MTN South Africa has launched Pi, a fully digital network operator that runs on MTN’s infrastructure but operates as a standalone brand – the first to carry what the group calls an MTN “endorsement”. Pi, which went live on Monday, offers both mobile and home 5G connectivity through an app- and web-based platform. There are…
Yubico (NASDAQ STOCKHOLM: YUBICO), the creator of the most secure passkeys and a leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, today announced the appointment of Poupak Enbom as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260330278027/en/ Enbom joins Yubico at a pivotal moment as organizations worldwide accelerate the…
Image quality has become a key deciding factor for consumers. Beyond screen size or resolution, the real difference today lies in the technology behind colour, brightness and visual fidelity – therefore, understanding these elements is crucial for identifying a high-performance television. One of the most significant advancements is the Real Quantum Dot technology certification from…
Lytania Johnson named FNB CEO. FirstRand has made some changes to the leadership team within its banking portfolio, with Lytania Johnson assuming the dual role of FNB CEO and CEO of retail and business banking (RBB). Harry Kellan, current CEO of the retail and commercial segment and FNB, will step down and take early retirement…
Harry Kellan Harry Kellan is stepping down as CEO of FNB after just two years in the role, with Lytania Johnson appointed as his successor as part of a broader restructuring of FirstRand’s banking operations. Kellan, who took over as FNB CEO in April 2024 after a decade as FirstRand group CFO, will take early…
For IT talent seeking to create real-world impact, the South African healthcare sector offers the chance to elevate its system. Mediclinic is leading the move to more tech-driven care. When South African IT professionals map out their careers, they often choose banking, fintech, telecoms and global tech startups. Yet one industry with arguably the greatest…
AI use in real estate will refine the properties that estate agents show people. (Image by Nicola Mawson, with Freepik and GenAI) Gone are the days of real estate agents bombarding people with flyers and cold calls, as ‘bionic’ agents use AI to sift data, answer queries and avoid showing buyers properties that are far…
Starlink has hit back at Namibia’s decision to reject its licence application, calling the regulator’s characterisation of its non-compliance “misleading” and urging Namibians to request a formal appeal. In a statement published on its website, the satellite internet provider owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX said it had made clear over the past three years its…
The AI assistant remembers facts about users for personalised communication and solutions. Sber has introduced a major update to its AI assistant GigaChat, which is now powered by the new flagship model GigaChat Ultra. This updated version allows the AI assistant to remember facts about users for personalised communication and solutions, search information online independently…
Richard Simpson, Managing Director of the Celerity Group, which incorporates Kero and BulkSMS. For hospitality businesses, a reservation is more than just a booking – it represents a prepared room, a reserved table, an allocated guide or a planned experience. When guests fail to arrive, the opportunity to monetise that space is lost. The real…
