Consumer education key to saving data
South Africa's historically uncompetitive ICT landscape has come a long way since there were two cellular networks, one fixed line network and a whole lot of consumer frustration with bandwidth limitations and the exorbitant cost of data. That's according to the...
Schools, parents urged to take mental health seriously
On World Mental Health Day (10 October), supported by the World Health Organisation, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) notes that nine percent of all teenage deaths in the country are by suicide, adding that suicide is the second leading and...
Vodacom launches emergency service app for deaf users
Vodacom as launched the Vodacom 112 Emergency Service App that enables persons with communication barriers (geaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, hearing impaired, deafblind) persons to contact emergency services when they need help. Designed especially for persons...
MTN to host 2019 TADHack Johannesburg
MTN has announced the return of TADHack Johannesburg from 12 to 13 October 2019 at the MTN Innovation Centre Campus. This marks the fourth consecutive year of the global hackathon. TADHack runs simultaneously in more than 30 locations and encourages young creative...
Telkom launches new Mobile Data plans
Telkom has launched new Mobile Data plans that will provide customers with data connectivity for internet access to emails, social media applications, streaming and internet browsing while they are on the move. The new Mobile Data products will appeal to customers...
Mercedes-Benz debuts new electric vehicle in SA
Mercedes Benz premiered its all-new EQC model at this week's Smarter Mobility Africa summit at Time Square in Pretoria. "The EQC, the first electric vehicle from Mercedes-Benz brings a history of exceptional automotive design into a new era of mobility," says Johannes...
Huawei supports World of Rugby Fan Zones
In the spirit of unity, Huawei will be doing its part to stimulate the South African spirit by rallying the country behind our national team. Until 2 November 2019, shopping centres in Cape Town (Tygervalley and Westgate), Bloemfontein (Mimosa Mall), Pretoria (Menlyn...
Canon develops remote-control system for interchangeable-lens cameras
Canon has announced the development of a new remote-control solution for stills photography, providing professional users with remote operation for Canon's interchangeable-lens cameras. Taking user needs into consideration, the technology has been developed to enable...
5G Smart Travel System goes live in Beijing
China Eastern Airlines, China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have joined up to launch a 5G smart travel service system at Beijing Daxing International Airport. The 5G smart travel service system enables an improved airport experience for passengers. 5G-enabled services,...
Opera Mini debuts offline file sharing
The Opera Mini browser is now the first major browser with offline file sharing. Hundreds of millions of Opera Mini users can now transfer images, videos and audio files between nearby devices at super high speeds, without being limited by slow mobile networks or...
Canon provides world cup highlight footage
During seven matches of Rugby World Cup 2019, to be held from 20 September to 2 November, Canon will provide highlight footage created by the Free Viewpoint Video System to the International Games Broadcast Services (IGBS). These video highlights feature viewpoints...
Health innovation is an opportunity for SA brands
With government striving to pass legislation to create a National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme to serve all South Africans, the country's health and wellness market is in flux. By Rachel Thompson, insights director at GfK South Africa Along with the global trends...