MultiChoice invests R26m in bursary programme
The pay-TV operator is offering 236 students from local institutions an opportunity to benefit from its 2021 MultiChoice bursary programme.
DStv adds Amazon Prime Video
Prime Video joins a list of streaming services and apps available on the Explora Ultra, including Showmax, Box Office, Netflix and Joox.
2020 in review
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the technology industry continued to thrive, with worldwide growth of 4% predicted for 2021.
Datacentrix Forum focuses on the essence of digital transformation
The interactive virtual forum was held with technology partner Dell Technologies and hosted by Aki Anastasiou.
Start-up LetMeIn.to secures R2.2m funding
The local firm raises R2.2 million in funding from an impact investor to scale up and expand its visitor and access management platform.
China suspends Ant Group listing
Ant Group’s planned $37 billion initial public offering in China and Hong Kong was suspended with just days to go.
Public outcry over proposed TV licences for Netflix, Showmax
Government’s draft policy on the licensing of video-on-demand content services viewable on smart devices is met with much resistance from the public.
MultiChoice picks up R1.3bn stake in Nigeria's BetKing
The company acquires a 20% stake in the Nigerian online sports betting company, with the potential for a further R500 million investment.
DStv partners Netflix with Explora Ultra decoder launch
The Netflix app will be integrated into the new Explora Ultra to allow DStv customers the option to sign up or sign into their Netflix account.
IBM to split itself in two
The company will list its IT infrastructure services unit as a separate company with a new name, by the end of 2021.
Naspers's Prosus eyes $5bn share buyback plan
In total, up to $5 billion in shares in Naspers and Prosus will be purchased on the open market on a pro-rata (72.5%/27.5%) basis.
UN creates global #PledgetoPause to fight disinformation
The UN warns that the amplification of inaccurate or harmful information and ideas on social media exacerbates some of the most pressing issues, like COVID-19.