Artificial Intelligence – AI is the new buzzword in the tech space and every technology company is trying to cover the space before it becomes saturated, one of those tech firms is Meta. The company is launching an AI research community to create a bridge between the world of academia and tech. In a press...
Month: <span>July 2023</span>
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Kaizer Chiefs and Kappa re-unite and launch new Kit for 2023/2024 season
Kaizer Chiefs and Kappa finally reunited and launched the new kit for the 2023 and 2024 Premier League season. The launch took place in Johannesburg, attended by Kaizer Chiefs staff, current players and soccer legends of the team. Speaking about the new relationship between these two iconic brands and new kit: Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director,...
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OPINION | Lionel Messi’s arrival on Inter Miami and his effect on MLS and Apple TV Plus
Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami offers MLS and Apple the chance to reach an entirely new audience at home and abroad. Content, scheduling and availability will be key. Did Apple know something we didn’t? While Inter Miami’s move for Lionel Messi had long been touted, many assumed he would opt for an emotional return to...
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Standard Bank appoints Diana Springer as Group head of Brand and Marketing
Standard Bank has appointed Diana Springer as the new group head of brand and marketing. It’s great to see people who understand advertising and marketing move through the ranks and take the position of influence, within the banking and the financial sector. Springer will be responsible for the strategic positioning of the Standard Bank brand...
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DStv Content Creator Awards nominees for 2023 revealed
It was all smiles and selfies as the nominees were announced for this year’s DStv Content Creator Awards at Hallmark House in downtown Johannesburg. The excitement over the past few weeks has been bubbling over as hundreds of entries came flooding in before being handed over to the panel of respected judges to score. It...
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Spotify follow other streaming services and raises prices for its premium tier
Spotify Technology on Monday raised prices for its premium plans across several countries including the United States and United Kingdom, as the music-streaming company looks to boost profitability in an uncertain economy. The move will result in a $1 price increase for Spotify’s U.S. plans, with the premium single now starting at $10.99, duo at $14.99,...
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WATCH | Prof Lumumba delivered the EFF 10th Anniversary Public Lecture on Pan-Africanism
Pan-Africanist Prof. P.L.O Lumumba delivered the EFF 10th Anniversary Public Lecture on Pan-Africanism at Sarah Baartman Hall, University of Cape Town. During his speech, Prof said as Africans we must unite, support and trade amongst ourselves to take the African continent to the next level in terms of economic prosperity. He also gave props and...
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Report: Employed individuals are Showing resilience Despite high inflation and the cost of living
Despite facing macro-financial challenges in South Africa, employed individuals are showing resilience. However, 45% are experiencing significant financial stress; seven out of 10 face stagnant incomes going back to 2020, and confidence in the economy is diminishing. This is according to the 2023 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor (Omsim) report. The 2023 Omsim report, reflects...
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Elon Musk rebrand Twitter with new X Logo to replace Blue bird
Elon Musk and Twitter Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino unveiled a logo for the social media platform on Monday that featured a white “X” on a black background as a replacement for the familiar blue bird symbol. “X is here! Let’s do this,” tweeted Yaccarino, who also posted a picture of the logo projected on...
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Independent Media cut jobs in all divisions within the organisation
The Independent Media, the owner of Independent newspapers announced that its cutting jobs and the retrenchment will take place across all divisions within the organisation. The company finds it difficult to proceed with daily operations without letting go of some of its staff members. The media house says it tried everything to save jobs: Over...