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The SABC has secured the rights to broadcast 33 live matches from the 2024/2025 English Premier League (EPL) season, bringing top-tier soccer action to South African screens. The public broadcaster announced this major acquisition on Friday, confirming that fans will be able to watch the matches for free. Through this partnership, the SABC will air one live Premier League match every Saturday at 15:00. The 2024/2025 Premier League season kicks off today, and the SABC will begin its coverage on 17 August 2024 with the Arsenal vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers match. A total of 33 live matches will be broadcast across…

Tech-savvy women entrepreneurs are invited to apply for Huawei’s Women in Tech, Digital Skills Training Programme. The 2024 edition of this annual event offers women free training in the rapidly developing fields of Cloud Computing, 5G, AI as well as Leadership Development. The programme not only seeks to upskill attendees but encourages them to build networks that will advance their careers in the ICT sector. “This year we are taking Women in Tech to new heights by partnering with the prestigious Henley Business School Africa to develop a dynamic leadership programme,” says Vanashree Govender, Media Relations and Communications Manager at…

Today, Cell C ushered in a new era with the unveiling of a bold brand identity, marking a significant evolution in the South African telco’s connection with its customers. The launch event, held at Cell C’s headquarters in Buccleuch, Johannesburg, was a vibrant celebration of this transformation. The rebrand emphasises Cell C’s unwavering commitment to overcoming challenges and driving forward with an unstoppable spirit, all while remaining dedicated to its purpose of being an ally to its customers and communities. The company emphasised that this brand refresh goes beyond a mere visual update; it is a reaffirmation of their mission…

Nasdaq-listed Mattel, AirConsole, and BMW Group announced today that Mattel’s classic card game UNO™ will debut next week for in-car gaming at gamescom 2024 in Cologne, Germany, the world’s largest video game event. Visitors to the AirConsole booth will be the first to experience UNO Car Party! in the new BMW X3, specially adapted for in-car gaming. The game will be available via the AirConsole platform in over 500,000 BMW and MINI vehicles starting August 21st through an over-the-air update. “We continue to increase the value of the overall digital experience for our customers,” said Stephan Durach, Senior Vice President…

Capitec’s 12 million app users can now purchase Showmax streaming vouchers for as little as R22 per month—less than R1 per day—exclusively through the Capitec banking app. Showmax, which is aiming to become Africa’s leading streaming service, and Capitec, the biggest digital bank in South Africa, have joined forces to make entertainment and sport more affordable. 50% discount on Showmax streaming vouchers for 12 million Capitec app users  Showmax Entertainment Mobile priced at R22, Showmax Entertainment all devices at R49 and Showmax Premier League mobile at R34 per month Less than R1 a day for entertainment on mobile Capitec clients can…

African payment solution provider Peach Payments has appointed Uways Kureeman as its new country head and director for Mauritius. He reports to outgoing country head and director Sandeep Chagger, who took up the role of Group Chief Operating Officer in February. Chagger says: “We are committed to driving growth and innovation in the digital payments ecosystem of Mauritius. I am confident that Uways, with his substantial experience in technology implementations, strong business network, and passion for digitisation, will accelerate Peach Payments’ growth and innovation in Mauritius and the region. His successful leadership tenure as the General Manager of ICL in…

Cape Town-based startup Open Access Energy (OAE) has secured R13.6 million in funding from investment firm Factor E Ventures. This funding represents the first tranche of a $1.5 million seed round, supporting OAE’s mission to develop software solutions that address South Africa’s energy crisis. OAE has successfully created two software solutions that optimize transactions between Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Energy Traders, and consumers, including large offtakers like factories. The startup aims to revolutionize South Africa’s energy sector by enabling wheeling, enhancing grid reliability, reducing emissions, and generating new revenue streams for IPPs. “Open Access Energy has quickly become a major…

Vodacom is investing over R800 million this financial year to build new network sites, upgrade mobile networks, expand full fibre broadband, and launch energy projects, all aimed at enhancing broadband connectivity and delivering exceptional service. Importantly, to bridge the digital divide, new sites will be deployed in remote areas of KwaZulu-Natal that have never had connectivity before. “We are making a significant investment in the network in KwaZulu-Natal in order to achieve our goal of building an inclusive digital society,” Imran Khan, Managing Executive, Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal region, said. “Our goal is to give our customers an excellent network experience by…

McDonald’s South Africa (MSA) is collaborating with the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) to train 1,400 unemployed youth through a Hospitality Learnership Programme. This initiative aligns with CATHSSETA’s recently adopted High Impact Programme, which aims to empower unemployed individuals with skills that could lead to employment within McDonald’s and the broader hospitality sector. This initiative comes at a critical time, as continuous skills development is essential in countries with high youth unemployment rates. CATHSSETA is one of the 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) established under the Skills Development Act (No. 97…

According to a recent report, 1,514 incidents of attempted murder involving female victims were recorded between July and September 2023. Furthermore, females were victims in 14,401 grievous bodily harm (GBH) incidents reported to the police during the same period. In response to alarming statistics like these, the University of Johannesburg hosted an event focusing on the nightlife economy as a means to tackle critical issues such as gender-based violence (GBV), sexual harassment, human trafficking, and drink spiking. “The University of Johannesburg’s new project on the role of the nightlife economy in addressing gender-based violence brings together nightlife establishments, regulatory bodies,…