Author: Staff Writer
Under Armour is all in on running, pushing the limits with cutting-edge tech and athlete-driven designs to fuel performance. Firm believers in getting in the trenches with athletes, this year is no different as Under Armour is announced as 2024’s OUTsurance Gun Run technical sponsor, with the official OUTsurance Gun Run shoe being the Under Armour Infinite Elite. An athletes aim for victory depends on more than just preparation and determination, it also relies on the technology on the soles of their feet. Over the last decade, there’s been a technological revolution in running, powered by shoe technology that can…
Nasdaq-listed Align Technology has partnered with the University of Pretoria’s School of Dentistry to introduce South Africa’s first university academic programme focused on clear aligners and digital dentistry. This collaboration aims to advance dental education and equip future professionals with cutting-edge skills in orthodontic treatment and digital technology. For over 25 years, Align Technology has been at the forefront of supporting universities, students, and doctors worldwide in the orthodontics and dental fields. Align supports the development of educational resources, including dedicated events and research grants. “This collaboration with the University of Pretoria represents a major milestone for dental education in…
Telkom’s enterprise and supplier development initiative, FutureMakers, as well as the Telkom Consumer and Small Business (CSB) Retail, announced today that they have strengthened their relationship with Delivery Ka Speed. Delivery Ka Speed is a 100% black youth-owned and township-based delivery service SME, by donating bikes to 10 drivers and investing further in the SME. It is an innovative township delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants and merchants, is a strategic partner to bolstering Telkom’s job creation mandate. Initially, Delivery Ka Speed operated the 10 delivery bikes provided by Telkom in the Hammanskraal and Pretoria areas. The bikes,…
Herbert Theledi, a property development entrepreneur with over two decades of experience, has launched a new venture called Jeqe Management, where he will serve as Group CEO. Announcing the new entity, Theledi described Jeqe Management as a significant step towards innovation and growth in the South African property sector. “I believe the time is right to establish a new structure to pursue property asset management opportunities. This is a natural move to diversify our property interests,” said Theledi. Jeqe Management provides property management services for Nthoese Development and Shenge Property Group, with plans to expand and explore additional opportunities. Currently,…
In South Africa, it’s estimated 70% of travel sales revenue will come from online purchases by 2028. In this growing and competitive market, online travel agents (OTAs) that innovate to offer people new ways to book and pay for their holidays will come out on top, says Rahul Jain, CEO of Peach Payments. He believes new payment trends provide insight into what OTAs should consider when it comes to the path-to-purchase in their sector. Trend #1: Upfront payments It wasn’t until a few years ago that many OTAs and travel aggregators started managing prepayments. “It used to be that a…
Changa Energy is thrilled to announce the launch of its cutting-edge 1MW solar plant system which went live at the BT Industrial Group site in Benoni recently. This innovative project, which marks a significant milestone in Changa Energy’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions has been developed in collaboration with client, BT Industrial Group, partners Nuvo Africa and Candi Solar. The project not only underscores the dedication to environmental stewardship by BT Industrial but also aims to ensure energy security that cushions the client against the increasing cost of energy supply which ultimately impacts the increase in cost of production. In…
Huawei Cloud has moved to help South African businesses overcome soaring costs and licensing challenges in the virtualisation space, offering secure, seamless and highly cost-effective alternatives to legacy virtualisation solutions. A roadshow staged in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban recently highlighted Huawei Cloud’s compelling offerings for local businesses caught in a virtualisation ‘dead end’, beset with high costs and inflexible infrastructure. Steven Chen, Managing Director of Huawei Cloud South Africa, said: “Unlike service providers that focus primarily on virtualisation, Huawei Cloud offers freedom and flexibility with a wider range of services, including container orchestration and serverless computing.” Chen noted that…
The fully electric Volvo EX90 is ready and on the road in initial markets. The first batch of our flagship SUV is being shipped to retailers in the United States and Europe right now, and the first customers in these markets will receive their cars before the end of September 2024. We will ramp up deliveries, including to more markets, between the fourth quarter of this year and the first quarter of 2025. On that note, Volvo Car South Africa expects the new EX90 to launch locally early 2025, with the first customer vehicles scheduled to arrive in South Africa…
Daniel Mtimkulu, a former engineer at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of fraud and forging his qualifications. Mtimkulu, who held a prominent position within the agency, was exposed for fabricating his engineering credentials, leading to his conviction and the severe sentence. His case highlights significant issues within PRASA and raises concerns about the vetting processes for key positions within the organisation. Mtimkulu (49) was sentenced today in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, following his conviction on January 31, 2022. The court found Mtimkulu guilty…
30 women entrepreneurs and government leaders have now completed a course in advanced technologies, as part of the Huawei Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme. Not only did these tech-curious women get to upgrade their technical knowledge and work on their leadership skills, but they also built strong networks and camaraderie at the first in-person edition of the programme. Huawei Women in Tech, now in its fourth year, has established itself as a modern incubator that accelerates the progress of tech curious women entrepreneurs, over 300 of whom have participated in the programme since its launch in 2021. This…