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MTN’s “Unlimited” minutes aren’t what they seem, says advertising regulator.
South African cellular network titan MTN has come under legal scrutiny as the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has found that what MTN describes as ‘Unlimited’ minutes are, in fact, not unlimited, writes Business Insider. A cap of 3,600 minutes per…
How Network Performance paves the way for Growth
The world as we know it is becoming more digital than ever, and this is just the beginning. Emerging technologies are opening up new opportunities that were unimaginable just a few years ago and changing the way we lead our…
Meet WeWork’s new CEO
WeWork has appointed Sandeep Mathrani as the newest CEO – effective Tuesday, 18 February 2020. He is set to replace Artie Minson and Sebastian Gunningham – former co-CEOs of WeWork’s parent company, We Co. This follows a failed attempt to…
LEAKED: Samsung’s latest foldable device
Samsung’s yet-to-be-released foldable device – the Galaxy Z Flip – has reportedly been leaked in a video on Twitter. The video, posted by Ben Geskin, shows the device opening and closing – confirming several rumours while still leaving many unanswered…
Why trust and technology go hand in hand
The erosion of trust has been a key theme of the last decade, and one that all business leaders must engage within the years ahead. The continuous change we’re seeing and the rapid pace at which it’s taking place can…
Personalisation: differentiation done right
Personalisation is more than just a trend. According to McKinsey, it has the potential to create up to $US3 trillion in new value for businesses, driven by the engines of data, marketing, eCommerce, analytics, design, and distribution. From the omnichannel…
Huawei introduces personal safety app to the AppGallery
Huawei announced on Friday, 31 January 2020, that it has partnered with South African safety app, Namola, to ensure that more South Africans have access to this life-saving service. Now Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) users will be able to access…
Samsung launches worlds first 5G tablet
Samsung has officially launched the worlds first 5G compatible tablet – its Galaxy S6 Tab. In an official post, the tech giant says, “The Galaxy Tab S6 5G features 5G mobile communications, a thin bezel 10.5-inch super-amorphous display, AKG’s sound…
In Pictures: Digital Retail Forum 2020
The Digital Retail Forum 2020 took place on 29 January at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference focused on emerging technologies such as Ai, IoT, drones, digital payment solutions, new eCommerce models and mobility are disrupting the retail sector.…
Huawei plans to open its first Experience Store in Kenya
Huawei is set to open its first Experience Store in Kenya on Saturday, 1 February 2020. Launching at the Sarit Center in Nairobi, the Experience Store is said to give consumers the chance to experience Huawei’s latest gadgets, smartphones, fitness…
To save the company, Telkom says it must cut jobs
Last week, ITNA reported that Telkom has faced gloomy share-price performance on top of dwindling earnings in the last few months – leaving the South African network provider in big trouble. With very few options, it’s reported that the partially…
Twitter’s CEO to Make Africa Home in 2020
Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter and Square, says he plans to move to Africa this year and spend up to six months on the continent. If all goes well, he intends to visit South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Ghana. The reason? Africa…
What does the future of technology look like for South Africa’s SMEs?
Over the past decade, technology has radically changed the way businesses operate. Now, even small businesses have access to powerful tools that were previously expensive or complicated. The pace of change has been rapid – and it’s unlikely to slow…
Did Apple steal trade secrets?
Apple Inc. has been accused of stealing trade secrets and misusing inventions in its Apple Watch. The allegations come from a Health Tech company, Masimo, that develops and produces ‘signal processing technology for health-care monitors’, according to Bloomberg. The initial…
7 Digital Marketing Megatrends in 2020
2020 is not just the beginning of a new decade, it’s the start of new tech tools taking hold and consumer behaviour moving ever faster towards instant communication. And to take advantage of these innovations, Ashleigh Wainstein – director of…
Uber launches in Ivory Coast
Uber announced on Friday, 6 December 2019, that it has successfully launched in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to complement the existing transport infrastructure. “I’m excited to be launching Uber in Abidjan, especially with the support from government and regulators,” says Marjorie…
