and over the weekend until Monday, 2 December 2019. This gives us the opportunity to reward our customers with fantastic deals that will offer great value for money. As…
Clientèle Limited has officially announced the launch of Clientèle Mobile. Clientèle Mobile will offer data and airtime at discounted rates for Clientèle Rewards members through the Clientèle App. Its SIM cards are available to purchase at a cost of R30. Each Clientèle Mobile SIM card comes with 100MB of free data on activation. Clientèle Rewards members receive an additional 100MB after the first Rewards fee payment and another 100MB after the second Rewards fee payment. Clientèle Mobile is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service offered through a leading network provider. Clientèle Mobile pricing offers Clientèle Rewards members up to…
Today, MTN’s Zakhele-Futhi’s empowerment scheme listed on the Empowerment Segment of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). MTN’s previous scheme, MTN Zakhele, listed on the JSE in 2015, but delisted in the next year as the scheme was wound up. The newly listed MTN’s Zakhele-Futhi will be listed for a minimum period of five years, until 25 November 2024. MTN’s Zakhele-Futh is a ring-fenced special purpose vehicle aimed at facilitating investment by previously disadvantaged South Africans in MTN Group (MTN). It holds about 77 million shares in MTN, amounting to 4% of MTN’s issued share capital. It also has about 89…