Telkom Business, Damelin in mobile deal
Telkom Business has partnered with South Africa’s largest private education provider, Damelin, in a mobile deal that aims to help students stay connected and in touch. The promotion will see 40 000 SIM cards handed to students for free, over a three-month period. This...Formal salaries on the increase
Both consumers and retailers can look forward to some Christmas cheer over the coming festive season, since indications from the latest BankservAfrica Disposable Salary Index (BDSI) are that those in formal employment have more cash in their pockets than generally...SA students are addicted to social media
South Africa’s students are addicted to social media – but are almost unanimous in the opinion that it enhances both their academic and social lives. In fact, they believe it may even help them during exam time. This was the key finding of the SA High-tech Student...SA crime level hits a 15-year low
Crime in South Africa is at its lowest level in 15 years, according to the IHS Crime Index. Key findings from the report show: * The most dangerous metro is the new metro of Mangaung in Free State with a crime index of 180, making it 1,7 times more dangerous than the...Massive growth for global smartphone market
The worldwide smartphone market grew 38,8% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2013 (3Q13), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Vendors shipped a total of 258,4-million smartphones in 3Q13, establishing a...