Author: Staff Writer
Do you want to be part of the biggest breast cancer awareness walkathon globally? This is your last chance to register to participate in the 14th annual iThemba Walkathon which will be hosted on Sunday, 20 October at Marks Park in Johannesburg. Entries can still be made for walkers and runners who wish to take part in the 14th edition of this iconic event, which attracts nearly 30 000 participants each year. Avon Justine will once again host the iThemba Walkathon in partnership with the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), Wings of Hope and Look Good…Feel Better “One in…
Efforts to revive the country’s sluggish economy and create much-needed employment are set to receive a major shot in the arm with the launch of Mara Phone’s first cellphone manufacturing plant in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa, as part of the recently launched District-Based Development Model, will later this week launch the Mara Phone Plant at Dube Trade Port in KwaZulu-Natal. Announcing the District-Based Development Model during the State of the Nation Address in June, President Ramaphosa said the approach would focus on the 44 districts and eight metros to speed up service delivery, ensuring that municipalities are properly supported…
Checkers, Africa’s largest supermarket group has introduced its new rewards programme, called Checkers Xtra Savings. The new programme is to compete with Pick n Pay’s SmartShopper and Woolworths’ WRewards. Checkers Xtra Saving has no points, tiers and Levels. Just instant cash savings on your groceries and drinks. Partnering with SA’s biggest brands, Checkers Xtra Savings is launching with incredible savings ranging from essentials such as 35% off OMO washing powder to premium deals with R1000 off Johnnie Walker Blue Label whisky, and so much more in between. The Checkers Xtra Savings Programme gives customers extra cash savings on more than…
FNB announced on Tuesday the launch of First Business Zero. First Business Zero is digital on platform business bank account offered by FNB from 1 November 2019. The offering is designed specifically for sole proprietor businesses with an annual turnover up to R5 million and can be opened on the FNB App within a few minutes using our “Selfie” process to identity and verify the user. The key features of the First Business Zero proposition include no monthly account fee, unlimited free POS card swipes, inter-operable QR code for accepting payments, linked saving pocket to ring-fence savings and earn interest,…
Entrepreneur-led Investment growth partner Silvertree Holdings has invested growth capital and operational resources in South African skincare brand SKOON. SKOON. is- a successful natural skincare collection that uses best-in-class, natural and non-toxic ingredients in scientifically lab-formulated combinations. SKOON. sells its products to a local customer base via its own website, skincare salons, as well as leading retailers, such as Faithful to Nature, Wellness Warehouse and Superbalist. It is the fastest-growing skincare brand on Faithful To Nature and ranked in the top 5 best-sellers on the site. In the month of October, SKOON. will launch in three Edgars Beauty stores, housing…
MTN has launched its Summer YouTube Contract Promotion, which is offering new and existing customers 20GB YouTube Data and up to 50GB Anytime Data when they sign up or upgrade to selected price plans. Customers can use the free data to catch up on their favourite series, upload, download, stream and watch YouTube content. The free data can be used at any time of the day and is available for the first 30 days of the customer’s contract. “MTN has been connecting South Africans for 25 years. Throughout all the years, MTN has remained committed to offering our customers solutions that…
MTN announced on Friday the appointment of Djibril Ouattara to the position of MTN Ivory Coast CEO. The appointment is effective 1 November 2019. The appointment follows the departure of former CEO, Freddy Tchala in September. Djibril is a seasoned executive with experience spanning more than 15 years in telecoms. In his most recent role as CEO of MTN Congo Brazzaville, he made significant strides in delivering on the company’s BRIGHT strategy, the company said. He has implemented a successful turnaround including a network transformation which won MTN Congo Brazzaville the award for ‘best network’ in the country for two…
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2019 to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea. The prize is also meant to recognise all the stakeholders working for peace and reconciliation in Ethiopia and in the East and Northeast African regions. When Abiy Ahmed became Prime Minister in April 2018, he made it clear that he wished to resume peace talks with Eritrea. In close cooperation with Isaias Afwerki, the President of…
Using a speed test to indicate the likely experience of an Internet customer is like trying to gauge a car’s performance simply by looking at its speedometer. That’s according to Huge Networks Commercial Director, Rad Jankovic, who says there are other ways to more accurately measure Internet Service Provider (ISP) performance. “Internet speed tests are unreliable indicators of Internet customer experience. They are limited by factors that are not related to the capacity of the Internet line such as everything from the physical distance to the server to congestion on the local LAN. There are too many variables that can…
The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), in collaboration with Investec as lead sponsor and supported by Sanlam Investments, today announced the shortlist of nominees for the 2019 SAVCA Industry Awards. The winners across four categories will be announced at a gala dinner to be held on 7 November 2019. The official shortlist for the 2019 SAVCA Industry Awards finalists are: GoMetro: Use innovative technology GoMetro aids public transport planning in emerging markets by mapping commuter movements; Aerobotics: Utilise drone technology, Aerobotics helps to improve farmers’ yields by analysing crops to detect pests and diseases early on;…