Bumble said on Friday founder Whitney Wolfe Herd was returning as CEO in March and that the struggling dating app operator expects to exceed its fourth-quarter revenue forecast. Wolfe Herd, executive chair of Bumble, will take the reins from Lidiane Jones, who steps down after a tenure of about a year that was marked by a...
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Barcelona raise €100m from future VIP box sales at soon to launch Camp Nou Stadium
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the Spanish soccer giants have raised €100m (U$102m) from the sale of future ‘season tickets’ in the VIP section of their Camp Nou stadium. Marca first reported in December that Barcelona were trying to sell VIP box access to their home ground – which is currently being renovated – in...
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Amazon South Africa has officially opened its Amazon Seller Success Centre
Amazon South Africa has officially opened its Amazon Seller Success Centre, a new initiative for Amazon. The walk-in seller hub aims to empower local businesses from across the country to reach more customers and expand their businesses. Located at Amazon’s head office in Observatory, Cape Town, the centre offers local sellers a range of services...
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TikTok restored its service in the US, Trump assured them their safe for now
TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app’s access in the U.S. when he returns to power on Monday. “Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it,” Trump said at a rally on Sunday ahead of his inauguration, adding that the U.S. will seek a joint venture to...
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Viu, streaming service appoints Mediamark as its sales partner
Viu, a dual advertising video on demand (AVOD) and subscriber video on demand (SVOD) over-the-top (OTT) streaming service, has appointed Mediamark as its new content sales partner in South Africa. The multi-channel integrated sales house will drive sales across Viu’s AVOD offering, providing advertisers with expanded opportunities for impactful storytelling. Elouise Kelly, country manager at...
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Real Madrid Foundation launches soccer academy in Cape Town
The Real Madrid Foundation has announced the establishment of a soccer academy in Imhoff, Cape Town. The Real Madrid Foundation Academy will offer a soccer development programme for children and teenagers, focusing on athletic, academic, and personal development. The academy will host three elite teams competing in the 2025 Local Football Association (LFA) season, alongside...
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Vodacom ranked Africa’s Top Employer for second consecutive year
Vodacom Group has been named Africa’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. This prestigious certification and first place ranking have also been awarded to Vodacom Group, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom Tanzania and Safaricom Kenya. The Top Employers Institute Companies bestows this accolade to companies based on...
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Luxury hotels in Riyadh and Dubai have fastest Wi-Fi networks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) says Ookla report
New research by Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, reveals that luxury hotels in Riyadh and Dubai are setting new benchmarks for high-speed internet connectivity, with some of the fastest Wi-Fi networks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The research, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, assessed Wi-Fi performance at 22 top-rated five-star hotels...
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OPINION | How your small choices can unlock great success writes Catherine Wijnberg
“It’s the small daily actions, done consistently, that add up to a lifetime of success“ Let’s face it, success is a choice and the reality is that it’s much harder to be successful than it is to be average. It often requires us to push through pain, frustration and challenges to get there, yet sometimes even when we...
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Quorum Software named Radhika Krishnan as Chief Product and Technology Officer
Quorum Software, a global leader in energy industry software, proudly announces the appointment of Radhika Krishnan as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). Radhika will lead the evolution of Quorum’s unified product strategies and technology development to advance its Energy Suite, ensuring continued innovation and seamless customer experiences. Her focus will include devising...