UKZN SARChI chair wins award
Professor Colleen Downs was named a finalist for a Standard Bank Top Women Award in the category of Top Woman in Science.
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Supersonic scores another ISP win
MTN’s new ISP has topped MyBroadband’s Q2 2019 speed test and mobile app results once again by simplifying the entire fibre connection process.
UKZN lecturer a finalist in SAICA competition
Auditing lecturer and researcher Hlengiwe Ndlela (32) is a finalist in SAICA’s Top 35 Under Thirty5 competition and also runs a mentorship programme for schoolgirls.
M&As create strategic options
Volatile times present opportunities for strong companies to improve their competitive position via acquisitions and partnerships, says Sebata Group Holdings.
Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga receives highest honour
Barloworld Automotive & Logistics’ Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga is among the first six CIOs in SA to be certified by the IITPSA.
NWU women shine at science awards
PhD student of the NWU Anneke Schoeman is one of the winners of the DST-Albertina Sisulu Fellowship award.
Accidental scientist tackles food insecurity
Mbali Gwacela from the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences says this field is bursting with possibilities.
MTN, SAPS recover stolen batteries
However, severe damage and vandalism of cell towers has resulted in 53 base stations being shut down permanently, says MTN.
Supersonic keeps customer interaction simple too
MTN’s Internet service provider is offering fibre to its clients along with a simple service via WhatsApp.
Food gardens planted at Mtubatuba school for Mandela Day
UKZN alumni and Enactus members donated their time and seedlings, compost, etc to help the Mtubatuba community develop gardens at the school.
UKZN features prominently in largest university rankings
The Centre for World University Rankings has placed UKZN in the top four best universities in South Africa, and in the top 500 globally.
The Field guide to business success
Fedgroup founder John Field attributes his financial services company’s success to an IT system that incorporates new investment solutions and sustainable agricultural initiatives.
NWU among top 5% in the world
In the CWUR, the North-West University improved its ranking by close to 100 positions, which sees it among the top 4.8% of the more than 18 000 universities evaluated worldwide.
Embracing excellence is not an option; it’s an imperative
For SA to thrive in a time of globalisation, digitisation and increased competition, excellence must be the cornerstone of all our socio-economic endeavours.
Why your company needs a Web site
Having a Web site presents a massive opportunity to grow your brand and business, and The Pink Pixel can make it happen.
Durban International Film Festival award winners announced
The awards ceremony, held at the Elangeni Hotel, honoured filmmakers for being the nation’s conscience and for uniting Africa through film.
UKZN gets special award at film festival
The university won the MEC Special Award at this year’s Simon “Mabhunu” Sabela Film and Television Awards at the Playhouse Theatre for its Durban International Film Festival.
Good governance ensures credibility
Higher education and training is crucial for the development of a country’s economy, technological advancement and for the enhancement of human capital.
Taking Sanral to Chris Hani District Municipality
Nomfuneko Bojana Matshoba, owner of Mickey Mouse Trading, shared her journey with Sanral during the ‘Taking Sanral to the People’ stakeholder engagement session.
Delivering on Africa’s renewable energy agenda
The need to seek out alternative energy solutions is an imperative for the continent, says Barloworld Logistics.
High performing networks key in 4IR
Mobile network operators will play a key role in helping other industries to unlock value from digitisation, says MTN Business.
MTN warns customers of fake MTN Facebook accounts
The company alerts its customers to two fake accounts, MTN AWOOF Giveaway and MTN Free Dashout, that purport to be official MTN accounts.
VUT chancellor gets honorary degree
Vaal University of Technology chancellor Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, a Lancaster University alumnus, was awarded a doctor of science degree.
NWU assists villagers with reflective livestock spray paint
North-West University provided technical support for the development of the product, which included ensuring the spray is not harmful to livestock hides.
Greater awareness needed to eradicate cell tower battery theft
MTN says a greater fightback is needed to avoid the costs of replacing batteries and fixing damaged infrastructure being passed on to consumers.
Spend big on business travel to boost profitability
Adopting a traveller-centric company culture doesn’t have to break the bank, says Corporate Traveller.
Three things robots can’t do better than humans
Although there will always be intrinsically human qualities that robots simply can’t duplicate, AI will have the upper hand in other areas, says Corporate Traveller.
ContinuitySA named Platinum Reseller by Veeam
ContinuitySA has been awarded the highest level in the Veeam ProPartner Programme.
Home automation incorporates SMS to keep you connected
The BulkSMS API lets you integrate a reliable notification platform with your home alarm system even when your data connection is poor.
MTN adds ‘mystique’ to its offers
MTN prepaid customers could get up to a 99% discount on the newly launched MTN Ska Wara Bundle Sale promotion.
The significance of Nelson Mandela Day
To celebrate Manedela Day, IIE Rosebank College National office will be visiting the Orlando Children’s Home.
UKZN Campus to Campus a celebration of a healthy lifestyle
University staff, students and alumni are reminded to take part in the UKZN Campus to Campus 10km race and 5km fun run on Sunday, July 28.
