Many of users’ favourite South African brands and companies have created local apps for BlackBerry 10 smartphones, so that people can do their banking, read the news headlines, shop online, book movie tickets, get travel info and so much more, on the move.
Some examples of the South African apps available on the BlackBerry World storefront are listed below.
Banking:
* First National Bank – the FNB Banking App is simple to use and provides a convenient, easy, safe and secure way to do banking anytime and anywhere;
* Standard Bank – Standard Bank South Africa’s Mobile Banking App conveniently lets users do their banking on the go;
* Nedbank – the Nedbank App Suite provides users with a one of a kind, customisable and accessible banking, financial services and lifestyle mobile experience; and
* Rand Merchant Bank – the RMB Private Bank Banking App is simple to use and provides a convenient, easy, safe and secure way to do your banking anytime and anywhere.
News and information:
* Pretoria News – the South African capital’s daily paper; includes local, regional, and international news, as well as sports and entertainment;
* Cape Times – Cape Town’s morning daily. News, business, sport, weather and classifieds;
* Property 24 – this app will help readers to find their perfect home. It gives them access to all of South Africa’s leading Estate Agent properties for sale and to rent;
* News24 – for the latest breaking news, sport, finance and lifestyle news at the touch of a button – from South Africa’s largest digital news destination; and
* Popular Mechanics Daily – be the first to know how things work, read about the latest launches and what makes them drive the way they do. Popular Mechanics is the ultimate science and technology read for inquiring minds.
Shopping and commerce:
* Takealot.com – this app enables safe and secure online shopping, offering an extensive choice of leading brands at competitive prices;
* DionWired – the DionWired app offers users a convenient way to view the monthly leaflets, browse available product lines, find stores and get in contact with the DionWired Team;
* PriceCheck – PriceCheck Mobile puts the power of Mobile Price Comparison and Shopping in users hands. With a smartphone users are able to check and compare prices of products they are interested in, wherever users are; and
* bidorbuy – the bidorbuy app makes it easy to browse, bid or buy, shop and manage bidorbuy activity from a mobile device.
Entertainment and lifestyle:
* Ster-Kinekor – this poster-rich fan-centric Ster-Kinekor mobile app lets you browse movies, purchase tickets, share and sync bookings and seamlessly integrate with BBM;
* Jan Braai – with the Jan Braai App users will be able to view recipes and demonstration videos by Jan. Locate and rate a butchery in the vicinity and see which butcheries Jan has visited and rated. Find and submit braai areas in a specific area, time braais with Jan’s automatic timer and wake up to the sounds of braai;
* SuperSport – get all the latest news, scores and fixtures of favourite sports including football, rugby, cricket, golf and more.
* Top12Wines – this app brings the world of wine to you, offering detailed wine catalogues, dates on upcoming wine tasting events, tasting results and the all critical top rated wines to buy as rated by the general public.
* DStv – DStv Mobile Streaming gives users access a range of DStv channels via a mobile operator portal. The DStv Mobile Streaming application lets you quickly access this service by providing a shortcut into the mobile operators’ portal.
* Table Magic – with just one tap of the finger, Table Magic lets you confirm bookings at the restaurant of users’ choice.
Messaging and social media:
* Mxit – Mxit is a FREE online mobile instant messenger and social network. Shop, play and explore a multi-million user social network.
Travel:
* Mango Airlines – the Mango app is the gateway to South Africa’s most innovative airline; and
* Gautrain – find the nearest Gautrain station and bus stops. View peak and off-peak timetables to plan your day and calculate estimated parking- and bus fares.
Utilities and services:
* Nashua Mobile – a customer focused application aimed to provide account information and other customer-related services;
* Tracker – convert BlackBerry mobile phone to GPS tracking device and use all of GPS-server.net features; and
* PowerTime – buy prepaid electricity tokens 24/7 anywhere from a BlackBerry smartphone.
Banking:
* First National Bank – the FNB Banking App is simple to use and provides a convenient, easy, safe and secure way to do banking anytime and anywhere;
* Standard Bank – Standard Bank South Africa’s Mobile Banking App conveniently lets users do their banking on the go;
* Nedbank – the Nedbank App Suite provides users with a one of a kind, customisable and accessible banking, financial services and lifestyle mobile experience; and
* Rand Merchant Bank – the RMB Private Bank Banking App is simple to use and provides a convenient, easy, safe and secure way to do your banking anytime and anywhere.
News and information:
* Pretoria News – the South African capital’s daily paper; includes local, regional, and international news, as well as sports and entertainment;
* Cape Times – Cape Town’s morning daily. News, business, sport, weather and classifieds;
* Property 24 – this app will help readers to find their perfect home. It gives them access to all of South Africa’s leading Estate Agent properties for sale and to rent;
* News24 – for the latest breaking news, sport, finance and lifestyle news at the touch of a button – from South Africa’s largest digital news destination; and
* Popular Mechanics Daily – be the first to know how things work, read about the latest launches and what makes them drive the way they do. Popular Mechanics is the ultimate science and technology read for inquiring minds.
Shopping and commerce:
* Takealot.com – this app enables safe and secure online shopping, offering an extensive choice of leading brands at competitive prices;
* DionWired – the DionWired app offers users a convenient way to view the monthly leaflets, browse available product lines, find stores and get in contact with the DionWired Team;
* PriceCheck – PriceCheck Mobile puts the power of Mobile Price Comparison and Shopping in users hands. With a smartphone users are able to check and compare prices of products they are interested in, wherever users are; and
* bidorbuy – the bidorbuy app makes it easy to browse, bid or buy, shop and manage bidorbuy activity from a mobile device.
Entertainment and lifestyle:
* Ster-Kinekor – this poster-rich fan-centric Ster-Kinekor mobile app lets you browse movies, purchase tickets, share and sync bookings and seamlessly integrate with BBM;
* Jan Braai – with the Jan Braai App users will be able to view recipes and demonstration videos by Jan. Locate and rate a butchery in the vicinity and see which butcheries Jan has visited and rated. Find and submit braai areas in a specific area, time braais with Jan’s automatic timer and wake up to the sounds of braai;
* SuperSport – get all the latest news, scores and fixtures of favourite sports including football, rugby, cricket, golf and more.
* Top12Wines – this app brings the world of wine to you, offering detailed wine catalogues, dates on upcoming wine tasting events, tasting results and the all critical top rated wines to buy as rated by the general public.
* DStv – DStv Mobile Streaming gives users access a range of DStv channels via a mobile operator portal. The DStv Mobile Streaming application lets you quickly access this service by providing a shortcut into the mobile operators’ portal.
* Table Magic – with just one tap of the finger, Table Magic lets you confirm bookings at the restaurant of users’ choice.
Messaging and social media:
* Mxit – Mxit is a FREE online mobile instant messenger and social network. Shop, play and explore a multi-million user social network.
Travel:
* Mango Airlines – the Mango app is the gateway to South Africa’s most innovative airline; and
* Gautrain – find the nearest Gautrain station and bus stops. View peak and off-peak timetables to plan your day and calculate estimated parking- and bus fares.
Utilities and services:
* Nashua Mobile – a customer focused application aimed to provide account information and other customer-related services;
* Tracker – convert BlackBerry mobile phone to GPS tracking device and use all of GPS-server.net features; and
* PowerTime – buy prepaid electricity tokens 24/7 anywhere from a BlackBerry smartphone.
