Net 1 posts quarterly losses

Net 1 UEPS Technologies has posted lower revenue for the second quarter, but is confident that organisational changes will see performance improve going forward. During the quarter, the group recorded a net increase of 44 000 EasyPay Everywhere (EPE) account holders,...

Capitec named as world’s third strongest banking brand

Capitec has, for the second time, been recognised as the third-strongest banking brand in the world. Two-thirds of banks in the annual Brand Finance report on the 500 strongest and most valuable banking brands experienced a decline in brand value due to Covid-19, but...

Brands and their role in societal, cultural change

A massive 95% of chief marketing officers (CMOs) believe their companies should take the lead in finding solutions to key societal and cultural issues, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 381 CMOs and senior marketing executives during September and...

How 2020 searches defined the SA trading environment

The trading environment is very much affected by socio-economic conditions. And what’s trending online is generally a very good indicator of what those conditions are. Daniel Kibel, co-founder and Director of CM Trading, discusses some of the most popular...

SA’s first patient-led cancer registry launched

When Belinda Wagner, a facilitator, marketing consultant and life coach, was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2016 called Angiosarcoma, she looked for information about cancer and support groups to help her navigate the immense challenges that lay ahead. “When I...
Intel wins Academy award for rendering technology

Intel wins Academy award for rendering technology

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded the Intel Embree ray tracing library, a component of the Intel oneAPI Rendering Toolkit, a Scientific and Technical Achievement Award. The Academy, which hosts the annual Academy Awards, recognizes Intel...