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May 6, 2021 •
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Comments Off on Teraco Boosts Regional Interconnection With MÉTISS Cable
MÉTISS is a 3,200 km subsea fibre optic cable system connecting South Africa to the Indian Ocean islands of Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius. The MÉTISS consortium comprises Canal+ Télécom, CEB Fibernet, Emtel, Zeop and SRR (SFR) Telma. The MÉTISS cable lands in Amanzimtoti and is backhauled by Liquid Telecoms to Teraco’s data centre in Durban...
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April 29, 2021 •
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Comments Off on SA startup, AURA, on what it takes to go global
AURA, South Africa’s leading security and medical response platform, recently announced its expansion into Kenya, followed closely by a move into the UK where it aims to have over 10,000 users receiving the company’s service within seven months. Later...
April 12, 2021 •
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Comments Off on Kenyan retail-tech startup Tanda secures funding for regional expansion from HAVAÍC
Kenyan agency banking startup Tanda is expanding its operations regionally after securing funding from early-stage African tech investor HAVAÍC, Zedcrest Capital, DFS Lab, Victor Asemota, and three other investors. Tanda has also secured key strategic...
March 30, 2021 •
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Comments Off on GREENCONNECT by IDEMIA™ gives mobile operators a way to achieve sustainable connectivity
As the planet demands real-world action to reduce the impact of people’s activities on the environment, mobile operators are coming up with ever more pledges and strategies to usher in more sustainable operations. Such strategies are mirrored in steps taken...
March 23, 2021 •
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Comments Off on Don’t get conned by collaborations
The word “collaboration” has been used almost as much as your favourite pair of tracksuit pants that saw you through the lockdown. The right collaborations, like your trusty track pants, can give you that warm and fuzzy feeling and be quite comforting to...
March 17, 2021 •
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Comments Off on South African business, AURA, expands into East Africa with new Kenyan office and GM
AURA, South Africa’s leading security and medical response platform, has announced its imminent expansion into Kenya which will be led by its new General Manager, Hilary Itela. Partnering with KK Security, owned by GardaWorld, Aura will offer its emergency...
March 1, 2021 •
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Comments Off on Commonwealth Day 2021 celebrations to be virtual and to focus on women’s leadership in Delivering a Common Future
There will be dual celebrations this year on 8 March when both Commonwealth Day and International Women’s Day take place. A series of virtual events are planned to mark these important annual occasions, accessible to audiences across the Commonwealth....
February 22, 2021 •
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Comments Off on Heavy thunderstorms have caused havoc in some parts of Musina
The heavy thunderstorms have caused havoc in some parts of Musina. Other areas do not have electricity while others are inaccessible. Parents are advised to keep their school children at home until it is safe to move around. Any disaster should be reported to...
February 10, 2021 •
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Comments Off on Avoiding common mistakes while crafting the ultimate customer experience
Creating a memorable customer experience is fast becoming a top priority for businesses – and for good reason, says Reynhardt Uys, Chief Experience Officer, Immersion Group. He notes that customers no longer base their loyalty on price or product alone....
February 8, 2021 •
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Comments Off on SANRAL : Level 3 Trading Hours (Eased Restrictions)
Our President announced on February 1st, 2021 that our country remains under level 3 Lockdown, with eased regulations. Our Call Centre and Customer Service Centres within the Shopping Malls and Satellite Centres located along the Gauteng e-roads remain open...