Namola adds free Covid-19 support to help counter GBV

After just three weeks of lockdown, there have been alarming reports of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa. Namola, the safety app offering 24-hour emergency response, has added free Covid-19 support tools. “As a safety app for all South Africans, we...

Facebook helps keep faith-based communities connected

Facebook has launched key resources to help faith groups stay connected and engaged during the current Covid-19 outbreak. The resources include the “Faith on Facebook Resource Hub” and the Faith on Facebook toolkit, both providing guidance and step-by-step...

139 Vodacom stores stay open during lockdown

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel, has announced that South Africa’s telecommunications workers will be exempt from the Covid-19 national lockdown as digital infrastructure is deemed a critical service. To that end, both fixed-line and mobile...

Zoho offers small businesses emergency relief

Zoho has launched its Small Business Emergency Subscription Assistance Programme (ESAP) to help customers worldwide weather the global crisis. For up to 20 000 qualified paying customers with 25 employees or less, Zoho has waived the cost of every application they...

Travel insurance by itself not the solution for Covid-19 cancellations

Understanding and drawing on the cancellation, refund or insurance covers of all operators in the travel value chain offers victims of Covid-19 cancellations the best option to spread their risk, increasing the chances and value of settlement. Now that Covid-19 has...

Telkom pledges R15m in battle against Covid-19

Telkom has pledged R15-million to bolster South Africa’s primary healthcare efforts in the battle against Covid-19. Making the announcement, Telkom Group Chief Executive, Sipho Maseko said the funds will be used to support healthcare workers who are at the...