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South Africa shines at Customer Centricity World Series Awards
South African customer experience company, nlightencx, won CX Agency of the Year at the inaugural Customer Centricity World Series Virtual Ceremony, held on 18 May. The global event, which had over 210 entries from 98 companies across 26 countries recognises the world’s most customer-centric businesses. CEO of nlightencx Nathalie Schooling says “Not only is it an honour to be
Galaxy S23 – Unleashing Uninterrupted Power
When it comes to smartphones for mobile gamers, Chipset* highlights several key features, including screen size and resolution, chipset, battery power, cooling system, comfort, and memory. A smartphone that combines high-performance capabilities with a seamless gaming experience is a prized possession that outweighs any monetary reward for avid gamers. Each time they engage in their
Coronation Fund Managers' Profits Plummet 97% as Costly Tax Case Takes a Toll
Coronation Fund Managers, a publicly traded asset management firm, saw a significant drop in profits as a result of a costly tax case involving its Irish operations. The company's half-year financial results, which were recently released, revealed a staggering 97% drop in headline profits. Headline earnings per share for the fiscal year ending March 31,
Apple's Tough Price Negotiation Forces Wistron to Exit Indian Market
According to Indiatimes sources, Wistron, the first company to produce iPhones in India, has withdrawn from the Apple foundry business in the country due to Apple's tough price negotiation. The decision was made due to the company's inability to make a profit as a result of Apple's stringent price demands. While Wistron initially played an
Huawei Mobile Services revolutionize the user experience on HUAWEI P60 Pro
Huawei’s next-generation, open, and collaborative ecosystem keeps growing bigger and better, adding even more value to the company’s portfolio of cutting-edge mobile devices. HUAWEI P60 Pro, Huawei’s brand-new flagship smartphone, has officially made its worldwide debut, once again setting the benchmark for smartphone photography. With elegant design, outstanding performance, and a superior array of cameras,
Tyme Group Eyes Vietnam for Expansion in its Ambitious Growth Strategy
Tyme Group, a digital lender led by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, is considering a venture into Vietnam as part of its ambitious expansion strategy. This announcement comes just months after the company received approximately $78 million (R1.5 billion) in pre-Series C funding. Coen Jonker, the co-founder of Tyme and CEO of TymeBank, expressed his excitement for
Netcare Reports Robust Profits Amid Concerns of Worsening Nurse Shortage
Netcare, South Africa's largest private hospital network operator, reported a nearly 50% increase in profits for the six months ending in March. The company continues to benefit from a post-Covid-19 recovery, with paid-patient days reaching 98.5% of 2019 levels in March. Netcare, on the other hand, has expressed concern about a worsening shortage of nurses
Mercedes-AMG GLB 35: Limited Edition for South Africa
Mercedes-Benz fans in South Africa have reason to rejoice, as the highly anticipated Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 is now available in limited quantities. Initially, it appeared unlikely that the 225 kW crossover would make its way to the South African market, but Mercedes-Benz SA surprised everyone by announcing a "special limited-edition" GLB 35 in 2022. Local
Introducing the Wildtrak X: Enhanced Off-Road Capabilities for South Africa
Ford has officially announced the arrival of the new Ford Ranger Wildtrak X in South Africa. This model, which sits between the regular Wildtrak and the high-performance Raptor, includes upgraded features such as a wider track, special Bilstein dampers, and enhanced off-road capabilities. The Wildtrak X will be launched in the third quarter of 2023,
Barloworld Exits Joint Venture, Becomes Sole Caterpillar Distributor in Zimbabwe
Barloworld, a well-known Caterpillar earthmoving equipment distributor, recently made a significant strategic decision in Zimbabwe. The company has exited a long-standing joint venture called Barzem, which served as the Zimbabwean Caterpillar dealer and was majority owned by Zimplow, a company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. As a result of this change, Barloworld Zimbabwe will
DA Leader Lobbies US Lawmakers To Preserve The Country’s Duty-Free Access
DA party seek to influence US lawmakers to think about their decision to preserve the country’s duty-free access to the world’s biggest economy amid the disagreement between South Africa and the United States over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. DA leader, John Steenhuisen said, three weeks ago he met with senate staff and congressional in Washington
WhatsApp Users Can Now Edit Their Messages
Meta-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp now allows users to edit their messages. This new feature will offer users more “control” over conversations. Senders will be able to modify their messages within 15 minutes of hitting send. “For the moments when you make a mistake or simply change your mind, you can now edit your sent messages
Bill Gates Says AI Agents Will Replace Shopping Websites
Microsoft Corp’s co-founder, Bill Gates said the technology race to win is the development of the top artificial intelligence (AI) agent, made to disrupt search, productivity and online shopping sites. "You’ll never go to a search site again," he said. "You’ll never go to Amazon." It would disappoint if Microsoft were not in the running,
WiSolar Aim to Power Over 1-Million South African Houses With Solar Electricity
South Africa has been grappling with the problem of erratic electricity with the most severe power cuts to date. The unreliable power supply has hindered economic growth and development, leaving many households and businesses struggling to access reliable and affordable energy. However, WiSolar, a green digital energy provider based in South Africa, is seeking to
Facebook Hit With R25 Billion EU Fine
Facebook parent, Meta Platforms Inc. was slapped with €1.2-billion (R25-billion) fine by its European Union privacy regulator for its handling of user information and given five months to stop transferring users’ data to the US. According to Data Protection Commission (DPC) statement on Monday Meta Platforms Inc. will be handed €746-million (R15.6-billion) record EU privacy
Almost R400 million in smart devices were sold via the FNB App in just six months
FNB Connect, the bank’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), has sold almost R400 million worth of smart devices via the FNB App in the first six months of the current financial year. This is a 52% increase compared to the prior period. The growth in device sales via the FNB App follows the introduction of
Emerging Cyber Threats Demand Dynamic Solutions: Adapting to Safeguard the Digital Landscape
Cybersecurity in South Africa is an ongoing concern, as the country, like many others, faces various cyber threats. A significant number of cybercrime incidents are experienced regularly, including phishing attacks, malware infections, online fraud, and data breaches. These threats target individuals, businesses, and state institutions. The South African government has recognised the increase in ransomware
HOW TO MAKE YOUR CV STAND OUT
In today’s world which has improved technology at our disposal, things have elevated and more jobs are created, which requires job seekers to take their chances, but in order for you to even be recognised then your CV has to stand out. Its wise to make sure that you leave your potential employers impressed, not
ENTREPRENEUR CAREER PATHS
Being in an entrepreneurship space or mindset can be exhausting and can potentially take its toll on your mental state. Entrepreneurship is all about developing an idea or product, bring into life and then turning it into a product that will be a profitable business. Before you can even think of being independent, there are
Huawei Unveils 'Internet of Energy' Solutions to Transform the Power Industry
Huawei South Africa has recently launched a suite of innovative solutions to help companies in the electric power industry navigate the digital transformation journey. These solutions, which were announced at the Enlit Africa Conference 2023 in Cape Town, are designed to assist organisations in navigating various power grid scenarios and optimising their operations. In the