Author: Staff Writer
On September 11, 2023, Johannesburg is set to become the venue for the grand inauguration of the “Centre for Open Education.” This landmark initiative is the result of a collaborative effort between the Russian Biotechnological University (BIOTECH) and the Empire Partner Foundation, aimed at advancing the objectives outlined in the federal project “Scientific, methodological, and personnel support for the teaching of Russian and languages of the Russian Federation.” This project is under the auspices of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. This Russian initiative is aimed at consolidating the efforts of representatives of Russian and foreign educational, scientific…
Get ready to unleash your inner gamer and embrace the thrilling world of esports at the most anticipated event of the year! Telkom VS Gaming today announced its collaboration with Comic Con Africa to once again, bring you an unparalleled gaming experience at the Telkom VS Gaming next gen village from the 22nd to 25th September 2023. Level-up your Comic Con adventure and prepare to embark on an epic journey as Telkom VS Gaming and Comic Con Africa unite to offer you an unforgettable assortment of gaming and pop culture. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a casual enthusiast, this…
MTN South Africa has taken a bold step forward today by introducing MTN Xlerator, an innovative Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme that is set to reshape local supply chains, stimulate economic growth, and champion inclusivity. MTN said this launch represents a significant milestone in its deliberate journey to support black-owned enterprises, aligning with the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) pillar of its Ambition 2025 strategy. It builds upon the substantial progress the company has already made in the ESD arena. In 2021 alone, MTN dedicated over R220 million to various initiatives, in addition to nearly R100 million allocated for…
There is no better way to celebrate World EV Day on 9th September than with South Africa’s accelerating sales of new and used electric vehicles (EVs). It’s quite the about-turn from the somewhat lacklustre adoption of EVs in past years. In the first half of 2023 new EV sales amounted to 501 matching total sales for 2022¹. An expanding range of EVs on the used car platform has also brought brisker trading. In the half-year of 2023, 131 used EVs made their way to environmentally-conscious buyers, according to AutoTrader. “Affordability, limited choice and education have been major factors stalling the…
Volvo Car South Africa has revealed that early demand for its new fully electric EX30 has been incredibly strong, with the local market ranking in the top ten for pre-orders in the broader Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The news fittingly comes just ahead of World EV Day 2023 on 9 September, the fourth instalment of a global celebration dedicated to highlighting the benefits of battery-powered cars and raising awareness around the need to transition to more sustainable methods of transport. The EX30 – which is positioned as one of the most affordable full-size electric vehicles in South…
Yesterday, 6th September 2023 marked the conclusion of the Uganda-SA Investment and Trade Summit in which MTN Group convened key companies in the South African private sector with operations in Uganda to Accelerate Investments and Trade between Uganda and South Africa. The Summit which was convened in line with MTN’s commitment to partnerships in driving sustainable development was [presided over] by Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni. Speaking at the Summit, MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas, noted the importance of working together and paying focused attention on the growth and development of the various countries that MTN has operations in and in…
Bayobab Group (formerly MTN GlobalConnect) today announced Florent Guede as Managing Director of Bayobab Cote d’Ivoire. “Florent is no stranger to the Bayobab Family, having joined the Bayobab Group 4 years ago. He is a valued member of our team, and we are thrilled to announce his promotion. We are confident he will continue to add value to Bayobab and deliver next-gen digital solutions through our Bayobab Fibre and Communication Platforms across Cote d’Ivoire.” Shares Frédéric Schepens, Bayobab Group CEO. Florent will be responsible for leading and bringing Bayobab’s Cote d’Ivoire to position its operations at the forefront and advance…
Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today confirmed that its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Sage is committed to a 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2030 against a 2019 baseline, in line with the goals of the Paris agreement of 2015. As of the issuing of this press release, there were only 3200 companies globally with approved science-based targets. Fewer than 11% of those represented the software sector, making Sage an early responder…
MTN South Africa has announced the appointment of Tumi Chamayou, as Chief Enterprise Business Officer for South Africa, effective 1 October 2023, and Ernest Galelekile as the new Executive: Channels in Commercial Operations, effective 01 September 2023. Chamayou is currently the Group Executive for MTN’s Enterprise Business Unit (GEBU) having joined that team in 2018, as General Manager for Large Enterprise Sales. During her Group tenure, she has added immense value, overseeing growth, first in the Multinational and Large Enterprise segments. She later added the SME client segment teams, as well as driving the overall strategy and operational alignment,…
RMB Ventures, a private equity subsidiary of RMB, announced today it has entered a partnership with pan-African company Africa Climate Ventures (ACV) to help its existing and future portfolio companies achieve a greater level of sustainability while improving profitability. ACV focuses on combating the effects of climate change by building and investing in businesses which undertake to remove carbon from the atmosphere or significantly avoid future emissions. ACV has a track record of building new businesses focused on scaling climate-positive technologies, and investing to add climate-positive business lines to existing businesses. Says Andrew Aiken, Head of RMB Ventures: “We are…