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BulkSMS powers ahead under new parent brand, Celerity – expanding trusted messaging infrastructure across Africa and beyond

eriinfo.com2 days ago03 mins

BulkSMS powers ahead under new parent brand, Celerity. (Image: Supplied) BulkSMS, one of South Africa’s most established and trusted business messaging platforms, enters an exciting new chapter as part of Celerity, a newly launched parent brand focused on powering secure, scalable communications infrastructure across the continent and beyond. With over two decades of experience delivering…

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Another Chinese EV brand, Leapmotor, is launching in South Africa

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

Stellantis is set to launch the Leapmotor brand in South Africa this September, with the C10 electric SUV leading the charge. The C10 features a petrol engine that acts purely as a battery charger, extending its range. More Leapmotor models, including fully electric options, are expected to follow next year, according to Mike Whitfield, MD…

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Chinese EV brand Leapmotor gets South Africa launch date

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago04 mins

Stellantis plans will launch the Leapmotor brand in South Africa in September, debuting the C10 in the local market. The C10 is an electric SUV with a petrol engine used purely to charge the battery. More Leapmotor models are expected to be launched next year, including fully electric models, Mike Whitfield, MD of Stellantis South…

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Telkom has a new logo and brand identity

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago03 mins

Telkom has made a subtle change to its logo South Africa’s oldest telecommunications operator, Telkom, has a new brand identity, including a refreshed logo. The company, which has been performing well financially – and has a share price that has risen sharply this year as a result – said the new visual identity makes use…

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Major new electric car brand launching in South Africa

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago03 mins

Chery Group – the company responsible for car brands Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda – will introduce a new energy vehicle brand to the South African automotive market in the first quarter of 2026. Established in 2023, iCAUR (pronounced “eye car”), specialises in sport utility vehicles and has a range that includes fully electric and hybrid…

Business

A Key Driver of Brand Growth

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

Consumer attention is one of the most precious commodities on the internet, and the battle for views and engagement is becoming fiercer. For brands to stand out, they need short, engaging content that delivers key messages quickly—before the next viral trend takes over. Short-form content, from TikTok videos and Instagram Reels to bite-sized social media posts…

Africa

Africa: Standard Bank Named Africa’s Most Admired Financial Services Brand

eriinfo.com2 months ago02 mins

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has been named as Africa’s Most Admired Financial Services Brand for 2025. The accolade was conferred as part of Brand Africa’s 15th annual Africa’s Best Brands report, based on an independent study conducted across 31 countries throughout the continent. Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has been…

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Trump launching a cellular brand called Trump Mobile and a smartphone

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Donald Trump is entering the telecommunications market with a new cellular brand, Trump Mobile, announced today by Donald Trump Jr. The new venture will offer a single wireless plan called “The 47 Plan” and will also sell a gold-accented smartphone, “The T1 Phone,” purportedly manufactured in the United States. Read: iPadOS 26 unleashes Mac-like productivity…

World News

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

eriinfo.com2 months ago011 mins

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. The Conversation — Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year….

Tech

Mr Price grows its telecoms segment by launching its own smartphone brand

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Mr Price has released its financial results for the year ended March, 2025, highlighting impressive growth in its telecoms segment. This surge is partly attributed to the successful launch of its own smartphone brand, Salt. Read: Sociable: A new South African app reimagining social media Retail sales through Mr Price Cellular and Powercell saw a…