Author: Staff Writer
Airports Company South Africa and BMW South Africa today announced the launch of BMW ChargeNow electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Cape Town International Airport and King Shaka International Airport. EVs accessing the BMW ChargeNow stations will now enjoy exclusive parking bays at three airports. O.R. Tambo International and Cape Town International Airport will each have two ChargeNow stations that accommodate up to four cars at a time, while King Shaka International Airport has one ChargeNow station able to charge two cars at a time. The BMW ChargeNow stations are located at prominent areas with maximum…
In its continued effort to fight against the exploitation of children on the internet, MTN announced the launch of its Child Online Protection initiative by signing a partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). MTN claims to be the first Africa-wide telecommunications company to partner with the IWF. MTN said that everyone deserves the benefits of modern connected life and that all users of its products and services have the right to freely and safely enjoy the digital solutions it offers. “We’re good together” initiative that was launched in October aimed at demonstrating how through partnerships we can help to…
Sun Exchange, a global solar micro-leasing marketplace, which last month kickstarted a R7 million ($460,000) Uprise.Africa equity crowdfunding campaign, for about 5.2% equity stake in the company is extending the campaign. To date, 216 individuals have invested R3,454 million ($230 000). Seeing the investments surpass the R3 million tipping point this week was exciting and encouraging, as having achieved this milestone means the campaign is officially a success and, pending FICA Compliance checks (identity verification) and a prospectus review process, shares will be issued to all verified participants. “We want to build on this momentum and continue pursuing our ultimate…
MTN is turning 25 and we are making this year’s Summer more special for our Prepaid customers. This year, new and existing MTN prepaid customers will experience that “Winning Feeling” during MTN’s Summer campaign by playing MTN CakeCrush. With over a R100 million in prizes including 12 Polo Vivos, shopping vouchers, devices, data, social and voice and discounted bundles up for grabs, plus a number of recharge promotions, it’s set to be a very special summer. MTN customers can access the CakeCrush app by downloading the new MTNApp on Android and iOS stores. This Summer will also see the price…
Despite being the most valuable asset class in the World[1], the technology underlying the real estate investment market has remained largely unchanged for decades. Max Property Group, a real estate investment company in the Netherlands, having suffered antiquated practices and outdated technology first hand, has developed a platform with the potential to rock a US $228 trillion market. The World’s Most Valuable Asset Class In 2016, the Savills World Research team calculated the value of all global property at US $217 trillion total. In 2017, their research showed that global asset price inflation had grown by 5 percent to US…
South Africa’s leading telco has launched a new affordable prepaid device offering for Vodacom customers that will see barriers to entry for more aspirational smartphones fall by the wayside. The high price of smartphones has long been an inhibitor for the majority of prepaid customers. Vodacom has taken an active step in driving financial and digital inclusion by now providing such customers with the opportunity to purchase a 4G smartphone with an option to pay over a period of 12 months with zero interest. “Many people in the country cannot afford high-tech smartphones or don’t want to commit to a…
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…