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Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a pan-African technology group, today announced the appointment of Lerato Pule as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its South Africa operations, effective 1 February 2024. “I am pleased to welcome Lerato to the executive team at Liquid South Africa. She is an accomplished and well-established CFO with an extensive understanding of the industry in which we operate,” Deon Geyser, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa, said. “As a results-driven leader, she will be instrumental in overseeing Liquid South Africa’s financial strategy as the organisation continues to build on its vision of a digitally connected future…
In today’s contemporary work landscape, there is a myriad of tasks we can accomplish. Reech, an innovative startup, is set to officially unveil a groundbreaking service platform in 2024. Reech offers a visionary solution to multi-skilled and talented people who are able showcase their multiple profiles on one platform. This offers less hassle in half the time at the click of a button. The platform is safe and easy to navigate and registration to join and be a part of the network only takes a few minutes. Yentl Swartz is one of the first multi-faceted individuals who have already signed…
FBS, a global broker, has solidified its leading position in the realm of financial and trading services, being awarded for the Best Forex Broker Africa, Best Introducing Broker Program Global, and Best Client Support Asia by World Business Outlook. These achievements recognize FBS for its competitive trading conditions, quality services, and long-term commitment to providing swift access to financial markets to people globally. To prove its excellence, FBS had to withstand three rounds of careful jury evaluations and showcase its competitive offerings and unique value propositions. As a result, the World Business Outlook award committee has granted FBS mastery trophies…
Enter the Telkom Summer Campaign Competition 2023 for a shot at winning a portion of R200 million in weekly prizes. The Competition will run until 31 January 2024, encompassing all days in between. How to enter To enter the draw, simply recharge and spend R20 or more weekly OR sign up for any Telkom Mobile or Broadband contract. Your summer is waiting, Mzansi. “So don’t just show up, show up BIG with the best value network.” Prizes include: The Competition comprises of weekly prizes giveaways by means of random draws. Weekly prizes include: UPSs Inverters Fast food vouchers Internal Use…
MTN has announced its strategic collaboration with WIM Technologies, to implement an innovative solution called Unison FWA, designed to significantly enhance the Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) experience for MTN’s valued customers. This partnership underscores MTN’s unwavering commitment to delivering superior internet connectivity solutions and brings a wealth of benefits to its customers. Unison FWA, the innovative solution now at the heart of this partnership, is set to bring MTN’s home internet packages to a new level of consistency and reliability. The solution ensures subscribers remain connected to designated mobile cells within their contracted geographic locations. This, in turn, mitigates network congestion…
Vodacom Mpumalanga Region will spend over R450 million on its network in the current financial year to ensure the delivery of best-in-class coverage and customer service while expanding connectivity throughout the region. This significant investment includes deploying more sites in urban, township and rural areas and increasing network capacity and resilience, particularly during loadshedding. “In achieving our purpose-led goal of ensuring digital inclusion for all, we are investing in network upgrades and deploying new sites to increase access to reliable connectivity. By keeping our customers connected to essential online services, from education and healthcare to financial services, we are helping to empower businesses,…
In response to an overwhelming demand for larger data bundles from customers, MTN today announced the launch of MTN Super data price plan, a tailored, data-rich offering for our Prepaid customers who live their lives “on the gig”. The Super Data bundle price plans offer rich data volumes ranging from 30GB to 200GB at an affordable price – meeting the needs of prepaid and residential customers who are heavy data users. “This aligns with our commitment to providing solutions that best meet customer needs and enable everyone to enjoy the benefits of a modern connected life,” says Seun Soladoye, General…
Topco Media, a leading events and media company, proudly hosted the Future of HR Awards 2023 on 23 November at the prestigious Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg with over 150 attendees. In this opening address, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media emphasised the transformative role of HR in shaping the future of work. He stated, “It’s the people’s practices that allowed organisations to attract and retain the talent that achieved these results.” Reflecting on the conference, Fletcher highlighted the global competition for highly skilled talent and the need to showcase and celebrate African talent in the face of evolving challenges.…
