Digital Africa Festival set for take-off

This Friday (5 September) will mark the official opening event of the inaugural Fak’ugesi: Digital Africa Festival hosted by Wits University. Taking place at the Tshimologong Digital Technology Precinct at 39 Juta Street in the heart of Braamfontein, the Executive...

Cell C trebles value with MegaBonus

Continuing to woo South African customers, Cell C has launched MegaBonus: a new prepaid option offering three times the recharge value purchased, which can be used for either on-net calls and SMS or data. “Cell C has always provided customers with the best recharge...

Gender equality a problem in SA

Results of the 2014 MasterCard Index of Women’s Advancement show that gender inequality towards women remains in the workplace, particularly in the areas of leadership and employment. The overall Index score of 73.5 for 2014 is marginally higher than the outcome of...

Gumtree is SA’s biggest Web site

Gumtree has been named as South Africa’s biggest Web site by Effective Measure – the official online audience measurement supplier of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (formerly the DMMA). Gumtree is the most trafficked South African Web site based on...

App seeks to help victims of sexual offences

The Johannesburg-based Transform Education about Rape and Sexual Abuse (TEARS) Foundation has showcased a USSD-based platform called Help at Your Fingertips. The platform is a nationally-accessible assistance and support network for those who have experienced rape,...

Uber hits 200 city milestone

Uber, the app that connects riders with drivers, is now available in more than 200 cities around the world. Uber’s vision for consumers is that no matter where they are, a reliable ride with Uber is just five minutes away. This week, Uber launched in 24 new markets,...