July is a barren month for public holidays, as it is one of the four months on the South African economic calendar without a day of government-mandated rest. However, stuck in the middle of the coldest month of the year and sandwiched between two stretches of uninterrupted work, we find Mandela Day. Rather than denigrate...
Month: <span>July 2024</span>
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Man City announce Sponsorship deal with Super Group-owned Betway
Manchester City has announced a new multi-year partnership with BetWay, a leading global online betting and gaming brand. The agreement will see Betway become the Club’s Official Global Betting Partner from the start of the 2024/25 season. Man City joins the brand’s extensive sports sponsorship portfolio which includes teams from across the Premier League, La...
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Newcastle United launch Streaming service with Endeavor’s Vesper platform
Premier League soccer club Newcastle United are launching a new direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service offering selected live matches, highlights, and original content. The service is powered by Endeavor Streaming’s Vesper platform, the content also includes interviews, full match replays and other clips. The service is available on Newcastle’s official website and mobile apps. Several major European soccer...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa signs Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved the Pension Funds Amendment Bill, which amends pension-related legislation to enable the implementation of the recently legislated two-pot retirement system geared towards bolstering retirement savings. The new Pension Funds Amendment Act amends the Pension Funds Act of 1956, the Post and Telecommunications-Related Matters Act of 1958, the Transnet Pension Fund...
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OPINION | Why Local Businesses Need Strong Digital Marketing Partnerships
With consumers using mobile devices to discover and shop for products, businesses have a seemingly endless number of moments and formats to engage with them. But finding the optimal media mix and strategic marketing approach can be complex and time-consuming, especially for local businesses that don’t have the same marketing capacity as national chain brands....
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E-Commerce & other essential elements for South African startup success
Where America’s start-up and entrepreneurship market has historically had a competitive edge over the rest of the world, rapid changes in technology and its access to many more aspiring entrepreneurs in South Africa have become a crucial game-changer in levelling the playing field. “Just through simple e-commerce platforms with the right digital marketing, South African...
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AI integral to Future of Software Development Jobs
Employers must innovate on developer employee experience to retain talent One can barely read anything relating to technology in 2024 that does not refer to artificial intelligence (AI). This is not because it is trendy for a trend’s sake, but because – as the 2024 OfferZen State of Software Development Nation Report found – most developers recognise AI as the most promising...
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OPINION | The Hardest Thing about Failure writes Vusi Thembekwayo
The experience of failure is an undeniable facet of the journey to success. Interestingly, our approach to failure often mirrors a peculiar quirk in the way we view test results, where we tend to fixate on the 25% we got wrong, rather than celebrating the 75% we got right. Just as we use incorrect answers...
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Bridging the Digital Divide in South Africa: Pathways to Inclusive Educational Technology
In the diverse and dynamic landscape of South Africa, the digital divide is a glaring challenge impeding the progress of educational equity and societal advancement. This divide not only separates communities based on their access to technology but also impacts their ability to develop vital 21st-century skills. The digital divide in South Africa is multifaceted,...
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Africa Data Centres announces additional 6MW capacity now live in Cape Town
Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced it is expanding its CPT1 facility in Cape Town. This expansion shows the data centre giant adding three new state-of-the-art halls in new areas on the campus and adds another 6MW of IT load, effectively doubling its current capacity. The new expansion was implemented with support...