JSE-listed Pepkor reports a 7.7% increase in annual revenue, reaching R87.4 billion for the full year ending September 30, 2023. The group’s operations demonstrated exceptional working capital management, resulting in a 15.9% rise to R13 billion in cash generation compared to the previous year. Pepkor, the owner of household brands such as Pep, Ackermans, Tekkie Town, Buco, and Incredible, maintained a store base of 5,917 at year-end. despite ongoing national challenges affecting the operating environment and consumer livelihoods, the group successfully secured market share gains in key product categories. Key market share gains in highly competitive retail segment While the…
The existence of Dark Matter is a long-standing puzzle in our universe. Dark Matter makes up about a quarter of our universe, yet it does not interact significantly with ordinary matter. The existence of Dark Matter has been confirmed by a series of astrophysical and cosmological observations, including in the stunning recent pictures from James Webb Space Telescope. However, up to date, no experimental observation of dark matter has been reported. The existence of Dark Matter has been a question that high energy and astrophysicists around the world has been investigating for decades. “This is the reason we do research…
Dell Technologies announced the winners of the South Africa Partner Awards 2023 at the recent Dell Technologies Forum held at the Kyalami Convention Centre. The Awards recognise partners for growing their business within the Dell Technologies Partner Programme and unlocking new possibilities for their customers with transformational technology solutions. Congratulations to all the winners of the Dell Technologies South Africa Partner Awards 2023: · Partner of the Year: First Technology · Excellence in New Business Development: Ubuntu Technologies · Excellence in Expansion: Ubuntu Technologies · Excellence in Storage Sales: Nexio · Excellence in Server Sales: Dimension Data · Excellence in Client Solutions Sales: First Technology · Breakthrough Award: VIC IT Consulting · Excellence in Engagement: Ubuntu Technologies…
Next Travel Connect, an innovative South African firm, is poised to revolutionise the way global travelers maintain connectivity across more than 90% of popular tourist destinations. Introducing its cutting-edge global connectivity mobile network tailored for the contemporary traveler, Next Travel Connect not only provides competitive rates on unlimited data and voice plans worldwide but also distinguishes itself through comprehensive travel connectivity solutions. “Our mission at Next Travel Connect is to connect the world in a way that’s never been done before,” said Deepak Logan, Founder and CEO of Next Travel Connect. “We understand the pain points of international travellers –…
Volvo Car South Africa has announced that a special armoured version of the XC90 flagship SUV has joined its local line-up, offering select clients the option of ordering discreet ballistic protection directly from the Swedish luxury manufacturer. The armoured XC90 – which forms part of Volvo’s broader global product offering – provides certified 360° ballistic protection according to the NIJ-IIIA standard, without compromising on either comfort or performance. The ballistic certification test is carried out on the complete vehicle, based on the stringent NIJ-IIIA standard in combination with the VPAM BRV 2009 standard (B4). The armoured XC90 is thus rated to…
The Shoprite Group’s crime fighting efforts have resulted in a year-on-year decline in armed robberies and burglaries, and its successful prosecution of criminals has ensured sentences totalling 1 384 years and three months – including 24 life sentences – in the past three years. In addition, suspects still awaiting trial – where the Group successfully opposed bail – have to date been in custody for the equivalent of 395 years and 8 months. “Our top priority remains creating a safer environment for our customers and our employees,” explains Oswald Meiring, Head of Group Security and Loss Prevention. “Securing arrests and…
In an effort to mitigate the impact of load shedding and bolster network resilience, MTN South Africa has spearheaded a comprehensive modernisation project across a number of provinces. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that alleviate the challenges posed by load shedding while fostering increased access to the advantages of a connected world. As part of a broader modernisation strategy and significant investments to fortify network resilience against the disruptions caused by load shedding and criminal activities targeting power stations, MTN has achieved noteworthy milestones in multiple provinces. In KwaZulu-Natal, MTN has already modernised 245…
Pick n Pay Smart Shopper has introduced ‘Smart Hopper’ – an exciting game in its relaunched app which customers can play daily to win vouchers, helping them save even more. The gameplay involves customers navigating through several levels, reminiscent of classic arcade games, as they hop between virtual shelves to collect products. The game gets progressively more challenging, and the rewards increase as customers unlock new levels. The enticing rewards include 5X Smart Shopper points on select products or categories, bonus points for fuel purchases at BP, and exclusive cash-off vouchers. The game can be played daily so regular players can…
MTN Group and NEC XON, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, announced the successful implementation of Africa’s inaugural 400G optical transponder solution, Phoenix. This groundbreaking endeavor marks a significant step for the telecommunications sector in Africa, holding the promise of transforming the landscape of optical network construction and operation, thereby revolutionizing internet delivery throughout the continent. The introduction of the Phoenix solution represents a notable advancement in the telecom industry, with the potential to reshape networking and connectivity not only within Africa but also on a global scale. MTN’s proactive adoption of this cutting-edge technology serves as a commendable example for…
