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Court orders Vodacom to compensate Nkosana Makate for the invention of ‘please call me’
The legal battle that has been taking place for almost two decades between Vodacom Group and its former employee, Nkosana Makate, remains unresolved. The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected Vodacom's application for leave to appeal, upholding a prior high court ruling. The court has mandated Vodacom's CEO, Shameel Joosub, to extend a new compensation
CIPS re-recogised by South Africa’s highest qualifications oversight body
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the country’s highest oversight body for the National Qualifications Framework, has bestowed re-recognition status on the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply. The SAQA recognition is the ultimate stamp of approval for CIPS as a professional, credible and legitimate procurement and supply training organisation operating in South Africa The accolade is
Logitech First to Transition Video Collaboration Portfolio to Recycled Plastic
Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) has announced that all video collaboration devices that run on the CollabOS operating system will now be manufactured with next-life plastics. This move will help enterprise customers support their sustainability objectives. Efforts to reduce negative environmental impact have rapidly become a business imperative. In a recent survey by analyst firm
Seriti Resources builds South Africa’s biggest wind farm
The South African coal producer, Seriti Resources has initiated the construction of the country's largest wind farm, signaling the mining industry's move to reduce dependence on Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., the troubled state-owned power utility. As South Africa aims to move towards cleaner energy sources, it confronts the challenge of supporting communities reliant on coal
MultiChoice turns offer price from Canal+
MultiChoice has rejected Canal+'s offer to acquire the company at R105 per share, stating that it significantly undervalues the company. Canal+ submitted a non-binding offer to the MultiChoice board, which proposed a cash consideration of R105.00 per MultiChoice ordinary share, representing a 40% premium to MultiChoice's closing share price on January 31, 2024. Canal+'s
Starship Technologies raises $90M in funding
Starship Technologies, the pioneer in sidewalk delivery robot services based in Estonia, has secured $90 million in funding to scale up its operations during challenges faced by similar services. The investment round is co-led by Plural and Iconical, both previous backers. This brings Starship's total funding to $230 million, with support from NordicNinja, European Investment
Mastercard acquires minority stake in MTN’s fintech business
Mastercard has completed the acquisition of a minority stake valued at up to $200 million (approximately R3.8 billion) in MTN Group Fintech, the financial technology arm of the telecommunications operator MTN Group. With this investment, MTN Group Fintech is now valued at $5.2 billion (almost R100 billion) on a cash- and debt-free basis. The
Snap lets go of over 500 employees
Snap Inc. is set to trim its global workforce by almost 10%, following the trend of several tech companies implementing layoffs since the beginning of the year. The company revealed that these cuts aim to optimize its business focus on key priorities. In a filing on Monday, Snap mentioned a reorganization to reduce hierarchy and
Saving Power Can Empower Your Business
Cape Town’s most successful inner city business owners are heeding the call to conserve power for the continued prosperity of the city’s vital central business district. Leading property developers, world-renowned restaurateurs and established merchants have given their full backing to the Cape Town Central City Improvement District’s (CCID) “Switch on to Switching Off” campaign, which encourages
Geely launches 11 satellites for autonomous cars
The Chinese car manufacturer, Geely Holding Group, made an announcement this past Saturday about the successful launch of 11 low-Earth-orbit satellites, marking its second deployment. Launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan province, Geely aims to enhance navigation accuracy for autonomous vehicles through its satellite network. The company plans to have 72 satellites in orbit
Naboo provides an Aibnb-like experience for company seminars
The French startup founded a couple of years ago, Naboo, is revolutionizing the online experience for planning company seminars. While appearing as a straightforward marketplace for attractive houses for corporate retreats, Naboo goes beyond mere listings. The platform offers an all-in-one solution for company seminars, collaborating with caterers nationwide, suggesting popular offsite meeting activities, and
Bard users in South Africa can now access Gemini Pro and generate AI images
In December, Google introduced Gemini, which is its most extensive and advanced AI model, and also unveiled plans to integrate a customized version, Gemini Pro, into Bard. The tech giant has now expanded the availability of Gemini Pro in Bard to users in South Africa, as part of its broader initiative to extend Gemini Pro
FNB app lets go of the tap-to-pay option
First National Bank (FNB) has revealed that it has officially discontinued its contactless tap-to-pay feature for Android smartphone users, citing the influence of global digital wallet solutions like Google Wallet as a driving factor. FNB initially introduced tap-to-pay in 2016, following the trend set by contactless payment methods such as Apple Pay and Samsung Pay
Rising Above Unemployment: Tech Entrepreneurship Lights the Path to Success
In a landscape where unemployment rates pose challenges, individuals are increasingly turning to tech entrepreneurship as a beacon of hope. Mbuso Penwell stands as a prime example, illustrating the transformative power of venturing into the tech industry. His story mirrors the potential for anyone to overcome economic hurdles through innovation and resilience. As more individuals
Why South Africa needs to increase its investment in innovation
South Africa is a leading country in the innovation investment ecosystem across Africa, but the current rate of investment is falling short. With disruptive emerging technologies affecting societies, more collective investment is required to bolster the country’s innovation ecosystem and ensure that this investment is translated into improving everyday lives. As South Africa participates in
Vodacom Group Limited shares trading update for the quarter that ended 31 December 2023
During the third quarter, Vodacom Group celebrated several significant milestones, including the 20th anniversary of Vodacom Mozambique, the trailing of 5G in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the announcement of Project Kuiper, a strategic collaboration with Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite communications initiative. According to Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, Operating in Mozambique for
Hard drives? Solid State? What to know about storage and memory
How much storage does your device have? Understanding the basics of storage helps keep your phone or laptop in good running order. It will also help you select your next phone or computer, making sure you don't get stuck with an underperformer. "Many people don't think about storage other than looking for a big number,
ESL FACEIT Group, Intel® and Acer expand strategic partnership across premier Counter-Strike and Dota 2 competitions
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, and Intel®, have today announced the extension and expansion of their partnership with Acer. As the exclusive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partner, Acer’s gaming brand Predator will empower EFG Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 competitions across 2024. Intel® and EFG have been partners
Tesla facing a lawsuit for allegedly mishandling hazardous waste in California
Reports have revealed that Tesla is currently facing legal action from 25 California counties, which have collectively filed a lawsuit alleging the electric automaker's mishandling of hazardous waste at various facilities across the state. The complaint, lodged in San Joaquin County Superior Court, contends that Tesla improperly managed materials such as lead acid batteries, paints,
Google launches its Johannesburg cloud region in South Africa
Google Cloud has officially launched its Johannesburg cloud region in South Africa, marking its first in the country and the continent. The Google Cloud director for Africa, Niral Patel highlighted that this development would play a crucial role in accelerating Africa's tech ecosystem. The region is meant to provide organizations with the necessary resources