Vodacom has launched a new social-led content platform, the Value News Network (VNN), to brings its propositions to life in a fun, educational, and interactive way. Hosted on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, designed to keep customers informed about the latest value-driven products, services, and special offers. Through VNN, customers can enjoy bite-sized, engaging video content...
Year: <span>2025</span>
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OPINION | Data Centers Could Be the Spark Africa’s Power Sector Needs writes NJ Ayuk
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, digital technology has infiltrated the daily lives of billions of people to an incredible degree across the globe — but not everywhere… yet. As digital penetration rapidly nears 100% in many parts of the world, the fastest-growing markets are in developing countries where even simple electricity is...
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TECNO and CAF partners to launch Dream On The Field, “Future Star of Africa” Youth Initiative
TECNO, the Official Global Partner of the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Morocco 2025, unveiled a major evolution of its flagship football charity program of DreamOnTheField with the launch of TECNO x CAF “Future Star of Africa” initiative. The announcement represents a pivotal moment in the partnership between TECNO and the Confederation...
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Streamer, Netflix refinances part of $59 billion bridge loan tied to Warner Bros deal
Netflix has refinanced a part of its $59 billion bridge loan to support its potential acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery’s, film, TV studios and streaming assets, according to a regulatory filing. The streaming giant, which is preparing for one of the biggest media deals in history, secured a $5 billion revolving credit facility and two...
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HOT 102.7FM wins Station of the Year at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards
HOT 102.7FM showed its muscle at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday, 6 December, the Awards honoured South Africa’s leading radio talent – and the station reaffirmed its position as the growing force in the industry with a standout win in the hotly contended and highly prized ‘Commercial...
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Marketing without strategy is like driving without a GPS
When it comes to marketing and communications the single biggest mistake business owners make is focusing all their time and attention on driving tactics and campaigns, while giving little attention to their brand strategy. “Think of your brand strategy like a GPS for your business,” says Janine Lloyd, award-winning brand strategist, founder of LloydBrand, and...
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SMART launches new Research Centre to Develop World’s first Wearable technology
Imagine a world where ultrasound imaging is no longer confined to hospitals; patients with chronic conditions, such as hypertension and heart failure, could be monitored continuously in real time at home or on the move, giving healthcare practitioners ongoing clinical insights instead of the occasional snapshots – a scan here and a check-up there. This...
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Motoring: VinFast VF 8 – Crafted for high-expectation markets in the GCC
The Middle East’s electric vehicle market is still developing but advancing quickly. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, EV sales penetration doubled from about 2 per cent to roughly 4 per cent in just one year, placing the region among the fastest-growing EV markets globally. 91% of battery-electric vehicle owners here say they plan...
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Huawei Rolls Out Mate X7 Alongside a New Lineup of Innovative Products
Huawei unveiled a new lineup of flagship innovative devices at a launch event themed “Unfold the Moment”. These products included the HUAWEI Mate X7 mobile phone, HUAWEI FreeClip 2 earphones, HUAWEI WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN smartwatch, and HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S tablet. Guided by the design philosophy of pushing boundaries, the HUAWEI Mate X7 boasts a...
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OPINION | The Truth about Overnight success writes Gary Vee
Hey everybody, Every day of my life, I get somewhere between five and twenty emails from people who want to quit. They’re usually coming to me as a last resort. They want me to convince them to stick it out. Often times they’ve been at it for something like eight or nine months. Or maybe they...