The transformative power of technology education, giving back to communities and continuous learning were the key messages from speakers attending the annual Huawei Seeds for the Future 2023 programme launch in Woodmead, Johannesburg yesterday. Seeds for the Future is Huawei’s global CSR flagship ICT student training programme, running in South Africa since 2016 in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT). So far, 102 students have benefitted from the programme, which aims to ensure that tech-savvy and change-resilient young people have the skills and mindsets needed to be competitive in the workplaces of the future. The key…
South African startup Momint was named the Best Web 3.0 Startup at the recent Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa Summit held in Addis Ababa. Solving a crippling energy crisis is not for the faint-hearted. Neither is it just a South African conundrum. This is just one of the many challenges across Africa awaiting innovative solutions from its people. However, as recent achievements by South African start-ups and the investment community show, the tenacity, innovative thinking and sound investments needed to solve these problems are taking place south of the continent – a region ripe with talent and opportunity .South African innovators…
In advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability, through an investment of R100 million, Mercedes-Benz SAa (MBSA) will install 22 847 photovoltaic (PV) technology (solar panels) at its East London manufacturing plant, to convert sunlight into electrical energy and to contribute to carbon reduction in the manufacturing process. The additional photovoltaic solar energy forms part of the second phase of MBSA’s pursuit towards net carbon-neutral manufacturing. By 2030, Mercedes-Benz plans to cover more than 70 percent of the energy demand in production with renewable energies. A core element of Mercedes-Benz sustainable business strategy is Ambition2039, with which was already set the…
MTN South Africa and Huawei won the “Sustainability Champion of the Year” award at this year’s AfricaCom Awards. AfricaCom is the largest annual event in the communications industry in Africa. Its awards are designed to recognise organisations and institutions that have made innovative and outstanding contributions to the telecom industry in Africa. The award was given in recognition of their work in building flexible green site solutions. Developed against the background of South Africa’s ongoing power crisis, the solution uses green and intelligent technologies to perform end-to-end site reconstruction and reinforcement with power supply, distribution, load, and intelligent O&M. Thanks…
Retail investors and traders looking for a simple and cost-effective platform to grow their portfolios in their own way, can now do so with Clarity, by Investec. Backed by Investec’s trading and investing capabilities, Clarity is a new online platform that offers instant access to local and global markets – in rands or foreign currency (USD) – with a low minimum investment. Through Investec-issued contracts for difference (CFDs), investors can trade or invest in over 600 local and international shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). And they have the option of trading with or without margin, at any value. “We are…
Payments infrastructure company Stitch today announced the launch of a new payment method: Pay with crypto – the most comprehensive of its kind available in South Africa. With this method, businesses can allow a growing set of customers that wish to buy goods and services using crypto to do so directly, and get settled in ZAR. Cryptocurrency adoption continues to grow in South Africa. A study from Binance indicates that around 7.7 million South Africans own cryptocurrency today, often purchased using popular exchanges such as Binance and VALR. Globally, interest in using crypto to pay for goods and services is…
MTN Group (MTN) has appointed Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited (Computershare) as the authorised service provider to manage the process of locating shareholders with unclaimed dividends. The objective is to update and verify shareholder information to facilitate the disbursement of any outstanding dividends. Since the commencement of this initiative, a substantial number of shareholders have updated their records, leading to the successful distribution of over R17 million in dividends. In collaboration with Computershare, MTN continues to exercise due diligence in tracing shareholders to ensure the timely payment of unclaimed dividends. Computershare has been entrusted with the task of identifying these…
The importance of 5G to Africa’s business success was underlined this week at the 2023 Africa 5G Summit (run as part of the sixth Southern Africa Mobile Broadband [MBB] VIP Salon). The summit was hosted by Huawei and took place during AfricaCom, the continent’s largest technology conference. It brought together industry leaders, regional government regulators, and representatives from industry organisations to share their 5G development strategies and industry experience. The theme of this year’s summit was “5G Lights Up Africa Together Towards Business Success”. Among the topics discussed were how operators in Southern Africa can continuously build value-added networks for…