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Vodacom empowers over 146 youth with digital skills, commits to training another 1,750 by 2025
JOHANNESBURG – Today, Vodacom is celebrating the achievements of 146 youth, including 89 women who graduated with certified ICT certificates from the mobile operator’s Youth Academy programme at a virtual graduation ceremony. The graduates spent 12 demanding months training through the Vodacom Youth Academy, whose sole purpose is empowering unemployed youth from impoverished backgrounds with
Sony to announce its next Xperia phone on April 14th
Sony has, in a very low-key way, just announced that its upcoming Xperia event will be on April 14th (via Droid Life). The news comes from the Xperia YouTube channel’s banner, where it lays out that there will be a new product announcement happening at 4:30PM Japan Standard Time — that’s 3:30AM EST, or 12:30AM PT (if
Vodacom reduces 1GB data price to R85
Vodacom has reduced the price of a gigabyte of data, bought on an ad hoc basis, by 14%, from R99 to R85, and adjusted several other data tariffs. The adjustments pertain specifically to 30-data bundles. “As part of these price adjustments, Vodacom is also giving greater value to customers by allocating up to 33% more data
Dimension Data acquires Amazon cloud specialist Acacia
Dimension Data said on Thursday that it has acquired Acacia Cloud Solutions, a cloud implementation specialist that works closely with Amazon Web Services (AWS). It’s the first deal to be announced by newly appointed Dimension Data CEO Werner Kapp, who recently replaced Grant Bodley in the hot seat at the IT services group. The value of
Mastercard to invest R1.5-billion into Airtel Africa’s fintech unit
Mastercard will pump US$100-million (R1.5-billion) in Airtel Africa’s mobile money operations, valuing the business at $2.65-billion (R39.2-billion), the London-listed company said on Thursday. Mastercard will hold a minority stake in Airtel Mobile Commerce, in line with Airtel Africa’s plan to monetise the mobile money business by selling up to a 25% stake in the unit, the
Mayo women urged to apply in time for business awards
Network Ireland is calling on members in Mayo and across the country to apply for their prestigious Businesswoman of the Year awards ahead of the deadline on April 16. The annual programme highlights the achievements of women who understand business, who are passionate about their career, and show a determination to succeed no matter what
PPC removes DRC millstone
PPC's shares rose as much as 26% yesterday after it postponed a possible rights issue after reaching a deal to restructure debt at its PPC Barnet business in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and as it reported improved sales. It has also made good progress with the sale of its PPC Lime business. In
Vodacom RT15 contract with government extended for another five years as part of RT15-2021
Four years after the Mobile Communication Services contract was established and awarded to Vodacom Business in 2016, National Treasury has chosen to retain the services of Vodacom, awarding the company with a new mobile communication services contract. This after government technology expenditure had been significantly reduced, using innovative digital solutions within several departments and municipalities
National treasury opens up massive telecoms supply contract
National treasury has published a new five-year contract for the supply of “transversal” telecommunications services to government entities. The contract — worth billions of rand over its full term, which runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2026 — is now open to other service providers, with MTN South Africa on Tuesday expressing delight at
Sony is letting go of their PlayStation Store for PS3 in July and Vita in August
Sony is officially closing its PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 3 on July 2nd, with the store shuttering for Vita devices on August 27th. The shutdowns mean you’ll no longer be able to purchase digital copies of games or DLC for the PS3 and Vita. Sony is also removing the remaining purchase functionality for its PlayStation Portable
Orion Minerals raises mineral resources estimates at Okiep
Orion Minerals has raised estimates for mineral resources under the ground at its Okiep Copper Project (OCP) in the Northern Cape following due diligence work. Its shares rose as much as 20%. In an update yesterday, the exploration and development company, which is also listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, said resource estimates completed for
FNB ramps up local investment with a revamp of 53 additional branches nationwide
30 March 2021 – FNB is accelerating its investments in local markets by revamping an additional 53 branches to integrate new world-class technologies and improve customer experience for its Retail and Commercial customers. In the last two years, the Bank has revamped over 130 branches to enable easy access to assisted and unassisted financial services for customers. Jacques Celliers, CEO of FNB
How to Save for your Child's Education
All parents know that school and university fees can be expensive. But saving for your kids' education doesn't have to drain the bank account. The trick is to start saving early and to look at your options. Read on to kickstart your savings. Here's the secret. It's never too early or too late to save
Basetsana Kumalo shares some valuable advice for women in business and SMME's on her 47th birthday
Mentorship has long been established as a huge difference-maker, especially for people just starting out or people embarking on a new professional path. This level of support has proven especially beneficial for professional women, who do best when they’re able to get insight and advice from other professional women. Business Tech Africa's editorial team saw
Strengthening SA’s SMMEs by strengthening black-owned accounting practices
First National Bank (FNB), in partnership with Xero and Edge Growth, announce the launch of the FNB Xero Programme for Accounting Practices (FXP), a developmental initiative that will capacitate small black-owned accounting practices, and by extension the South African SMME sector. Applications for the programme will be open from 6April on the Edge Growth website to registered
Check Point Software Technologies Applauds Channel Partners as Key to Success in Africa
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber-security solutions globally, has recognized the success of its leading African channel partners at its annual African Check Point Partner Day and Award Ceremony, held virtually on March 25. Speaking at the virtual event, Pankaj Bhula, Regional Director of Check Point Africa said, “We
SA traffic officers to wear body cameras
South African traffic officers will be issued with body cameras to ensure the safety of both law enforcers and members of the public. In a statement ahead of the Easter festive season, the Department of Transport said that the cameras will be a useful tool in dealing with the high levels of bribery incidents by
The South African Reserve Bank keeps repo rate steady at 3.5%
The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) decided to keep the repo rate steady at 3.5% on Thursday, following the conclusion of its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. This is in-line with expectations of most economists and market commentators. The unanimous decision to hold the rate for the fourth consecutive MPC meeting, means that the
Inspirational! The First Women Owned Bank In South Africa Underway #YWBNmutualBank
Inspirational! The First Women Owned Bank In South Africa Underway. Finally this long term dream has become a reality. Young Women in Business Network (YWBN) is in the process of starting the First Women’s Co-operative Bank in South Africa. The bank will focus on professionals, entrepreneurs and business people. Although men are welcome in this
Smartphone maker Xiaomi ‘to make electric cars’
China’s Xiaomi plans to make electric vehicles (EVs) using Great Wall Motor’s factory, said three people with direct knowledge of the matter, making it the latest tech firm to join the smart mobility race. The tech firm’s stock price was up more than 9% in afternoon Friday trade after Reuters reported the plan. Great Wall’s Hong