VALUED at R74,3 billion (over US$4 billion), MTN is South Africa’s most valuable brand for the 12th time in 13 years. This is according to leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance, which disclosed the telecommunications giant’s brand value was up 24 percent from the previous rankings. This means that its value is now up 50… Continue reading MTN maintains rank as SA’s most valuable brand
Mnangagwa warns Western powers against interfering in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has commemorated 43 years of independence with a veiled message to Western powers to stop meddling in its domestic affairs. President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over the official commemorations in the northeastern town of Mount Darwin in Mashonaland West province. The independence celebrations came at a time of strained relations between the Southern African country… Continue reading Mnangagwa warns Western powers against interfering in Zimbabwe
Chaos after ‘election’ of Nigeria’s first woman governor
DISPUTED polls in Nigeria, including the potential election of the country’s first female governor, risk tarnishing the legacy of the departing President Muhamadu Buhari, who aims to exit office upon a legacy of credible polls. His legacy seemed intact when he signed into law the amended Electoral Act 2022, which cleared the way for the… Continue reading Chaos after ‘election’ of Nigeria’s first woman governor
Digital economy boost as SA exceeds investment target
SOUTH Africa has exceeded its investment targets by 25 percent, after its investment drive secured pledges of over R1,5 trillion (US$81, 976 billion). This exceeds the target of R1,2 trillion the government set in 2018. The latest pledges were made last week at the fifth South Africa Investment Conference, which was held in Johannesburg. President… Continue reading Digital economy boost as SA exceeds investment target
Namibia aims for global-preferred ICT destination status
THE public and private sectors must collaborate to enable Namibia to fulfil its desire to become a world-preferred destination for the offshoring of information and communication technology (ICT) services. This is the advice of an executive at one of the Southern African country’s largest ICT-services providers. Kehad Snydewel, director of Green Enterprise Solutions, spoke after… Continue reading Namibia aims for global-preferred ICT destination status
A new era of hospitality in Sandton
THE rebranding of Holiday Inn Sandton to Southern Sun Sandton is hailed as a new era of hospitality for business travellers, meetings, conferences and events in the area’s Central Business District. That is according to Southern Sun, which is delighted to extend its presence in Sandton with this addition to one of the area’s most… Continue reading A new era of hospitality in Sandton
Bester’s details don’t exist in home affairs, says Motsoaledi
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed that Thabo Bester is a legitimate name for the convicted rapist and murderer. However, he said the recaptured fugitive has no identity document because his birth was never registered with the Department of Home Affairs when he was born at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on June 13, 1986. Motsoaledi… Continue reading Bester’s details don’t exist in home affairs, says Motsoaledi
Coal power stations remain key to SA’s economic recovery plan – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured investors that his administration was at the forefront of turning coal-fired power stations around in order to reestablish a conducive environment for investment in the country.Although the president acknowledged the economic challenges South Africans have faced over the past five years, he has indicated that there are signs that the… Continue reading Coal power stations remain key to SA’s economic recovery plan – Ramaphosa
Millions of kids out of school in Ethiopia
MORE than 3,5 million children are out of school in Ethiopia, in what is one of the world’s worst educationcrises. Over 2,3 million of these minors remain out of class in the north despite last November’s peace agreement ending two years of conflict in the Tigray region. Reconstruction of damaged buildings is yet to commence.… Continue reading Millions of kids out of school in Ethiopia
Load shedding’s adverse impact on IT budgets
THE worst power cuts in years are slowing down South African companies’ spending in information technology (IT). This as organisations are rerouting the budget to backup power, in the form of generators or solar batteries. Aruba, the cloud based security networking firm, has noted the trend. “Indeed, more than a quarter of South African CIOs… Continue reading Load shedding’s adverse impact on IT budgets