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First aid non-profit leads the pack in digital CSI strategy
A new project aimed at equipping more South Africans with the skills to save lives is blazing a trail for corporate social investment strategies. The initiative by global non-profit St John Ambulance is unique in that it is the first in the country to provide a blended learning approach that enables greater accessibility to basic
Vodacom Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services to extend financial inclusion through access to payment services
Vodacom Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services has partnered with Bidvest Bank to power the VodaPay Wallet. This partnership enables millions of South African consumers to seamlessly transact within VodaPay, which offers customers a platform by which money can be transferred into their digital wallets. The VodaPay Wallet gives consumers full control of their lifestyle directly
(SPONSORED) POWER SURGE INSURANCE CLAIMS SKYROCKET BY 80%
South Africans are feeling the impact of continued load shedding and it extends far further than inconvenience and delays. It hits them, and South African insurers right in the wallet. According to insurer, Dialdirect, there has been an 80% increase in power surge claims in 2022/2023 when compared to the 3 years prior. This coincides
The reality of savings for South Africans
According to Deloitte’s South African Investment Management Outlook 2023, which compares South Africa’s savings rate with other countries, the country’s saving habits are far below average. This makes it more critical to drive awareness about savings amongst South Africans. Research indicates that there is no good or bad savings personality – when it comes to
BankservAfrica appoints Stephen Linnell as new CEO
BankservAfrica, a designated systematically important financial market infrastructure responsible for delivering payment services for the smooth functioning of South Africa’s financial markets and economy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Linnell as CEO, effective 1 October 2023. “Stephen’s credentials as a dynamic executive across a wide range of disciplines is impeccable. His passion
The future of investing: Three technology-enabled trends
The realm of online trading has changed indelibly since its earliest inception. Today, even the most novice traders can own and trade instruments such as commodities, cryptocurrency, forex, and bonds. This ‘democratisation’ or broader market accessibility has; for the most part, been powered by rapid technological advancement, which has in turn led to a significant
Africa payments innovations hit Sibos 2023
Over the past year alone, the African continent has made significant progress in its journey towards digital, modernised payments leading to the achievement of major industry milestones, notably the welcoming of South Africa to the global low-cost real-time payments community in early 2023. “From the launch of PayShap and the rapid payments platform as part
(SPONSORED) AUTO & GENERAL CAUTIONS AGAINST SOLAR PANEL THEFT
With load-shedding now a daily occurrence in South Africa, increasingly more consumers and businesses are exploring the option of alternative power solutions. Auto & General Insurance cautions that this spells opportunity for criminals to pounce and cash in on these high value systems. “Solar panel theft is an emerging trend – one that we are
Naspers-owned Prosus launches generative AI tool called PlusOne
The Amsterdam-listed consumer internet company and subsidiary of Cape Town-based Naspers, Prosus has launched an aggregated generative AI tool called PlusOne. The tool will be operational internally by Prosus group companies, is designed to allow employees to collaborate with one another and innovate more easily. The group explained that PlusOne leverages the capabilities of more
BMW lets go of subscriptions for heated seats
BMW is no longer offering subscription fees to customers for heated seats in an early indication there will be limits for manufacturers to reap new revenue from software-based services. Telling Autocar, BMW’s head of sales and marketing Pieter Nota revealed that the company will be offering heated seats and wheels as optional equipment, rather than
President of Kenya Joins U.S.-Kenya Business Roadshow in San Francisco
William Ruto, the president of Kenya spoke to leading U.S. technology companies and investors at a U.S.-Kenya Business Roadshow today in San Francisco organized by the U.S. Government’s Prosper Africa initiative and the U.S. Embassy in Kenya. As part of a three-city U.S.-Kenya Roadshow tour showcasing opportunities for companies exploring doing business and investing in
Student-built electric car surpasses world record for distance on a single charge
Reports have revealed a team of students at the Technical University of Munich built an electric car that set a new distance record on a single charge for a non-solar EV at 2,574km. According to ArsTechnica, the EV called muc22, achieved the feat using a battery capacity less than many plug-in hybrids at only 15.5kWh.
Eskom set to build 14,000 km of transmission lines in 10 years
Eskom has plans in place to build 14,000 km of transmission lines over the next decade, an infrastructure project the likes of which South Africa has never done. Eskom’s transmission development plan outlines how the utility will expand the country’s grid to accommodate more renewable energy from private producers. Isabel Fick who is general manager
Zambia and China Presidents commit to enhancing trade cooperation as they meet in Beijing
The president of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema was hosted by his Chinese counterpart president Xi Jinping on Friday the 15th of September. The leaders held talks at the Great Hall Of The People in Beijing. According to a statement that was released jointly by the leaders, they "had in-depth exchange of views on China-Zambia relations, China-Africa
Business can unlock growth opportunities through enhanced data insights, advanced analytics and innovation – Experian Innovation Summit
Experian South Africa hosted its annual flagship conference on Thursday 14 September, bringing together industry guests and subject matter experts under one roof to share insights and trends that continue to shape the evolution of business and consumer behaviour. This is particularly significant in a macro-economic environment that has been challenging across the board. However,
Vodacom launches ENHANCE, allowing customers to add a personal touch to their contracts
Vodacom is pleased to announce “ENHANCE” a first-in-the-market, allowing customers the ability to add their personal touch and augment their contracts – giving them the choice and control to build their world of connectivity, entertainment, and gaming, all in one. The simplified value proposition brings convenience for customers and is designed to transform the way
How kitchen waste is helping to win a war
Food scraps are an unlikely ally in any battle – except in the one we cannot afford to lose. Two military bases in Limpopo are proving that the war to save the planet can be won one kitchen at a time. A man on a military base who talks and even sings to what is
Microsoft now includes image-to-text support to Windows 11
Microsoft now includes text recognition to the latest build of its Windows 11 Snipping Tool in order to allow users copy text from screenshots, Bleeping Computer reports. The features is called Text Actions, and it now available to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels with Snipping Tool version 11.2308.33.0. The principal product manager
CEO of Naspers steps down effective immediately
Naspers and Prosus have revealed that Bob van Dijk has stepped down as CEO and from his positions on the boards of both companies. He has stepped down immediately, effective Monday, 18 September 2023. Van Dijk has been heading Naspers since 2014 and Prosus since it was listed in 2019. The companies revealed in a
Apple set to release software update to fix iPhone 12 radiation issue
On Friday, France’s digital minister Jean-Noel Barrot took to X(Twitter) to reveal that Apple Inc. will be issuing an update for the iPhone 12 “in the coming days” in response to a request from France’s ANFR regulator. The US-based company received the news on Tuesday that tests by ANFR showed the device emits electromagnetic waves