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FNB Officially Appoints Sashin Sookroo as FNB Connect CEO
FNB has officially appointed Sashin Sookroo as the CEO of FNB Connect, its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), effective from 1st July 2023. Sookroo’s 14 years of dedicated service to FNB and his contributions to driving innovation across various business…
Life is an Affiliate Program
Jack Shephard Co-Founder and Technical Director of Synthesis beautifully uses a vivid affiliate program metaphor to depict relationships. A beautiful comparison between business and human relationships and why nurturing them is so important. Synthesis is a true South African success…
Vodacom Earns the Title of ‘Best in Test’ in Independent Umlaut Ranking
The latest biannual network report by the independent benchmarking organization umlaut, part of Accenture, has ranked Vodacom as the ‘Best in Test’ among its competitors. Vodacom achieved the highest scores in reliability, data services, and crowdsourced quality. This accomplishment is…
What is Robotic Process Automation?
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a technology that emulates human interactions with software to perform repetitive, high-volume tasks. RPA utilizes software programs or bots to log into applications, enter data, execute calculations, copy information between applications, and follow predefined workflows.…
Addressing the Gap in Nigeria’s Consumer Electronics Retail Market
Nigeria hosts the largest population in Africa, including a sizeable pressurised middle class. This makes it an attractive market for consumer electronic and durable brands, yet only a handful of companies from the rest of the world have succeeded when…
The Allure of Launching an Ed-Tech Startup
Launching an ed-tech startup in a sector criticized for lagging in technology adoption is tempting. However, the window of opportunity can be lost without fast execution, quick testing, and direct marketing. Challenges Faced by South African Founders During the Covid…
Highly Anticipated iPhone 15 Set to Launch in 2 Months
Apple enthusiasts, tech aficionados, and smartphone lovers around the globe are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the next generation of iPhones. The countdown has begun as rumors and leaks intensify on social media, building up anticipation for the highly anticipated…
CELL C Migration Promises Stable Network During Loadshedding
Cell C has successfully completed its network migration ahead of schedule and is now operating with access to circa 14 000 towers countrywide, with more than 12 000 sites 4G/LTE enabled. Cell C’s customers will now benefit from the expanded…
What You Need to Know about the Smartphone Food Sensor
It is estimated that globally 1.4 billion tons of food is wasted every year. Not only does the amount of food wastage have adverse effects on the world economy, but also contributes to 10% of greenhouse emissions. Major Health Risk…
Standard Bank and HUAWEI collaborate for digital banking empowerment.
Standard Bank, a financial institution in South Africa, has entered into a strategic collaboration with HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS) to provide cutting-edge digital banking solutions to its clients in South Africa. Belinda Rathogwa, Executive Head: Digital and eCommerce for Personal…
Safaricom Launches Pay with Data Balance Service
Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications operator, has unveiled a new service that allows customers to make payments for goods and services using their internet data balance. With a minimum of 5GB data from both postpaid and prepaid customers, this innovative feature…
Herconomy: Nigeria’s First Women – Empowering Bank
According to Women’s World Banking, Nigeria has a significant and underbanked market, relying on a population consisting primarily of self-employed and economically active women with limited economic opportunities. Their research indicates a substantial gender gap in financial inclusion within the…
5G: Catalyst for Economic Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Over the past two decades, mobile telecommunications has revolutionized Sub-Saharan Africa, integrating hundreds of millions of people into the digital economy and creating a thriving industry worth billions of dollars annually. According to the GSM Association, mobile technology has achieved…
Enhancing South Africa’s Internet Experience: ICASA Triples WiFi Spectrum
The Internet Service Providers’ Association of SA (ISPA) says the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) making available an additional 500 Mhz of bandwidth has essentially tripled the spectrum available for in-vehicle and in-building WiFi connectivity, provided users upgrade their…
FNB and MTN Join Forces to Expand Telco and Internet Services
FNB and MTN have announced a strategic network collaboration to enhance telecommunications and internet services for customers. FNB Connect provides innovative services through FNB’s trusted digital platform. With MTN as a network partner, customers can now benefit from both FNB…
MTN Group Welcomes New Executive Operations: Market
MTN Group is delighted to announce the return of Stephen Blewitt to MTN as Operations Executive: Markets, effective from July 1, 2023. Stephen will be taking over the role previously held by Wim Vanhelleputte, who is leaving to pursue new…
