Vodacom World Online, (a Tiscali S.p.A), will host the first live Online Auction in South Africa with partner, Bargains Online, on 16 March 2001.
Says Natalie Pienaar: "This exciting auction will be conducted live online with an actual auctioneer controlling the event. The auction will start at 12:30pm, but Internet users must first register online at www.worldonline.co.zaargainsonline.
The auction will include demo goods from HiFi Corporation. Products will have a 14-day exchange plan and a 6-month guarantee. A catalogue of the products with pictures can be viewed on the World Online Web site (www.worldonline.co.za/bargainsonline)
To participate in the auction, register at: www.worldonline.co.za/bargainsonline
World Online International
World Online International, acquired by Tiscali S.p.A. in December 2000 (Nuovo Mercato: TIS), is part of one of the largest and fastest-growing Internet network companies in Europe, and, in conjunction with Tiscali, provides access, content, applications and services to 6.8 million registered subscribers as of September 30, 2000. With local operations in 15 countries, the Company has the largest geographical footprint of any European Internet provider.
World Online was officially listed on Euronext (formerly the stock exchange of Amsterdam Exchanges) on March 17th, 2000. On November 7th 2000, Tiscali launched an offer to combine the two companies that was accepted by shareholders representing 96.1% of World Online`s outstanding share capital on December 6th 2000. Tiscali honoured its offer on December 7th 2000, creating the leading pan-European Internet network company.
WOL`s corporate website: www.worldonline.com
Tiscali`s corporate website: www.tiscali.com

