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How the HONOR 200 Series Battery Redefines All-Day Smartphone Use
In today’s fast-paced world, smartphones have become indispensable tools, helping us manage everything from work tasks to social interactions. But with such constant usage comes the inevitable issue: battery life. There’s nothing more frustrating than your phone dying right when you need it most. HONOR’s latest mid-range powerhouses, the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro, aim
KaiOS Technologies and Mastercard Partner to Drive Digital Payment Solutions for SMEs in Africa
KaiOS Technologies, a leading operating system that brings the best of the internet to affordable devices, today announced a collaboration with Mastercard to integrate a range of digital payments solutions. Beginning in Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria, Mastercard and KaiOS Technologies will deliver affordable payment acceptance devices and stimulate the growth of a more inclusive, connected global economy. Small and medium-sized
Telecoms regulatory veterans Moses Mashisane and Dr Aniel De Beer join Maziv
Moses Mashisane has joined Maziv as its Chief Regulatory and Compliance Officer, after a distinguished career spanning over 20 years at MTN where he most recently served as General Manager of Regulatory Affairs. In addition to his extensive experience, Mashisane was a driving force behind the development of SA’s first democratic government’s ground-breaking telecommunications policy
British Shoppers are Sleeping On £3,000 Of Savings Per Year On Goods As ‘Temu Bonus’ is Revealed
British consumers who shop directly from manufacturers are saving up to £3,000, according to a new study by economic consultancy Cebr. The research examines the impact of different distribution channels, where fewer intermediaries are in the supply chain, on average basket prices for UK households. Commissioned by e-commerce platform Temu, the findings reveal consumers could save £2,961
Breaking News today – Wednesday 2 October 2024
Ugandan Mining Landscape about to Change: Uganda has a newly formed a state-owned mining company that will be able to claim a free, 15% stake in all mining operations in Uganda. The mining entity will then manage the government's equity interests in mining operations, according to Ruth Nankabirwa, the minister for energy and mineral development.
Smart Solar Solution Drives Efficient Energy Use
Plentify, an innovative home energy management company, has announced a strategic partnership with Herholdts, one of the country’s largest distributors of solar and electrical solutions, to launch SolarBot – a first-of-its-kind intelligent controller for home solar and battery systems. Plentify is a new-gen Solar Tech and smart energy solution company that makes affordable, reliable and clean
Challenges of Designing Sales Incentive Programs for the Motor Retail Industry
Designing sales incentive programs for the motor retail industry – whether for your own sales force or a channel partner – presents several unique challenges due to the complexity and variability of the market. It’s a task requiring specialised skills and expertise in incentive and technology design that few businesses have in-house for either the
From Tetris to Triumph: Navigating Cloud Complexity with Strategic Planning
Planning a cloud strategy is a bit like playing infrastructure Tetris. It is a behemoth task where multiple moving parts need to come together to create a single picture. This is especially true for IT shops that aren’t reliant on a single environment but rather support a mix of on-premises and public cloud resources. The
Lenovo Unveils New Yoga and IdeaPad Devices at Innovation World 2024
Today, Lenovo announced its newest additions to its Lenovo Yoga and Lenovo IdeaPad portfolios at Lenovo Innovation World 2024, designed to enhance user productivity and creativity through the power of AI. Models include additions to the Lenovo Copilot+ PC portfolio. These new products promise to revolutionize the way consumers create, ideate, and produce, offering a
FedEx Showcases Aerospace Logistics Innovations at AAD 2024
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, showcased its tailored solutions at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD 2024) expo at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria from September 18 – 22. AAD 2024 was expected to draw a record 80,000 attendees, underscoring how the continent’s aerospace and defence sector is
Kaspersky detects over 1 million daily tracking attempts
Kaspersky's latest analysis of the 25 most prevalent web tracking services, including Google services, New Relic and Microsoft, has revealed over 38 billion instances of web trackers collecting user behaviour data in 2024, with an average of one million detections per each day. Web tracking involves collecting, storing, and analysing data on users' online behaviour.
Vodacom Business accelerates the growth of smart cities in South Africa
In its commitment to digitalising critical enterprise sectors, Vodacom Business is working with local governments to provide technology solutions to help make South African cities smarter. Announcing the partnership, which forms part of a five-year Transversal Contract with the National Treasury, Vodacom Business showcased the significant role digital solutions can play in enabling municipalities to deliver
Contactless Payments Soar As Consumers Embrace Tap-To-Pay And Digital Wallets
Contactless payments are surging in popularity, with over half of Standard Bank's customers now opting to tap their cards or phones at supermarkets, restaurants, and fuel stations. As merchants increasingly adopt this technology and digital wallets become more popular, contactless payments have risen to account for 53% of all transactions, up from 42% just two
Wireless Tech Enhancement Platform Hits South Africa
In a collaboration effort between Vox Telecom and MTN South-Africa, local South African SME’s will have a powerful new wireless technology deliver fast, cost-effective and reliable connectivity even to rural areas. Tarana Wireless, a US based technology infrastructure solutions provider, has developed a system that combins multiple antennas and radios, innovative algorithms, to deliver the
Breaking News today – Tuesday 1 October 2024
Business & Tech News Oil Island Dispute: A tiny Island of 30 hectares and barely 1km in length has become the centre of an International Court of Justice(ICJ) court case. Mbanié, an Island off the coast of Gabon is situated in oil rich waters and has become the quest for both Equatorial Gunea and Gabons
Sony changes the game with the INZONE M10S
Sony has today added to its INZONE gaming gear range with the INZONE M10S – a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor that is changing the game with super high 480Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time and QHD resolution. Co-developed with leading esports team Fnatic, the INZONE M10S is designed to be tournament ready thanks to a 24.5-inch playing
High EQ in contact centres leads to better customer experiences
The BPO industry is renowned for being one of the most stressful industries in the world, and this is no surprise – the variability of human interaction adds an element of the unknown to each day an agent spends in a contact centre. The value chain of customer experience relies on a calm, seamless interaction
Leadership Lessons from Rugby Champions
Leadership Lessons from Rugby Champions The 2024 Rugby Championship came to an end this past Saturday with the South African Springboks (Bokke) victorious in a complete routing of the Argentinian Los Pumas at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit South Africa. While there are often comparisons made with regards leadership qualities in sport that relate to business
Firearm training shake-up puts 42 000 jobs at risk
The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) is apparently moving to take control of firearms instructor training and qualification certification in South Africa, and industry sources are claiming that such a shift that could destabilise the entire firearms training industry. This change threatens the efficient processing of thousands of essential security provider
Momentum Health Solutions Announces 2025 Product Enhancements and Annual Contribution Increases
Johannesburg, South Africa – 30 September 2024 – While there is more positivity around the South African economy, unemployment still remains high, and consumers are still having to make difficult financial choices after years of low economic growth. The medical scheme industry is not immune to this trend. Consumers are having to take a long